Unable to capture older Betacam footage

[Mads Nybo jørgensen]

Hey Gary,

Would be interesting to know what VTR and Betacam format that you are using?

Having said that, I would suggest that you check your reference and/or reference (sync) settings?
On the VTR, Kona and AJA software.

Hope that this helps.

Atb
Mads

[Gary Anderson]

I’m using a Sony J30 SDI “everything” Betacam, trying to digitize standard Betacam tape that has important archival images. I’ve tried both the 8 and 10 bit settings.

Thanks for getting back to me

Gary

[Mads Nybo jørgensen]

Hey Gary,

Have you checked the reference?

When you are capturing, is the software controlling the deck, or is it a manual play in?
If manual, what happens if you stop the recording on the Mac, before stopping the tape?
Can you try another recording file format, to work out if that make a difference?
Keep in mind that you are using a IMX VTR, and that the Mac may look at the signal as being IMX, rather than analogue Betacam.

As a test, if you can, maybe try the Composite output, or depending on your Mac, try Firewire?

Atb
Mads

[Gary Anderson]

I’m doing the transfers in manual with “uncontrollable device” selected. Most of my attempts are hitting escape while the tape is running. I have tried the I-link to firewire cable as well, works great when I hook up a camera, so I know it’s not the cable. I tried composite, but the Kona board won’t recognize it, it only sees SDI. I’m thinking of just trying different AJA software versions next. Any other ideas?

Thanks for your patience

Gary

[Mads Nybo jørgensen]

Hey Gary,

Sounds like it is KONA software.
Out of interest, would an old version of BlackMagic Express work?

The other consideration is to check what version your Sony J30 is?
Some of them don’t have the Digital Outputs installed.
Although, if you are seeing SDI, then there should be SDI.

Don’t know if you’ve looked at the AJA page on the COW?
But this thread might contain nuggets like @BobZelin mentioning Administrator access (Don’t know if that works for Mac):
https://creativecow.net/forums/thread/aja-75-peculiarity-control-panel-reverts-to-defa-2/

Main forum page here:
https://creativecow.net/forums/forum/ajavideosystems/

Hope this helps you get a little bit further?

Atb
Mads

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