Trouble importing XH-A1 footage at DVinfo.net

Don Jones · February 27th, 2008, 05:17 PM

I'm having trouble importing footage to iMovie HD 06 from my A1. It seems that iMovie doesn't recognize the camera. As a test, I hooked up my G1 and
get instant recognition. I do have the AV to DV switch set to off. This is my first attempt to import HD footage. Suggestions?

Don

Lou Bruno · February 27th, 2008, 05:46 PM

A very common problem is the user adjusting and making changes to the menu while the firewire is attached to the computer and powered-up. Make sure, if you are adjusting the menu, that the camera is powered off.

Don Jones · February 28th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the tip Lou, but no joy. I did shut the camera off and go into the menu and switch to down convert. Powered the A-1 back on and presto, the footage was up on my computer. I'm still lost. Any other ideas?

Don

Roger Beck · March 4th, 2008, 09:59 AM

this is really frustrating the way they have it set up. i capture video plenty of times, but this time i recorded a VHS tape in to the camera. now i dont know which settings will work to capture the footage and i've tried them all.

February 27th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#1
Don Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 41	Trouble importing XH-A1 footage I'm having trouble importing footage to iMovie HD 06 from my A1. It seems that iMovie doesn't recognize the camera. As a test, I hooked up my G1 and get instant recognition. I do have the AV to DV switch set to off. This is my first attempt to import HD footage. Suggestions? Don

February 27th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#2
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	A very common problem is the user adjusting and making changes to the menu while the firewire is attached to the computer and powered-up. Make sure, if you are adjusting the menu, that the camera is powered off. __________________ Lou Bruno

February 28th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#3
Don Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 41	Thanks for the tip Lou, but no joy. I did shut the camera off and go into the menu and switch to down convert. Powered the A-1 back on and presto, the footage was up on my computer. I'm still lost. Any other ideas? Don

March 4th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#4
Roger Beck Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 31	this is really frustrating the way they have it set up. i capture video plenty of times, but this time i recorded a VHS tape in to the camera. now i dont know which settings will work to capture the footage and i've tried them all.