Video Import Problem

[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.

[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)

[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.