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Scotious wrote on 3/12/2002, 5:38 PM
I don't know this model but the Sony DCR-VX2000 and other camera models have a feature called a 'signal convert function.' Check the manual for your model for this feature.
For the VX2000, for example, the camera is attached to the PC via firewire (iLink in PC terms), an RCA cable is attached between from the analog output jacks (VHS video and R and L audio signals, or yellow, red, and white ends) to the inputs of the DV camera, and then proceed with the capture operation. The firewire will allow you to control the DV camera but I've found it easier to disable controls and use the Play/Rew functions on the analog to capture the clips one by one.
Scotious wrote on 3/12/2002, 5:42 PM
Oh, I hit the darn enter button.
Make sure VV3 capture function confirms your DV camera is connected. If not, go thru its trouble-shooting routine.
If your model doesn't have a signal convert function, you should still be able to record DV from your VHS device directly to tape in the camera (check your manual). Then capture the DV from the tape in the camera. This is brute force in that you'll have to record twice -- once from VHS to the camera, and then from the camera to the PC. Hope this helps.
sandyp wrote on 3/13/2002, 7:46 AM
I think you misunderstood what I have. I don't have a camera but instead a mini dv tape deck. I wanted to know if this would work with my VHS vcr.
winrockpost wrote on 3/13/2002, 8:30 AM
can you get the dv tape in to vegas?
mountainman wrote on 3/13/2002, 11:08 PM
sandy, if your dv deck has analog inputs, hook your vhs into the analog ins, then in vv3 go to record, open the options panel and turn off device control. then roll your vhs footage, it should now show up in the record window of vv3. Hit the record button and there it is.
John
sandyp wrote on 3/14/2002, 9:36 AM
I can get the dv tape in to Vegas just fine. I will try mountainman's suggestion.