Importing from JVC Everio - .MOD & .MOI files!

Ok, then try this method:

1. Open iMovie.

2. Plug the Camera into the powered USB port.

3. Power-on Camera.

4. Set the camera to playback on PC

5. Now wait! iMovie should now search for the camera, you'll see a blue spinning wheel in the left of iMovie.

iMovie must be opened first!

If this does not work for ya, then make sure that the camera is plugged into AC power and try The onboard USB port (on the Mac).

Have you previously done this with no problems and now all of a sudden it's no longer working?

Hi,

I work for JVC and would like to try and help.

Can you tell us which version of iMovie you are using? iMovie '08 and iMovie '09 should work fine. You don't need to do anything with the .moi files. The .mod files are what you want.

All you should have to do with iMovie '08 or iMovie '09 is connect via USB, launch iMovie, and then the capture dialog will open up. You will see thumbnails that represent each clip of video on your cam. Simply select the scenes you need and you can capture them.

Some people make the mistake of connecting via USB and then trying to copy all the files from the JVC to the Mac first, before launching iMovie. Don't do that. Use the capture process in iMovie and you will be fine.

If you have earlier versions of iMovie, there are conversion utilities that could be used, but it is much more of a hassle and the video quality is lower. Upgrading to iMovie '08 or iMovie '09 is highly recommended.

Chris

I am having same problem. I hooked up JVC GZ-HD6U to the 24" iMac via USB. The iPhoto immediately recognize the JVC and download still pictures. But, it does not recognize six movies I took on JVC device. Nor did iMovie '09. THe iMovie '09 did not see the camera at all. It only sees iSight. I open the JVC HDD and see TOD and MOI. I am unable to get iMovie to recognize both types of files. I used menu to drag to import camera archive. The MOI and TOD files are gray.

have found the solution, i have the same problem...

have you found the solution ? I have the same problem

Please answer Chris' post and tell us exactly what is not working for you.

Are you importing directly from the Camera?

What version of iMovie are you using? Is it 09 as the forum states.

How are you setting up the camera for import?

I'm another new Everio user having trouble and hoping someone can help.
Everio GZ-HD300SAA, linked by USB through powered hub to iMac running 10.6.2 and iMovie 09. Cannot get the camera recognized by iMovie. My sequence has been:
1. Connect USB cable to hub
2. Open camera to power up - USB menu appears with "Playback on PC" selected
3. Open iMovie 09. No visibilty for camera or contents.
4. Click the camera icon in middle left of iMovie. Only the built-in iSight camera is available.
5. Switch to Finder: at this stage the camera is not visible.
6. On the camera screen select "Upload" option (also tried Export to Library and Backup with same result) and "Set".
7. Camera now appears in Finder devices list, and I can browse the file system. (Still not available in iMovie 09.) Without boring you with every folder and file extension, I cannot find anything anywhere in that tree that is of type .MOD or .TOD, or anything that Finder recognizes as a video format.
8. To exit, I eject the camera device in Finder, then power down the camera (there appears to be no other way to exit the upload screen). Then disconnect the USB cable.
9. Power up the camera again, in Playback mode, my four trial shoots are still visible in the camera and are shot in XP quality.

Sure hope that someone can point me in the right direction, as my wife bought me this camera to replace an aging Sony because I've been asked to shoot her sister's wedding in 10 days' time. I expected this to Just Work in the Apple tradition, and now have rising anxiety...

Many thanks, iyacyas, for your prompt, helpful, and accurate reply! I didn't get it to work the first time through, but adding the mains power to the camera and switching to a built-in USB port suddenly brought it all to life (or iLife! 🙂. My first test import has worked a treat, and I am now loading the 30 minute Clip That Matters out of my tests. And I'm learning to +allow more time+ for the wedding video edit!

I'll do more detailed testing when I don't have to rush off to work; but off the bat I'm suspicious that the USB hub was getting in the way.

Really appreciate your help. Thanks again.

The USB should not affect the processes since it's a powered USB hub, but the keywords here are "should not". I would suspect that NOT having iMovie opened first would have been the problem.

Either way, glad to hear ya got it working 🙂

what about TOD files from HD-7U camera and imovie9 and macbook pro with snow lepoard

I personally have never dealt with .TOD files but I believe it is basically the same as the .MOD for JVC, accept it is used with the High Def video and the .MOD is for the non-HD.

If you followed the processes as stated above, in the previous post, then make sure that you have the latest updates for iMovie.

Hi Chris. I have an Everio and I'm trying to get the best quality on my videos in imovie 08. Could you tell me how to export my videos and get the best quality possible? thank you!

Hello,

.tod files are a completely different story.

The GZ-HD7 is part of a generation of JVC camcorders that was designed to work best with Apple using Firewire (iLink), not USB. Please understand that Firewire (iLink) only works when playing back videos that have been recorded by the camcorder in a special recording mode called 1440CBR. Here is some additional detail on making this work:

_*Connection via Firewire:*_

Preparation:
• Your camcorder has three recording quality modes: FHD, SP & 1440CBR. For this method, all video you would like to use in iMovie must be recorded on your camcorder in the 1440CBR mode. This is very important.
• When you are done recording, create a playlist with the recorded video you would like to edit.
• For playback, in your menu, make sure to choose the 1440CBR output on your HD Everio.
• Start your iMovie ’08/'09 software.
• You need a 4 pin to 6 pin i.Link cable—Don’t use USB.
• It is not necessary to install any additional software or plug ins to edit with iMovie ’08/'09 via i.Link.

Connect:
• Connect the 6 pin connector on the i.Link cable to the Apple computer & connect the 4 pin connector on the i.Link cable to the JVC HD Everio.
• The iMovie ’08/'09 import window should automatically open.

Import:
• In the camcorder, create a “Playlist” with the video scenes/clips you would like to import.
• Next you need to find the “Dubbing Playback” function on your camcorder. Check your owner's manual on the specifics for engaging this mode, and choose the playlist you want to import.
• At this point you can click “Import” on iMovie ’08/'09.
• When finished, the import stops automatically.

Editing:
• At this point the video has been imported and can be edited with iMovie ’08/'09.

Note #1: The GZ-HD3, GZ-HD5, GZ-HD6 and GZ-HD7 all work in a very similar manner, as does the GZ-HD40 when it is set to record in the 1440CBR MPEG2 (.tod) mode. Please refer to the original owner's manual for specifics on how to engage the dubbing playback mode with each model, as there are some minor variances. Think of this 1440CBR mode as the Apple/i.Link mode! If you want to connect via iLink, then this recording mode is mandatory.

Note #2: More recent 2008-2010 model JVC camcorders, such as the GZ-HD10, GZ-HD300, GZ-HM300, GZ-HM320, GZ-HD500 & GZ-HD620 all use a different recording format known as AVCHD which uses a .mts file extension. Additionally, the GZ-HD30 & GZ-HD40 models can be set to record in this AVCHD/.mts mode. This is the best choice for editing with a recent Apple computer and iMovie '08/'09 as long as your Apple uses an Intel processor. If that's the case, then these camcorders are basically plug and play. Simply connect your USB cable and you can import/edit any video.

Note #3: If you did not use the 1440CBR mode, there are methods where you can connect through USB, but they can be more complicated.

_*Connection via USB:*_

This solution is best if you are still using the older iMovie 06HD which did support the .tod files.

In this case, you will need to install the JVC Quick Time Plug-in which comes on CD-ROM with the camcorder, as well as the Quick Time Plug In update which is available at this website: http://www2.cli.co.jp/products/ne/updateqtc_for_gzhd7/qtc3eupdate.htm

If you don't have iMovie '06HD, there are a variety of other solutions as well. They are more complicated, but there is an excellent e-book available. It covers these other methods and is written by a gentleman named Steve Mullen. Here is a link to his website:

http://www.mindspring.com/~d-v-c/page2/page2.html

I hope this is helpful.