newbie needs help

wombastic · #1 (**permalink**) 12-14-2004, 07:52 PM

i cant get my canon mv450i to capture using ulead video studio 8

im using a newsoft ieee 1394 card running on xp pro

when i click on capture is says

"capture module intiate failed

cannot preview"

ive tried different plugins and settings but the only other thing i get is another error msg which says

"failed to build a preview graph

cannot capture"

as far as i know ive got all the upto date drivers and there is no irc conflict

can someone tell me how fix this please before i do my nut and break either the computer or the camera

Marc Peters · #2 (**permalink**) 12-14-2004, 09:17 PM

try

dvio

http://www.carr-engineering.com/dvio.htm

purejammy · #3 (**permalink**) 12-14-2004, 09:37 PM

purejammy · #4 (**permalink**) 12-14-2004, 09:37 PM

Please read fully this post http://www.videoforums.co.uk/viewtop...+preview+graph

Although the post refers to Mediastudio it is a common problem reprot from all ULead products. It is also worth checking that there are no blank parts to your tape where the time code has been interrupted. Can you check this and please post back with some details on your capture method and capture settings.

Thanks

wombastic · #5 (**permalink**) 12-14-2004, 09:39 PM

tried that 1....and windv and another 1` i cant remember

still no joy

purejammy · #6 (**permalink**) 12-14-2004, 10:08 PM

Getting back to the ULead aspect. Can you read the following post fully

http://www.videoforums.co.uk/viewtop...+preview+graph

Although this post refers to Media Studio, the error you report is a generic ULead error, and happens most often when there is either invalid or broken timecode. So check your tape to ensure that the timecode is continuous.

If you have to post back can you advise of your project settings and your capture method.

Thanks

wombastic · #7 (**permalink**) 12-17-2004, 03:55 AM

sorry havnt posted back sooner been busy with work

neway i tried looking at the link you posted and set it up like it says but it was allready set to that....

ive checked and theres no irc conflict...so now im really stumped

as for the capture methos i just plug it in and see ((told you i was a newbie at this)

seriously
im using a 1.2 pentium ,windows XP pro with 512 RAM

running Ulead video studio 8 (i tried the presto works that came with the camera but didnt want to work either and someone suggested using either premier or video studio)

im using the dv cable to connect to a newsoft 1394 pci card

i was able to capture video using a s-lead to a tv card (not got that any more)
and it works plugin in to the vcr as well

dont know if that helps

if you need any more info just post back here or mail me direct
karl.wroe@gmail.com

purejammy · #8 (**permalink**) 12-17-2004, 05:04 PM

I am (almost) convinced that this is a timecode or tape quality issue. I will do a little more digging on your error code. Meantime can you try recording a new piece of video on your camcorder, and try capturing that using ULead's default settings. If you need any advice on capture settings please post back, but basically they should be set to PAL DV (or NTSC DV if you are from North America or Japan).

Cheers

wombastic · #9 (**permalink**) 12-17-2004, 09:15 PM

right ill try that...just have to go and buy a new tape first

thanx a lot 4 your help, i let you know how i get on....dont when ill get a new tape maybe not till after crimbo...just have to put anything i record onto vhs

have a happy holiday

purejammy · #10 (**permalink**) 12-18-2004, 08:41 AM

Just had a thought on this. Its a bit of a long shot, but probably worth a go.

1. From the Tools menu select Device Control (The current device should read MS 1394 Device Control)

2. Click the Options button

3. Change the Pre-roll time: value to 400

4. Change the Delay Record Time value to 400

5. Good luck

Hope that works. If it doesn't sorry for wasting time.

Cheers