Problem capturing Panasonic tape with SONY HDV deck

Question

Level 1

0 points

Problem capturing Panasonic tape with SONY HDV deck

Hello all!

I'm currently experiencing a similar problem I had a few months ago with capturing a tape.

The tape format is Panasonic DVPRO. The deck is a SONY DVCAM/HDV model HVR-M15E.

It happens that I can use log and capture to view the tape, I can set in and out points, however when I try and capture it, and by now I used all options (from logging clip and batchinf, capturing now etc) and it gives me the same error all the time, which is that the tape is compromised. However I tried with other tapes and it gives me the same error, which makes me doubt all 20 tapes are damaged.

I'm now wondering if it could be the fact that it's two different brands? Meaning the tape being Panasonic and the deck SONY? Could this be? If not does anyone have any suggestions? They would be very welcome!!

Thank you again!

Final Cut Pro 7, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on May 31, 2012 4:50 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Shane Ross

Level 8

43,110 points

May 31, 2012 6:42 AM in response to kisumi

Make sure the deck is set to play out DV, and not HDV. That's an internal setting that has to be adjusted. And are the panasonic tapes DV? or DVCPRO 50?

Reply

Answer 2

Jim Cookman

Level 7

23,435 points

May 31, 2012 9:11 AM in response to kisumi

The two mfgr's specs are not the same. Worst case, get hold of the camera that shot the tapes and capture from that. Better still make a dub from the camera to your deck. The video signal is the same but the head configuration, tape paths etc. are not. So you can't capture it.

Reply

Answer 3

kisumi Author

Level 1

0 points

Jun 1, 2012 4:49 AM in response to kisumi

Thanks everyone!!

@Shane everything is set up correctly otherwise I wouldnt be able to even view it on the Log in and Capture window - the problem only arises when I try to capture the points I need. The timeline settings are as follows: Panasonic DVPRO50, and audio as DV50 PAL.

@Jim thanks we will try that since we tried yet another deck and it is not working. We believe it's incompability of the tapes with the deck...

Reply