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[DeanG]

I have a MiniDV JVC camcorder that I have been using for several years.  I have recently purchased Roxio Creator 2009 to allow me to download my videos and edit them.  I am using a Firewire cable.  

When I launch the Roxio Media Import application it does recoginize the device.  I can even contol the video on the camcorder using the VCR controls within the Roxio application.  My only problem is that when I try to Capture it, the Video section in Roxio is black.  I see it running on the display on the Camcorder, but cannot see it in Roxio.



Any help here is greatly appreciated.

Edited by DeanG, 26 December 2008 - 12:37 PM.

[Jim_Hardin]

Most likely an issue with your Video Card.

Check for updates to the drivers for that card and let us know what card you have.

Also DirectX.

[DeanG]

Hmmmm....  I didn't think about that.  My card is NVIDIA GForce 8300 GS.  I double checked and the driver is up to date.

[grandpabruce]

Hmmmm....  I didn't think about that.  My card is NVIDIA GForce 8300 GS.  I double checked and the driver is up to date.

Did you download them from the NVidia site?

[DeanG]

Did you download them from the NVidia site?

I downloaded the latest driver from the NVIDIA site and installed it and rebooted.  I am still having the same issue.

[Jim_Hardin]

Hummm… I would guess the cable itself, but since you can control the camcorder through the software, doesn't seem like the cable is faulty???

It is possible the camcorder isn't working right – it happens.

2 other test alternatives:

Capture in Windows Movie Maker.
Capture with WinDV (free download - WinDV)