Panasonic PV-GS29 DV Won't Be Recognized

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Panasonic PV-GS29 DV Won't Be Recognized

Hi Gang

I picked up a Panasonic PV-GS29 - like new condition - was going to use it as a playback deck. It works well, but can't be recognized thru FC6 - tried 2 different DV cables - 2 different FW400 ports - tried all combinations of 'Easy Set Up'.

No Go

Maybe the PV-GS29 is just too basic, not enough settings to be configured properly?

Any ideas?
Thanx
Mike

Dual Core 2.0 G5: 8 Gigs RAM - Geforce 7800GT, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Older G5 1.8 Single 5 Gigs Ram Radeon 9800 Pro (System Back Up)

Posted on Dec 14, 2010 9:00 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 15, 2010 12:41 AM in response to ENIGMACODE

I have a GS27 which is basically the same and never had a problem capturing in FCE/FCP so there is nothing wrong with the design.

Can your computer see it when it is attached?

Try looking in About this Mac>More Info>Hardware>FireWire.

Does iMovie recognise it?

Trash preferences fully and use Easy Setup, "DV-PAL NTSC"

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Answer 2

Dec 15, 2010 12:50 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

See if anything here helps.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1151

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8260.html

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ENIGMACODE Author

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Dec 15, 2010 2:35 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Hello Ian

Good to see you again.

Thanks for providing all your data. I think the fact of the matter is, the camera is just not communicating via DV/Fire Wire 400 with a computer.

I've tried everything; changing DV cables, changing FireWire Ports, adjusting the time and camera settings properly, even trying two different computers, and two different programs; iMovie and FC.

All the other features seem to be working fine. It would have been a nice little playback deck as it played 2-3 different types of tape back just fine.

I'm pretty sure the seller will take it back.

Thank you again Ian!
Happy Holidays to you!
Always good to see you
Mike

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Answer 4

Dec 15, 2010 3:57 AM in response to ENIGMACODE

Have you actually looked in System Profiler as I suggested originally?

Often the computer can see the camera whilst FCP cannot.

If this is the case it is simply a matter of "adjusting" FCP etc.

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ENIGMACODE Author

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Dec 15, 2010 6:13 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Hello again Ian

Yes sorry I forgot to mention that - I covered all bases. Two different G5's both showed the same symptoms; with the camera plugged in and turned on, the system profiler searches for a few moments, (a brief beach ball), then it reveals only the FW ports, not the device.

Thanx
Mike

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Answer 6

Dec 15, 2010 7:07 AM in response to ENIGMACODE

Don't hesitate to buy another GS29 . . . . just check that the FW connection is OK!

They are an excellent little camera and the mechanical side of things is identical to models costing three times as much.

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ENIGMACODE Author

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Dec 15, 2010 7:23 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Hi Ian

Yes understood - I like the mechanics - I noticed the toggle wheel is firm and the mechanics are sound. It's a shame because this would have taken some wear and tear off my DVX100B's.

Unless I've missed something here; the cables I've been trying are standard IEEE 1394. Unless Panasonic has a special FW cable? Unfortunately, it looks like a bad FW port 😟

Ian when you have a few moments for a download, look on page 55-66; http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVGS29.PDF

Thank you Ian
Mike

Mike

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