Sony HVR-VR1p firewire connectivity issues on new iMac

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Sony HVR-VR1p firewire connectivity issues on new iMac

Hi Folks,

I have sucessfully captured alot of footage from my Sony HVR-VR1P to my macbook, and now I'mhaving trouble doing it on my iMac!

Using Finalcut Pro 7.0.3- and a Firewire 800 to ilink Cable- the camera lights up with ilink icon, but in final cut I cannot log and capture at all.

have tried a number of settings (easy setups and manual) and no joy.

EWould be delighted if someone could suggest a workflow so I can get my tapes in!

cheers

Pete

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3), 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 16GB

Posted on Mar 1, 2012 8:57 PM

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Russ H

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Mar 2, 2012 6:18 AM in response to bollocky

Is your camera the HRV-V1P? (Couldn't find a VR1P)

The V1P is on Apple's supported camera list for FCP 7. WHat is "footage"? If it's HDV, the recommended easy setup for it is HDV 1080i50 Firewire Basic. Check to see whther your settings agree with that. Also double-check your camera settings to make sure it's set to HDV…if that's indeed what you're trying to capture.

Good luck.

Russ

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Studio X

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Mar 2, 2012 6:32 AM in response to bollocky

If what Russ suggests doesn't address the issue, you may have a more fundamental problem.

If your laptop connects via fw400 and works, the issue may be the iMac's fw800 connection to the camera. There have been a fair number reports here on the forum where a camera that works fine with a fw400 connection will not work via fw 800. It's hard to figure out whether it is a cable, adapter or protocol issue, but, for those aflicted, the only thing that works is to capture using a computer with a fw400 port.

Good luck,

x

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Mar 2, 2012 11:39 AM in response to Studio X

X, When people report the problem, do they see the camera in system profiler?

To the OP, go to the apple menu, about this mac and hit additional info to launch system profiler. Under firewire, do you see your camera when it's attached?

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Studio X

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Mar 2, 2012 2:20 PM in response to Michael Grenadier

Good question Michael.

I believe the camera does not register (is not found as a device on the firewire bus).

But then again, some days I can't remember how to turn on my computer.

x

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Mar 3, 2012 12:18 AM in response to Russ H

Yes tha camera is the HRV-V1P- my blue there.

And yes, have tried just about all the settings including 1080i50 Basic firewire..

It shows up as HDV OUT on the camera- playing tape or not, but is not recognised by the iMac.

DOES not show up in system profiler under Firewire. does this mean I have a dodgy cable perhaps?

I do not accept that the iMac does not connect via Firewire 800.. That's Bollocks. Its the main reason I got the Imac and blew 3000 in the process.

This must work!!

still open to ideas!! ..

Have rebooted the system and also

reconnected the camera, powered down/ up etc
changed cam settings to HDV/ Auto on the iLink out settings
tried DV tapes as well and still no joy.. (with other correct settings)

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bollocky Author

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Mar 3, 2012 12:19 AM in response to Michael Grenadier

No Michael, the camera DOES NOT show in profiler This is all I get... bad cable u reckon??

GRRRRR!

dogdy

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bollocky Author

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Mar 3, 2012 12:23 AM in response to Studio X

Hi X, I don't accpet that.. My MBP is woeful and near 4 years old, it has stuff all RAM and cannot do this task.

I'll try another cable and see what goes.

I have a $4000 camera and a $3000 imac. It will work or someone will die trying.

Still open to ideas..

Is there another way (like a component to DVI to Firewire box that might do the import>??

cheers for your reply!!

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bollocky Author

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Mar 3, 2012 12:34 AM in response to bollocky

latest message after reboot and retry #426.. at least it has a hin theres firewire devices there??!!

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bollocky Author

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Mar 3, 2012 12:35 AM in response to bollocky

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Studio X

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Mar 3, 2012 5:53 AM in response to bollocky

I have a 9 year old G4 1 Ghz Powerbook that I use to capture tape based material.

Your 4 year old machine should be more than capable to log and capture DV / HDV.

x

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Russ H

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Mar 3, 2012 6:36 AM in response to bollocky

I'm curious whether your iMac recognizes any FW external devices whatsoever…if you connect an external Firewire HDD to your iMac, does it mount?

Russ

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Mar 3, 2012 7:44 AM in response to Russ H

Lots of people having problems with this camera and the i link.

http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/35/858184

It's a long thread but read through it all, there seem to be different soulutions.

DM

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bollocky Author

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Mar 3, 2012 3:11 PM in response to Russ H

Yes it reads a drive with the Firewire 800 cable (an older drive)

I think the firewire bus is ok

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bollocky Author

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Mar 3, 2012 3:13 PM in response to David Mclaine

Geezus I hope the firewire card in the camera is OK.😠

I blew out the contacts on the ****** little conncetor on the camera with my rocket air blower..

No change

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bollocky Author

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Mar 3, 2012 3:15 PM in response to Studio X

I can't use the MBP as it is now my girlfriend's machine.

I need to get the iMac working- it's what I bought it for!

I read there that with the new OS and newer hardware that some cameras (according to Sony!) are no longer supported.. is this the case??

Pete

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