Re: Video Capture to MM 2 via ieee 13984 firewire,

From: dling1971 (dling1971_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/26/04 

Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 22:45:05 -0700

Hello Kristen,
 
I am having a similiar problem as Chuck....I have a ZR-50MC and am utilizing
XPSP2...MM2.1 recognizes and proceeds to rewind tape, then prior to creating
file it state unknown error has occurred.
Help,

Dan

"Kristen Miller [MS]" wrote:

> Hi Chuck --
>
> According to the documentation on their website, WinDV is built on top of
> Dshow (just like Movie Maker.)
> So my guess is you *are* looking for something they have in common. like :
> 1. A Dshow filter that Movie Maker and WinDV both use (Like MSDV.SYS)
> 2. A Dshow filter that is installed on your PC and is erroneously
> getting added to the capture graph .
>
> I've got a ZR-85 in-house, and I can capture from it on XPSP2 without issue.
> But all that means is that the problem you're experienceing isn't a simple
> case of the camera being broken with respect to the base components
> installed on XPSP2.
>
> Have you upgraded to XPSP2 already? If you haven't, then that would be the
> first thing I would try.
>
> If you have upgraded to XPSP2 and the problem still exists, then I know few
> things we can try to attempt to identify the problem.
> Fair waring --they involve installing software (grapedit), and possibly
> replacing system files on your PC. Write back and let me know how
> adventurous you are feeling...
>
> Cheers!
> -Kristen Miller [MS]
> This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
>
>
> "Chcuk-Spencer" <walkercew@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:225001c4a22c$eaecba60$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > I have posted the following firewire capture problem a
> > couple times before and tried different suggestions by
> > this newsgroup with no solutions . This is a very
> > confusing problem and I don't see another problem posted
> > that is similar to mine. I will try to explain as
> > follows: I'm not an expert with computer technology , as
> > you can see, but trying.
> >
> > First of all I purchased the ZR85 Cannon Camcorder ( from
> > DEll ) and was told that I would need the ieee 1394
> > firewire card and cable to capture video from my
> > camcorder into Movie Maker II for editing, etc. I also
> > purchased the card and cable. I installed the card and
> > cable and from what I understand from Dell's limited tech
> > support that it was installed correctly. They directed
> > me to Device Manager and it seems computer recognized
> > card and cable. No question marks, etc beside name in
> > device mananger.
> >
> > Problem:
> >
> > When trying to capture audio and video into Movie Maker
> > II software I am getting a scrambled, distorted video in
> > catpure window. Audio is coming through. It seems to be
> > downloading the way it should, rewinds tape in my
> > camcorder, etc, but the above problem exists. I was told
> > by someone in this newsgroup to try Windv ( free
> > software ) which I did and the same problem exist. I
> > have downloaded Microsoft SP 2 which includes Movie Maker
> > II for the second time. Took about 6 hours to download
> > >> problem still exists.
> >
> > What is really confusing about this problem is, I can
> > download photos, transitions and video effects from MM
> > back to my camcorder with no problem. What is going
> > on ???
> > I don't think there is anything wrong with card or cable
> > otherwise how could I get video back into camcorder.
> > Anyone with any solution suggestions, comments, etc.,
> > will be greatly appreciated. I am exhausted !!!!!!!
> > Where are you PaPa John ???????
> >
> > Note: It doesn't sound like it is the software either,
> > because it is unlikely that both MM and Windv would do
> > the same thing. What else is there, some sort of setting
> > on camcorder or in software ??? Help !!!!!!!!! Thank
> > everyone for their time. My Email is walkercew@aol.com.
>
>
>

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