willswitchsoon Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Hello there, I have 10.4.5 running very stable no supported video card yet but it's coming via mail, My question is Why my Camcorder (panasonic Dv-203) isn't working in ti*er I get it working in Win* but osx don't detect it. I'm trying to use with imovie HD and a fully compatible firewire pci card. Any adviced will be appreciated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykell9999 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I think osx only supports camcorders using MiniDV tapes. Your camcorder is a dvd model i think. I tried a sony camcorder using micromv tape and it wouldnt work in osx either. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-86851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeDz Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 No, the panasonic Dv-203 is a MiniDV camcorder, so it must be something else... Try using the system profiler and click on the firewire tab, how does the panel read? If its working properly there should be some information there like max speed, etc. If no info is displayed, then there is prob something stopping os x from detecting your ports. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-87357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchsoon Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 First of all this is my first post and let me Thanks al of You for the quick response and support that You're providing. The Firewire section read as follows: Max bus supported speed: 400mb I bought a Mac compatible card, but here's my question (newbie) Is there a place on osx that let me specify what's in each port? I will try to connect the camera via usb since usb devices are working good including printer hp 1315xi just to verify if it's a firewire problem or camera incopatibility, and will pors the result ASAP. Thanks, I will be posting again tomorrow. Please if there any sugerence at this point let me know, any help is greatly appreciated (Just one note to You ZeDz, maybe You know it but here it goes, the pioneer 110d is a fully mac supported dual layer dvd burner and n****eg**.com have great prices on it.) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-87363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchsoon Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 osX doesn't detected camera in usb mode either. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-88317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proteo Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 My JVC camcorder was detected as soon as I connected it. It worked even better than in Windoze. Not trying to be an *ss but, have you turned the camera dial to Play? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-88350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchsoon Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 I turned into VCR mode as Imovie says and and power it up, Do I have to press play on the camera to get it detected? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-93344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 OK, so the Firewire plug is detected, the camera gets plugged in, and nothing happens. Try plugging it in without opening iMovie first. This *should* force iMovie to open and gather the information from the camera. If not, then we know there is an issue between the camera and iMovie somehow. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-93371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchsoon Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 OK, so the Firewire plug is detected, the camera gets plugged in, and nothing happens. Try plugging it in without opening iMovie first. This *should* force iMovie to open and gather the information from the camera. If not, then we know there is an issue between the camera and iMovie somehow. Another detail, I'm using the camera with the battery it must be in AC power to import? I will try the iMovie thing to see what happens. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-93409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 When you're doing transfers, it's always a good idea to plug things in instead of relying on the battery (which can die mid-transfer). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-93626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchsoon Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 I know thanks, I bought a mac mini yesterday the camera is not compatible with tiger, it's compatible with previous version. So, if anyone knows about a magic patch or anything let me know, again thanks for your time and excellent help. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/13606-camcorder-in-1045-via-firewire/#findComment-95156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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