JVC camcorder and problem trying to capture HELP!

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JVC camcorder and problem trying to capture HELP!

I have a JVC camera (model : GR-DVL820U) and iam trying to capture some mini dv tapes on final cut express but it wont let me! Ive gotten a message stating "Attempt to capture video without a video device selected. Please select a video device in your capture presets and try again." iam also capturing with a USB. Could that be the problem? Do i need to change something in my Easy setup in FCE? Theres so many options how would i know? Any help would be appreciated! thanks!

Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Oct 21, 2009 5:48 PM

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Oct 21, 2009 5:56 PM in response to Editheworld

You need to capture via firewire. Your FCE Easy Setup should be DV-NTSC or DV-NTSC 32kHz, depending on the audio sample rate of the camera.

If you're tried several Easy Setup options, you've probably corrupted your FCE Preferences. Trash them as outlined here: http://fcpbook.com/Misc1.html

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Oct 21, 2009 6:00 PM in response to Editheworld

But will i lose my projects i worked on if I do that ? If i trash them?

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Oct 21, 2009 6:10 PM in response to Editheworld

The only thing you're trashing is the FCE Preference files. Don't trash any of your media or project files. Existing projects won't be affected.

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Tom Wolsky

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Oct 21, 2009 6:15 PM in response to Editheworld

No. The preferences just reset the application. It doesn't effect your projects at all.

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Oct 21, 2009 6:32 PM in response to Editheworld

It still doesnt seem to be working I deleted the cache and 2 others i believe But the previews still disabled and it cant find my video device..If it does try to capture it just captures my built in webcam? any help or other ideas?

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Oct 21, 2009 6:36 PM in response to Editheworld

Are you now connected via firewire? You can't capture via USB.

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Tom Wolsky

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Oct 21, 2009 6:47 PM in response to Editheworld

What built in webcam? What are you using to capture? FCE or something else?

Please give your full system specifications, what computer, what drives, what camera or deck, how everything's connected, what settings are on the media, what settings you're using in Final Cut, and finally what version of the software, of the OS, and of QuickTime you are using.

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Oct 21, 2009 6:52 PM in response to Editheworld

Iam using FCE 4.0.1 and iam using Mac osx 10.5.8 Iam trying to capture via USB Cable Could that be the problem?? I have a port that says DV ..Do i need to get a cable that would work for that? The camera is a JVC I stated the model before. Sorry This is all new to me.

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Tom Wolsky

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Oct 21, 2009 6:56 PM in response to Editheworld

You can only capture DV material via FireWire.

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Editheworld Author

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Oct 21, 2009 6:59 PM in response to Editheworld

So do you think thats the problem? Do they make a firewire that fits an 800 port? And do you think i can just get it at Best Buy Or a store such as that?

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Tom Wolsky

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Oct 21, 2009 7:00 PM in response to Editheworld

Yes, there is. Belkin makes them. You can probably get them at an Apple store.

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