miniDV VTR and Vegas question

RafalK wrote on 12/4/2003, 9:05 AM

I am contemplating purchasing JVC SR-VS30U or JVC SR-VS10U VTR. My understanding is they they will play miniDV which is the media I shoot on (XL1S). I would like to seek an opinion of anyone who owns one or the other and whether there are any compatibility issues with Vegas.
Thanks in advance

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filmy wrote on 12/4/2003, 8:31 PM

Go with the newest model. Simple as that really.

Do a search for my other posts on the SR-VS30U for a bit more info. Works great with Vegas. You are able to input and output to VHS side directly via firewire (no deck control VHS side) with the 30 but not the 10.

winrockpost wrote on 12/5/2003, 6:58 AM

Problems with XL1 audio drop outs, & vdeo hits ,works great with vegas ,not great with the xl1 . I have tapes shot on several xl1& xl1s cams that will not play properly on the JVC decks ( both sr and hr series combo decks) . these same tapes play fine on panny and sony decks, plus on cheap dv cameras.

Just my experience, your results may differ

RafalK wrote on 12/5/2003, 12:22 PM

Thank you for your advice. I did more search and maybe I'll hold off for a Panasonic. Seems that Panasonic would be more of a win-win situation with Vegas and XL1s.
Thanks again