Problems connecting XL2: neither Mac or PC see the camera... at all.

Edgar Dubrovskiy · June 20th, 2008, 04:41 AM

Hi!

Trying to connect XL2 to capture some footage to FCP.
Connecting through FireWire (4-pin in camera to 6-pin in Mac). The problem is - mac (10.5.2) doesn't see the camera.

When going to FCP (6.0.2) to capture files, it says that external Apple Firewire PAL (720x576) device is not connected; whe clicking 'log and capture' - "unable to initialize video deck".

Please note that this is the first time the XL2 is connected to this particular MacBook.

Weirdly the problem has stayed on Windos with Adobe Premiere as well - PC just doesn't see the camera.

What is the problem and how to solve it?

Thanks a lot in advance!
Edgar.

Daniel Paquin · June 20th, 2008, 07:03 AM

I've connected both of my XL2s to a MAC and never had any problems.

Did you verify if you firewire port on your XL2 camera was working correctly (do you have a signal). If you own a DVD recorder with a DV/i.link port just connect your camera to see if you have a signal.

I've tried and did not like to use FCP for direct recording on my MAC. I find better to use a software such as DV Monitor Pro which is especially made for recording onto a MAC. The files can be imported in FCP without any problems.

Good luck!

Ryan Mueller · June 20th, 2008, 09:39 AM

Hey Edgar,

The first thing that I would check would be the cable.

Ryan

Edgar Dubrovskiy · June 20th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Paquin

I've connected both of my XL2s to a MAC and never had any problems.

Did you verify if you firewire port on your XL2 camera was working correctly (do you have a signal). If you own a DVD recorder with a DV/i.link port just connect your camera to see if you have a signal.

I've tried and did not like to use FCP for direct recording on my MAC. I find better to use a software such as DV Monitor Pro which is especially made for recording onto a MAC. The files can be imported in FCP without any problems.

Good luck!

Will try the DVD-Firewire thing. Thanks!

Edgar Dubrovskiy · June 21st, 2008, 10:10 AM

UPDATE and SOULUTION.

Basically, bought a third wire (golden (!) 6-pin to 4-pin Firewire). And it worked.

Thanks a lot!

June 20th, 2008, 04:41 AM	#1
Edgar Dubrovskiy New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 11	Problems connecting XL2: neither Mac or PC see the camera... at all. Hi! Trying to connect XL2 to capture some footage to FCP. Connecting through FireWire (4-pin in camera to 6-pin in Mac). The problem is - mac (10.5.2) doesn't see the camera. When going to FCP (6.0.2) to capture files, it says that external Apple Firewire PAL (720x576) device is not connected; whe clicking 'log and capture' - "unable to initialize video deck". Please note that this is the first time the XL2 is connected to this particular MacBook. Weirdly the problem has stayed on Windos with Adobe Premiere as well - PC just doesn't see the camera. What is the problem and how to solve it? Thanks a lot in advance! Edgar.

June 20th, 2008, 07:03 AM	#2
Daniel Paquin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 64	I've connected both of my XL2s to a MAC and never had any problems. Did you verify if you firewire port on your XL2 camera was working correctly (do you have a signal). If you own a DVD recorder with a DV/i.link port just connect your camera to see if you have a signal. I've tried and did not like to use FCP for direct recording on my MAC. I find better to use a software such as DV Monitor Pro which is especially made for recording onto a MAC. The files can be imported in FCP without any problems. Good luck! __________________ Daniel Paquin Production ZoOM vidéo

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June 20th, 2008, 09:39 AM	#3
Ryan Mueller Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 188	Hey Edgar, The first thing that I would check would be the cable. Ryan

June 21st, 2008, 10:10 AM	#5
Edgar Dubrovskiy New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 11	UPDATE and SOULUTION. Basically, bought a third wire (golden (!) 6-pin to 4-pin Firewire). And it worked. Thanks a lot!