FCP won't recognize my XL2 at DVinfo.net

Joe Wilson · January 8th, 2007, 07:22 PM

FCP's not recognizing my camera. I've seen a few problems like this but I'm not getting a clear answer. What do I do? HELP!

Steve Maller · January 8th, 2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Wilson

FCP's not recognizing my camera. I've seen a few problems like this but I'm not getting a clear answer. What do I do? HELP!

Try a different firewire cable.
Try rebooting your Mac.
Try removing other Firewire devices (hard drives, etc).

On my G5 I had horrible problems like this, and I eventually bought a PCI-X Firewire card with three ports and it's been much better. My Mac Pro has been more stable.

Joe Wilson · January 22nd, 2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Maller

Try a different firewire cable.
Try rebooting your Mac.
Try removing other Firewire devices (hard drives, etc).

On my G5 I had horrible problems like this, and I eventually bought a PCI-X Firewire card with three ports and it's been much better. My Mac Pro has been more stable.

Hey Steve,

Thanks for responding. Sorry I've been out of town and didn't have a chance to get back.

I've tried it all except the PCI card. Which one would you recommend?

Corey Aumiller · January 22nd, 2007, 06:45 PM

Hey, i don't want to insult your knowledge of FCP, but have you tried "Refresh Devices" and made sure that in your Preferences, "Mirror on Desktop" is selected? Just a few little things to check before buying a new firewire card!

Joe Wilson · January 22nd, 2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey Aumiller

Hey, i don't want to insult your knowledge of FCP, but have you tried "Refresh Devices" and made sure that in your Preferences, "Mirror on Desktop" is selected? Just a few little things to check before buying a new firewire card!

Trust me, you're not insulting my knowledge of FCP since I don't have a lot of it in the first place. So anything that you can tell me is much appreciated. I'll try your suggestions. Thanx.

Joe Wilson · January 22nd, 2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Wilson

Trust me, you're not insulting my knowledge of FCP since I don't have a lot of it in the first place. So anything that you can tell me is much appreciated. I'll try your suggestions. Thanx.

Guys got it to work. Disconnected all other firewire devices(lacie hardrive) and everything you guys mentioned. Not sure what really did it but it works now.

Now, where do i store my files, if my Lacie isn't hooked up?

Joe Wilson · January 23rd, 2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey Aumiller

Hey, i don't want to insult your knowledge of FCP, but have you tried "Refresh Devices" and made sure that in your Preferences, "Mirror on Desktop" is selected? Just a few little things to check before buying a new firewire card!

Thanks Corey.

Corey Aumiller · January 23rd, 2007, 06:11 PM

no worries, joe. glad it worked. did you find some space to store footage on one of the hard drives?

January 8th, 2007, 07:22 PM	#1
Joe Wilson New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 15	FCP won't recognize my XL2 FCP's not recognizing my camera. I've seen a few problems like this but I'm not getting a clear answer. What do I do? HELP!

January 22nd, 2007, 06:45 PM	#4
Corey Aumiller Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 44	Don't want to insult... Hey, i don't want to insult your knowledge of FCP, but have you tried "Refresh Devices" and made sure that in your Preferences, "Mirror on Desktop" is selected? Just a few little things to check before buying a new firewire card!

January 23rd, 2007, 06:11 PM	#8
Corey Aumiller Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 44	no worries, joe. glad it worked. did you find some space to store footage on one of the hard drives?