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VideoSystem Cameo 400 DV
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Choose “Microsoft DV Camera and VCR”. Simply ignore the message that the current
driver appears better than the chosen one. Afterwards the camera should appear in
the Device Manger as MS Device.
In “VideoCapture” a message appears that the device can’t be found, recording is not
possible.
Check that the camera is listed in the Device Manager in Win98 SE/2000. This normally
happens automatically, and the camera should appear in the group “Imaging devices” as
“Microsoft DV Camera and VCR” or under “Sound, video and game controller” as “1394
DV Camcorder”. Should this not be the case then click on “Refresh”.
The camera can be steered, but there is nothing to see on the monitor.
Check in the configuration from “VideoCapture” that the “Ulead DirectShow-Capture-
Plugin” is chosen. If your PC has another VfW based card for video recording like a
graphic card, TV card, etc... then the video capture could be set to one of these devices.
Direct by the video capture preview on the monitor the image is distorted, also in the
recording the distortion is there when played back, in the Media player for example.
Some cameras (JVC, Canon) don´t work correctly with the MS steering. To use the TI
steering you need to be sure it is listed in the Device Manager.
After exporting a finished clip all the processed scenes are mosaically distorted or the
camcorder signals “Incorrect Format”.
Under Win 98 SE there are two necessary DV updates, (2427up.exe, 243174up.exe).
These updates can be installed directly from the installation CD.
When trying to export a finished clip a message appears saying the cassette is copy protected
or the camcorder isn't able to record.
Install the DV updates from the installation CD.
Some cameras have problems identifying the status over the FireWire port. Remove the
cassette from the camera and tape the holes on the back side with two small tape strips.
