AV_IN/DV-OUT Question

weetus wrote on 12/14/2002, 1:32 PM
I am just getting started with video and need some advice on capturing VHS tapes to DV AVI files.

I have the Pinnacle AV/DV analog capture card, but am having problems with it. I also have a Sony TRV-27 DV camcorder with the AV-IN/DV-OUT feature.

I would like to use this feature to capture the VHS video, but every video application I have tested tries to send camcorder control signals over the 1394 cable to the camcorder. When this happens, the capture fails, because the camcorder is not ready to play with the AV-IN/DV-OUT function enabled. Also, because the video is really coming from the AV-IN, the camcorder should not start playing its DV tape.

Is there something I am missing here? I would like the video capture process to just use the video coming in over the 1394 cable, which the video software sees and can display with no problem. However, starting the capture process sends the camcorder signal to start playing the camcorder tape. I haven't found a way to turn off this camcorder control function.

Any tips or tricks on how to do a capture using the AV-IN/DV-OUT feature? Thanks in advance for any help.

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randy-stewart wrote on 12/14/2002, 2:07 PM
Weetus,

If I understand correctly, you are attempting to accomplish what is called "pass through", i.e. you are passing VHS from a VCR through your camcorder, into the computer, right? If so, go into Video Factory and turn off "control DV device". To do this, click on the capture icon, after it comes up, click on preferences (at the bottom), then uncheck DV device control, and click okay at the bottom. You may want to take the tape out of the camera (if one is in there) also. Hope this helps.
Randy
weetus wrote on 12/14/2002, 2:49 PM
Randy,

Yes, that was exactly what I wanted. It took me a while to find the option, but it worked perfectly.

Thanks a bunch!

I forgot about the phrase "pass-through". Thanks for reminding me.