Video Studio 9 Pass Through Problem

[DaveO]

To the statement of rwindeyer:

"Hmm- like what?? I frequently use my mini DV camera as a pass-through device for capturing VHS. The only thing I want it to do on this occasion is change the signal from analogue to digital. I can't think of any other features you would want or need.

I just slip out the tape when doing this capture, and pop it back in again afterwards. The camera is perfectly happy with this, and all functionality is restored."


It is nice if he wants to change the signal from analogue to digital sometimes and does not see why I have a problem - HE only does this sometimes... And it is nice to know that his camera is perfectly happy with this. I do not know the features of his camera - does he know the features of mine?????

No he doesn't which is why I assume the reply began with a question "Hmm - like what".

I am currently archiving my 8mm video to DV through may DV camera using Vs9. My DV camera is a JVC.

There is a function in the camera menu to enable input from an analogue source and with the tape out I can capture to DV.

I have not tried it but I think I could leave a tape in there while accpeting input from the analogue camera and I assume it might record it to the DV tape at the same time as passing it thorugh to the computer.

I am not sure one way or the other but I don't see the point of leaving a tape in there doing this because it would just needlessly increase head wear and the content needs editing, so there is no point recording to DV during capture.

Just what is it that you need a tape in your camera for while capturing the analogue source? I am intrigued.

Dave

[rwindeyer]

Stindlpeter:

As you can see, your angst got a few people a little excited. Just a couple of tips if I may:

A web board of this nature has of necessity a few deficiencies. We are separated by time and space, and we are not familiar with your hardware or software setup. When a question is asked, those of us who think we may be able to help do so, based on our own experience, and out of a genuine desire to help.

If the answers do not solve your problems, or if they are not suited to your particular situation, so be it. Maybe someone else will help, or you will find the answer on your own. Either way, you win no friends by bitching about the people who took time out to try to help you.

Cheers