Capture from Handycam DVD to Vegas 7 Problem

producerjim wrote on 10/24/2006, 9:23 PM

Alright, so I know I screwed up by buying a Handcam DCR-DVD300, but I assumed (yes, I know what that means too) that if I bought the Vegas 7.0 software that I could actually edit the 10 DVD's I have already shot of my family (including two kids' births).

Now the stinkin' Vegas software doesn't even recognize my Handycam... THANKS FOR NOTHING SONY!!!... and my computer won't read the discs when I try to import DVD in capture mode.

Am I hosed? Do I need the OHCI-compliant IEEE-1394 DV card for my computer?

I used to be able to at least capture my DVD's using the lame ImageMixer software that came with the camera, but the audio would get off. Bummer.

What should I do?

Thanks!

Producer Jim in Denver

Comments

PeterWright wrote on 10/24/2006, 10:10 PM

Just checking - are you using File > Import > DVD Camcorder Disc?

producerjim wrote on 10/25/2006, 7:12 AM

Yes, it seems like my Compaq Presario S6500NX won't read the discs. It acts like there is nothing in there at all... Strange.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

John_Cline wrote on 10/25/2006, 7:18 AM

Did you finalize the discs in the camera?

producerjim wrote on 10/25/2006, 7:20 AM

I just got it to read the disc by letting it play first on my computer then by opening Sony Vegas 7.0.

Should I import the Sony Handycam DVD's using this method or should I try to capture from the camera? Does it make a difference?

Because it still won't recognize my camcorder.

Thanks!

Chief C wrote on 10/29/2006, 7:08 AM

Hope this helps, but I have a sony dvd 92 and it doesn't even have a computer connection. I have to take the mini-dvd out and copy the VIDEO_TS folder to my hard drive, then I can do anything I want with it later. I thought it was going to be a pain without a computer hookup but it wound up being easier.