problem with xl-1 and firewire at DVinfo.net

Adam Ginsberg · May 10th, 2003, 07:46 PM

i have a powerbook and for a while now have had connection problems with my camera. when i plug the camera in to import through the viewfinder it says dv in. lately the dv in has been flashing and the computer won't import my footage. is this a camera related problem or is it my computer?

Jeff Donald · May 10th, 2003, 08:12 PM

Do you have the camera in playback mode? Try powering the camera up before you boot and vice versa. The manual cautions against turning the cameras power off if it is still connected via FireWire. What OS and version are you using and what NLE software?

Nathan Gifford · May 11th, 2003, 03:57 PM

Also check your available disk space.

Nick Glenister · May 23rd, 2003, 08:35 AM

I have the same problem but mine is very severe. I managed to break on of the tiny pins inside the firewire port on my camera. I get the dv in message flashing on my screen more often than not but all i need to is wiggle the cable until it connects and prop it up so the cable doesn't move.

I suggest you take a look inside your firewire port and at the cable to see if any of the pins are bent.

Regards

Nick

Nathan Gifford · May 23rd, 2003, 09:53 AM

If they (pins) are its about $250 USD to get them fixed. Treat them with care.

Edwin Quan · May 23rd, 2003, 12:50 PM

are you using final cut pro? you might not have enough hdd space, or your log and capture megabyte allowance settings may need adjusting. i hope it's not the broken fw pin that's causing the problems!

May 10th, 2003, 07:46 PM	#1
Adam Ginsberg Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: United States Posts: 36	problem with xl-1 and firewire i have a powerbook and for a while now have had connection problems with my camera. when i plug the camera in to import through the viewfinder it says dv in. lately the dv in has been flashing and the computer won't import my footage. is this a camera related problem or is it my computer?

May 10th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Do you have the camera in playback mode? Try powering the camera up before you boot and vice versa. The manual cautions against turning the cameras power off if it is still connected via FireWire. What OS and version are you using and what NLE software? __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 11th, 2003, 03:57 PM	#3
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Also check your available disk space. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

May 23rd, 2003, 09:53 AM	#5
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	If they (pins) are its about $250 USD to get them fixed. Treat them with care. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

May 23rd, 2003, 08:35 AM	#4
Nick Glenister Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK - Norfolk Posts: 95	I have the same problem but mine is very severe. I managed to break on of the tiny pins inside the firewire port on my camera. I get the dv in message flashing on my screen more often than not but all i need to is wiggle the cable until it connects and prop it up so the cable doesn't move. I suggest you take a look inside your firewire port and at the cable to see if any of the pins are bent. Regards Nick

May 23rd, 2003, 12:50 PM	#6
Edwin Quan Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: United States Posts: 38	are you using final cut pro? you might not have enough hdd space, or your log and capture megabyte allowance settings may need adjusting. i hope it's not the broken fw pin that's causing the problems!