Unknown capture error

[Techrookie]

I am trying to capture video from a Sony DV Digital Handycam which Roxio identifies as "Sony Digital Imaging Video 2"; after about 5 seconds of capture I get the "unknown capture error" and under status it says "no signal". I am using Roxio 9.0.088 (build 900B88F) on a Dell Inspiron running Windows Vista. Is there a fix for this problem? Will the 9.1 update fix this problem?

 

Thanks for any assistance.

[Techrookie]

Does your Sony record to minDV tapes? If so, you have to connect to your computer via firewire. If you connect via USB, there is a good chance that the software will recognize your video camera as a webcam.

 

Thanks; the SONY does use mini DV tapes and I am connecting via USB. I'll try the firewire and let you know hot it works out.

 

Does your Sony record to minDV tapes? If so, you have to connect to your computer via firewire. If you connect via USB, there is a good chance that the software will recognize your video camera as a webcam.

[JoeD]

I am having the same problem with my Sony HandiCam Digital8 (it uses digital 8 tapes). I know what firewire is and was thinking that may be an issue. My problem..... my HP Pavalion tx1000 does not have a firewire port http://forums.support.roxio.com/style_imag...icons/icon7.gif

http://forums.support.roxio.com/style_imag...icons/icon7.gif :-( Are there any other known solutions?

[gi7omy]

You are correct - you will nmeed a firewire connection for importing digital video.

 

If there are no firewire ports you will need to add one (probably with a PCMCIA card)

[Steph2004]

Does your Sony record to minDV tapes? If so, you have to connect to your computer via firewire. If you connect via USB, there is a good chance that the software will recognize your video camera as a webcam.

 

 

I am having THE SAME problem. I am trying to capture video via USB on my Sony DV Digital Handycam and also have an unknown capture error and then see "no signal." You recommended "Livewire." What is that and how do I acquire it?

 

Thank you much!

Stephanie

[gi7omy]

No-one mentioned 'livewire' Would you be thinking of 'firewire'?

 

That's a cable (also referreed to as iLink or various other names) that connects the camera to a port on the computer (check for a '1394' adapter in network properties in control panel)

[grandpabruce]

I am having THE SAME problem. I am trying to capture video via USB on my Sony DV Digital Handycam and also have an unknown capture error and then see "no signal." You recommended "Livewire." What is that and how do I acquire it?

 

Thank you much!

Stephanie

 

You need to read a little closer. I said firewire, not livewire. You need to take out your handycam owners manual and do a little reading.

 

Firewire is a special cable that you connect your video camera to your PC to capture video. The go by other names such as IEEE 1394, or iLink for Sony camcorders.

[Techrookie]

Does your Sony record to minDV tapes? If so, you have to connect to your computer via firewire. If you connect via USB, there is a good chance that the software will recognize your video camera as a webcam.

 

 

I used the firewire and it worked fine. Thanks for your assistance grandpabruce. Hopefully I can make some decent movies.

[grandpabruce]

I used the firewire and it worked fine. Thanks for your assistance grandpabruce. Hopefully I can make some decent movies.

 

You're welcome. I am glad that all worked for you.

[grandpabruce]

I am trying to capture video from a Sony DV Digital Handycam which Roxio identifies as "Sony Digital Imaging Video 2"; after about 5 seconds of capture I get the "unknown capture error" and under status it says "no signal". I am using Roxio 9.0.088 (build 900B88F) on a Dell Inspiron running Windows Vista. Is there a fix for this problem? Will the 9.1 update fix this problem?

 

Thanks for any assistance.

 

Does your Sony record to minDV tapes? If so, you have to connect to your computer via firewire. If you connect via USB, there is a good chance that the software will recognize your video camera as a webcam.