Print to tape??? at DVinfo.net

Stephen Sobel · August 12th, 2009, 04:42 AM

I have a project I shot in HDV with my XH-A1. I captured it in Vegas Pro 8, made some minor edits, and now am trying to put it on a mini dv tape in standard definition. I am trying to use the print to tape function, but can only get so far as the rendering step. When I try to do the final print to tape step, the camcorder records a dark screen - which is also what it shows in the one window.

I've never tried to do this before, so I don't know what I am doing wrong. Any ideas?

Edward Troxel · August 12th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Did you change the camera to DV mode since you're now using DV?

Stephen Sobel · August 12th, 2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Troxel

Did you change the camera to DV mode since you're now using DV?

Do you mean the camcorder I used to transfer the original project to the computer (if so, no I didn't), or the camcorder I tried to print to (it's an SD camcorder)?

Terry Esslinger · August 12th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Your SD camcorder will not be able to convert the HDV from Vegas to DV. You would have to render it to DV in VEgas and then transfer it. Or use the HDV camera you shot it with and set the cam to DV so it will down rez it. Although I am not sure that they will downrez in that direction!

Edward Troxel · August 13th, 2009, 07:50 AM

So you're not printing back to the Canon XH-A1? I just assumed since that's what you were capturing from that you would be printing to it as well. If you captured HDV, the camera was obviously in HDV mode. Then you would either need to "Print to HDV tape" or change the camera to DV mode and "Print to DV tape".

Stephen Sobel · August 15th, 2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Troxel

So you're not printing back to the Canon XH-A1? I just assumed since that's what you were capturing from that you would be printing to it as well. If you captured HDV, the camera was obviously in HDV mode. Then you would either need to "Print to HDV tape" or change the camera to DV mode and "Print to DV tape".

I tried printing back to my XH-A1, using Print to HDV tape. That doesn't work either!

Edward Troxel · August 15th, 2009, 09:28 AM

When I tried to print to tape using Vegas Pro 8.1, that also did not work for me. So are you using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Vegas? For the 64-bit version problem, I ended up upgrading to Vegas Pro 9-64bit and it printed to tape just fine.

Stephen Sobel · August 15th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Troxel

When I tried to print to tape using Vegas Pro 8.1, that also did not work for me. So are you using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Vegas? For the 64-bit version problem, I ended up upgrading to Vegas Pro 9-64bit and it printed to tape just fine.

I have Vegas Pro 8.0.

Marcus Martell · August 17th, 2009, 04:51 AM

Hi guys , i have the same problem with my hvrm-15.Even if i set on HDV/DV setting the DV mode, it records a black screen. If i connect my Z1 it works, i don't wanna stress the heads of the camcorder.Any ideas?
The deck works pretty well for the capture etc but i have this issue on the "print to tape" and on the preview on external monitor.

Thanks

Peter Ferriero · August 17th, 2009, 06:18 PM

Also having the same issue here..it use to work clear no problem..I am going from a SD video to a SD camera..black screen with audio..anyone figure this out yet?

Jeff Turkali · August 19th, 2009, 11:51 PM

I am using an older version of Vegas w/ XP Pro with SD footage, and was getting no video through FW1394 out.

I just saw a comment in other thread, "click on the External preview button above the preview screen and you should see an image on your Monitor/TV."

Perrone Ford · August 19th, 2009, 11:59 PM

Interestinng. I used to print to tape all the time to save my masters. Never had any of these issues. But then, I didn't use a camcorder to master. I wonder if anyone will ever get it solved.

Marcus Martell · August 20th, 2009, 03:44 AM

I have to use the z1 nowaday....My nly option!I can't do it with the hvrm-15.WHY?????

Stephen Sobel · August 21st, 2009, 10:11 AM

Does anyone else have any ideas?

Marcus Martell · August 25th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Today i tryed 2 different firewire cables....NADA!At the final step it doesn't write on the tape eithr DV or HDV.My only resource is the z1!How come?

[I]'ve noticed on the the transfer to the tape that a few times there are drops on the tape even if the heads are clean.Tryed on 2 differents cams.
IDEAS?

August 12th, 2009, 04:42 AM	#1
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Print to tape??? I have a project I shot in HDV with my XH-A1. I captured it in Vegas Pro 8, made some minor edits, and now am trying to put it on a mini dv tape in standard definition. I am trying to use the print to tape function, but can only get so far as the rendering step. When I try to do the final print to tape step, the camcorder records a dark screen - which is also what it shows in the one window. I've never tried to do this before, so I don't know what I am doing wrong. Any ideas?

August 12th, 2009, 06:44 AM	#2
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Did you change the camera to DV mode since you're now using DV? __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

August 12th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#4
Terry Esslinger Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sacramento, Elk Grove. Calif Posts: 306	Your SD camcorder will not be able to convert the HDV from Vegas to DV. You would have to render it to DV in VEgas and then transfer it. Or use the HDV camera you shot it with and set the cam to DV so it will down rez it. Although I am not sure that they will downrez in that direction! __________________ Puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff!

August 13th, 2009, 07:50 AM	#5
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	So you're not printing back to the Canon XH-A1? I just assumed since that's what you were capturing from that you would be printing to it as well. If you captured HDV, the camera was obviously in HDV mode. Then you would either need to "Print to HDV tape" or change the camera to DV mode and "Print to DV tape". __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

August 15th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#7
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	When I tried to print to tape using Vegas Pro 8.1, that also did not work for me. So are you using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Vegas? For the 64-bit version problem, I ended up upgrading to Vegas Pro 9-64bit and it printed to tape just fine. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

August 17th, 2009, 04:51 AM	#9
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	Hi guys , i have the same problem with my hvrm-15.Even if i set on HDV/DV setting the DV mode, it records a black screen. If i connect my Z1 it works, i don't wanna stress the heads of the camcorder.Any ideas? The deck works pretty well for the capture etc but i have this issue on the "print to tape" and on the preview on external monitor. Thanks

August 17th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#10
Peter Ferriero Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lyndhurst NJ Posts: 78	Also having the same issue here..it use to work clear no problem..I am going from a SD video to a SD camera..black screen with audio..anyone figure this out yet?

August 19th, 2009, 11:51 PM	#11
Jeff Turkali Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 57	I am using an older version of Vegas w/ XP Pro with SD footage, and was getting no video through FW1394 out. I just saw a comment in other thread, "click on the External preview button above the preview screen and you should see an image on your Monitor/TV."

August 19th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#12
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	Interestinng. I used to print to tape all the time to save my masters. Never had any of these issues. But then, I didn't use a camcorder to master. I wonder if anyone will ever get it solved. __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

August 20th, 2009, 03:44 AM	#13
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	I have to use the z1 nowaday....My nly option!I can't do it with the hvrm-15.WHY?????

August 21st, 2009, 10:11 AM	#14
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Does anyone else have any ideas?

August 25th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#15
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	Today i tryed 2 different firewire cables....NADA!At the final step it doesn't write on the tape eithr DV or HDV.My only resource is the z1!How come? [I]'ve noticed on the the transfer to the tape that a few times there are drops on the tape even if the heads are clean.Tryed on 2 differents cams. IDEAS?