Another External Monitor Issue ???

dtudela wrote on 1/12/2005, 10:16 AM

I searched this forum for a possible answer but came up blank although there is a lot of pertinent info on the subject. I currently use my DV camcorder as a deck to pass through and preview the timeline on my TV--works great. Now, I just picked up a JVC SR-VS20 combo DV/VHS deck. So far I have been unable to pass-thru the deck to preview on my TV (external monitor). I can capture from the deck and the capture previews on the TV while capturing and naturally I can play DV tapes and watch on TV--just can't seem to find the right combination to preview the timeline using the deck as a converter. Maybe the capabilities are not there--I never considered that!! Has anyone used the combo successfully. Thanks in advance for any responses.
Darrell

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epirb wrote on 1/12/2005, 7:50 PM

Did you check in the units menu? some time the ports are set as inputs or output only as a default, you may have to change a setting to allow it. the unit has a firewire port right?

dtudela wrote on 1/13/2005, 5:30 AM

Thanks for the response. Yes, the unit does have a firewire port. It only makes sense that it should work. I will try again tonight. I'm sure it's all there somewhere. Great forum--a wealth of information.
Darrell

logiquem wrote on 1/13/2005, 6:20 AM

You definitely have to set the input do DV in the deck menu. BTW, i would try a DV camcorder in the the deck DV input first, just to be shure...

dtudela wrote on 1/17/2005, 9:59 AM

Thanks guys for the suggestions. Everything is working fine now. As suggested the key was to find the right setting. Don't know how I missed it before. Tunnel vision I suppose!
Darrell