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November 4th, 2001, 07:47 AM

Hello,

I just found out about these forums and i think this is great.. I have a question that is probably very simple for some of you Spielbergs out there... Is there any way that i can bring Video From my DVD Player to my Canon Xl1? I know i can bring audio, but what about video? Please let me know..

Thanks..

Adrian Douglas · November 4th, 2001, 07:58 AM

if it's just an XL1 you'd have to first capture it to your computer, then re-export it using a DV tool app via the IEEE1394 port. If it's an XL1s you can just hook your DVD player up to the composite inputs on the back of the camera.

November 4th, 2001, 10:25 AM

Thanks,

Thats what i was scared of... Could you recommend a good s-video capture card...

Thanks again

Chris Hurd · November 4th, 2001, 03:56 PM

The XL1 does not have analog video input, but the XL1S does. This is a common question and please refer to my XL1 Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.dvinfo.net/xl1faq.htm for a full run-down on the most common XL1 questions.

For video capture, consider a card that has both DV and analog capture capabilities, because at some point (hopefully soon) you'll want to do your editing in the DV format.

The Canopus DVStorm (see www.justedit.com) is perfect for this, as it has S-Video as well as DV input and output. Hope this helps,

November 4th, 2001, 04:05 PM

Thanks alot for your input.. I love this Forum.. I have a G4 and the firewire inputs are great.. I was just trying to capture some Analog Stuff thats all..

Thanks again

Don Palomaki · November 4th, 2001, 05:26 PM

A couple alternatives to check for analog-to-firewire conversion are the Dazzle Hollywood Bridge and Sony DVMC-DA2. Couldn't say whether or not one is better than the other.

Believe that the Sony DA2 does respect the various copyguard/macrovision signals. Don't know about the Dazzle.

The XL1 will not make a copy (via firewire) of a copy protected DV signal. This feature could prevent copying a commercial DVD signal depending on how the signal is processed before it reaches the XL1. Same may apply the the XL1S inputs, both analog and digital.

November 4th, 2001, 07:47 AM	#1
DIGITAL28542 Posts: n/a	Canon Xl1 Hello, I just found out about these forums and i think this is great.. I have a question that is probably very simple for some of you Spielbergs out there... Is there any way that i can bring Video From my DVD Player to my Canon Xl1? I know i can bring audio, but what about video? Please let me know.. Thanks..

November 4th, 2001, 07:58 AM	#2
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	if it's just an XL1 you'd have to first capture it to your computer, then re-export it using a DV tool app via the IEEE1394 port. If it's an XL1s you can just hook your DVD player up to the composite inputs on the back of the camera. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

November 4th, 2001, 03:56 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	The XL1 does not have analog video input, but the XL1S does. This is a common question and please refer to my XL1 Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.dvinfo.net/xl1faq.htm for a full run-down on the most common XL1 questions. For video capture, consider a card that has both DV and analog capture capabilities, because at some point (hopefully soon) you'll want to do your editing in the DV format. The Canopus DVStorm (see www.justedit.com) is perfect for this, as it has S-Video as well as DV input and output. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 4th, 2001, 04:05 PM	#5
DIGITAL28542 Posts: n/a	Thanks Thanks alot for your input.. I love this Forum.. I have a G4 and the firewire inputs are great.. I was just trying to capture some Analog Stuff thats all.. Thanks again

November 4th, 2001, 10:25 AM	#3
DIGITAL28542 Posts: n/a	Thanks, Thats what i was scared of... Could you recommend a good s-video capture card... Thanks again

November 4th, 2001, 05:26 PM	#6
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	A couple alternatives to check for analog-to-firewire conversion are the Dazzle Hollywood Bridge and Sony DVMC-DA2. Couldn't say whether or not one is better than the other. Believe that the Sony DA2 does respect the various copyguard/macrovision signals. Don't know about the Dazzle. The XL1 will not make a copy (via firewire) of a copy protected DV signal. This feature could prevent copying a commercial DVD signal depending on how the signal is processed before it reaches the XL1. Same may apply the the XL1S inputs, both analog and digital.