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bwash1cor22  
#1 Posted : Saturday, February 18, 2017 11:26:18 PM(UTC)
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Good evening,
I am having trouble with getting my camcorder to show up via firewire video card on the software for streaming purposes and etc..
Any suggestions, input, advice, and etc... What has worked for you guys? If you're still using a firewire connection???

I am using a JVC GY-HD200 professional camcorder.

Thanks In Advance!
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#2 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 6:13:38 AM(UTC)
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Hi

please describe what is the problem...
Does vMix see your card or not?
Did you set your camera correctly according to compatible modes for 1394 output?

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#3 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:22:42 PM(UTC)
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Good morning!
Yes vMix is not recognizing my card and my camera is set to and ready to go in the 1394 mode
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#4 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:51:25 PM(UTC)
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Are you sure this card still work?
Can you use this card with another software, like VLC, FMLE, etc... ?
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#5 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 1:04:28 PM(UTC)
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@ bwash1cor22

Which edition of Windows are you running and what driver are you using for the Firewire IEEE 1394 Host Controller?
Typically, vMix wont see the card but rather, your system needs to recognize your camera as a connected device, and then vMix will see your camera.


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#6 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 1:44:50 PM(UTC)
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I am using windows 10
Not sure on the driver... where do I go to find that exact info out at it?
My computer does recognize my card, not sure about my camera
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#7 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:24:20 PM(UTC)
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#8 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 3:00:04 PM(UTC)
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@ bwash1cor22

If the camera is plugged in via Firewire, it should show up in "Device Manager" under Imaging Devices.
As DWAM asks, are you able to use (see) the camera with other software, like an NLE like Adobe Premier?
I have found that JVC cameras can be temperamental when connecting to a PC via Firewire as to "who is on first" and I can't remember which is which but I think it's the camera has to be off when connecting and then turning it on once connected, but it might be the other way around.
Keep us posted.


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#9 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 4:08:29 PM(UTC)
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I am currently using the following:

1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller

this is what is listed in my device manager under -
-IEEE 1394 Host Controllers
-1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller

Do I need to have/use 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy)???

And no, my camera is not showing up on other software...
I've tried VLC and nothing shows up...
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#10 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 4:18:14 PM(UTC)
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Before I try to replace the driver, I'd try another camera first. Can you find another 1394 camcorder somewhere?
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#11 Posted : Sunday, February 19, 2017 4:43:45 PM(UTC)
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@ bwash1cor22

I know when using Windows 7, I had to use Legacy Drivers, but AFAIK, I don't require that option in Windows 10.
Does it give you an option for Legacy drivers? If so, try it.
Also, have you tried different Off/On scenarios? (i.e. 1. Computer off, Camera On and then turn on computer and 2. Computer On, Camera Off and then turn camera On)
There is also the possibility that the Firewire port on the camera is pooched (I've heard of that particularly with JCV cameras)
Many of these threads I found are dated, but it might give some insight into the issue:

https://www.daniweb.com/...via-firewire-help-please

http://www.videoforums.c...a-camcorder-via-firewire

http://en.community.dell...tainment/f/217/t/6444485

http://www.tomsguide.com...-camcorder-firewire.html

You are not the first to experience such trouble, it's just that it's older technology and not a lot of people still using it today, but it caused a lot of frustration for people back in the day.


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