capturing HDV on Sony HDR-FX1 FCP 7
I am having issues logging and capturing video from my HDR-FX1 to FCP 7. I am trying to run this through a 4 to 9 pin firewire cable. I know it isn't the cable because I use the same cable for my SD mini DV camera and it works just fine. Unfortunately the SD mini DV camera cannot play HD video.
As of right now it is telling me that it is unable to initialize video deck. It has also at some points (as I change my Capture settings). I have read a few support discussions and have followed their instructions but it hasn't been helping.
My current setting on the camera are:
- iLink Off
- VCR HDV/DC: Set to HDV
- Component: 1080i but that shouldn't make a difference as I am not using component cables
- A/V-- DV Out: Set to On
- I put in a new tape and recorded on the mini DV tape using the HDV setting just to ensure that there wasn't a different format on the tape that was presenting an issue
As for the Capture setting: I have tried all sorts of combinations.
- Generic Template and non-controllable device
- to trying to edit my own presets
- Easy Setup--> Format: HD--> Use: 1080i50
If anyone has any other tips (besides get a new camera) please let me know.
Thank you,
J Marc
Final Cut Pro 7, Mac OS X (10.7.4), Sony HDR-FX1,