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Capturing BetaSP via firewire into PC
I’m operating an AVID MC 4.0. I’ve successfuly imported DV material from a camera via a 4 circuit IEEE1394 out of the camera into my computer (6 circuit IEEE 1394 connector) .
Now I’ve hooked up a Sony J-30 Betacam deck. In the capture mode I get a message ” No sync input detected”. I’ve borrowed another firewire cable that has both 6 circuit connections thinking this might be the problem… no luck.
Any suggestions?
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Sync may be referring to a black burst generator. Or you may need to set the J-30 to firewire. Here’s a link to the manual. https://ws.sel.sony.com/PIPWebServices/RetrievePublicAsset/StepID/SEL-asset-46469/original/new%20j%20series%20ops%20manual.pdf
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Thank you Joseph.
The problem is a strange one. All attempts to get my PC computer to recognize the deck via the firewire failed. A technician with me, went through the Sony J-30 model and made some adjustments… not sure if they really effected things or not.
After continued failure to have the deck recognized by the computer, I ran the deck to a friend of mine with a Premiere editing system (PC based). He had used this very same deck in the past. He too had no luck… BUT on one (and only one) instance he did get his computer to recognize the deck. All other attempts failed. Strangest thing I’ve seen in awhile. Most likely the deck has a faulty wire/connection somehow connected to the firewire.
This really screws up my work flow!
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