Recognizing Panasonic PV-GS19 in iMovie

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Recognizing Panasonic PV-GS19 in iMovie

Hello,
I have the following configuration. I am unable to get iMovie to see my old camcorder. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Camcorder: Panasonic PV-GS19
Computer: iMac (purchased Dec 2010)
Connection: 4 to 9 pin firewire (just purchased)

The camcorder does not have an external power (only powered by battery).
The camcorder is on with the setting on playback (green arrow)
I tried rebooting the computer
I tried connecting and turning on the camcorder in different orders

Have tried what I could find on the discussions but nothing to date has worked.
The System-Preferences-Network-FireWire shows as "not connected". I have not changed any settings.

Is it possible to make this camcorder with my iMac. Is a driver needed?

Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Jan 9, 2011 7:02 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 9, 2011 7:31 PM in response to StevenP2011

This camera should come with a battery charger. This battery charger can be connected to the camera so that it runs on AC power. This is what you need.

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StevenP2011 Author

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Jan 10, 2011 5:25 AM in response to AppleMan1958

After further inspection of the camera and from removing the attached battery I see that there is a 7.9V hole with pin. On the battery charger there is a matching hole and pin. Therefore I believe I need to find the cable to connect from the camcorder to the battery charger - didn't find it in first glance through my cables and not positive if it came with the camcorder in the first place.

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Answer 3

Jan 10, 2011 8:23 PM in response to StevenP2011

If all else fails, you might want to try it on a computer with a 6-pin firewire connection. I've had rare problems in the past with 4-pin to 9-pin cables. Not all the time, but enough to make me wonder.

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