DV Scene detection in V6 not working at DVinfo.net

Vince Debart · November 19th, 2008, 04:11 PM

why would my DV Scene detection not be working its checked in prefs. and has always worked, same camera same brand of tape?? I checked it and restarted the computer still no dice

Vince

Mike Kujbida · November 19th, 2008, 05:56 PM

If it's an older camera, make sure the internal battery (about the size of a nickel) hasn't died.
This battery is what controls the camcorder's internal clock and, without that data, you won't get the information you need.
If it is the battery, remember to reset the clock after changing it.

Edward Troxel · November 19th, 2008, 09:56 PM

As Mike said, the DATE/TIME must be set in order for scene detection to work. I know on my Canon, when I turn it on it will warn me if the date/time is not set on the screen so I know to either go set it or leave it unset knowing I won't be using scene detection.

Also with my Canon, the "internal" battery is EASY to get to. I know some other camera's aren't so easy so your model of camera may or may not allow easily changing that battery.

November 19th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#1
Vince Debart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 254	DV Scene detection in V6 not working why would my DV Scene detection not be working its checked in prefs. and has always worked, same camera same brand of tape?? I checked it and restarted the computer still no dice Vince

November 19th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	As Mike said, the DATE/TIME must be set in order for scene detection to work. I know on my Canon, when I turn it on it will warn me if the date/time is not set on the screen so I know to either go set it or leave it unset knowing I won't be using scene detection. Also with my Canon, the "internal" battery is EASY to get to. I know some other camera's aren't so easy so your model of camera may or may not allow easily changing that battery. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

November 19th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#2
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	If it's an older camera, make sure the internal battery (about the size of a nickel) hasn't died. This battery is what controls the camcorder's internal clock and, without that data, you won't get the information you need. If it is the battery, remember to reset the clock after changing it.