Capture problems

[John Fishback]

In User Prefs try unchecking “Abort capture on dropped frames.” Also, in Log & Capture you can try changing the Device Control selection to Non-controllable Device in the Capture Settings tab and using Capture Now instead of logging.

Has L&C ever worked with this machine and a different tape? If so, there probably is something wrong with the tape, perhaps bad timecode, control track or dropouts.

It never hurts to trash prefs and repair permissions.

John

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[Dino Vince]

I had this problem too, with an old Sony PD-150, turned out the heads needed adjustment. I turned off the ‘machine control’ and got around it for a while, then finally had to service the camera. Not sure what you’re using to capture, maybe you could try this. Good luck!

[Jeltje alexa Roetink]

Hi,

I have the same problem capturing a tape. Final Cut Express gives the error: “Capture encountered a problem reading the data on your source tape. This could be due to a problem with the tape. Capture has been aborted and your clip has been saved.”

However, when I play the tape everything is fine. I use a Sony HDR-HC7E to record the tape to Final Cut Express and it plays fine on that device. Is there a way to continue capturing even when Final Cut gives an error?

I already unchecked “Abort capture on dropped frames” but Final Cut Express still gives the same error when I try to capture. I also tried to capture from 3 other tapes and Final Cut Express continues to give the same error.

I could not find the Log & Capture tab to try and change the Device Control selection to Non-controllable Device in the Capture Settings tab. Is that option available in Final Cut Express? And if so, could someone please explain me where to find it?

And how can I turn off “Machine Control”. Could someone explain me where I can turn off “Machine Controle” please?

To capture the tape is very important to me because it is part of my presentation for Friday.

Thank you,

Alexa

[Rafael Amador]

Hi Jetjel,
Before trying “Uncontrollable device’, try setting (in the Preffs):
– Check “On Timecode Break: Warn after capture”
– Uncheck “warn when capturing
To set the system to “Non Controllable Device” go to Audio/Video Preferences: Device Contol> None.
rafael

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[Jeltje alexa Roetink]

Dear Rafael,

Thank you for your kind respond.

I’m sorry this may sound stupid. But under “User Preferences” I have 5 tabs: General, Editing, Timeline options and Render Control. Non of these items mention any options about the “Timecode Break”.

Am I looking in the right place? Note that I use Final Cut Express and not FCP.

Thank you for your time,

Alexa