Can't batch digitize or digitize from an inpoint
by bob
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May 4, 2005 at 7:32:45 pm
I'm using Avid Xpress Pro for Mac, using Mac OS X 10.3.8 on my 12" powerbook with 1.25 GB ram. I'm using a Sony DSR-11 over firewire to digitize. When I try batch capturing, or even capturing from a set inpoint, it searches for a pre-roll point for about a minute, then gives me the error message "failed to find pre-roll point."
Anyone know what could be the probelm? Your help is greatly appreciated.
Re: Can't batch digitize or digitize from an inpoint by commercial hack on May 4, 2005 at 7:46:27 pm
I had the same challenge last night with my Express DV. I just turned off the TC button and digitized from just before the shot I wanted. I'm not sure why it's doing that either.
Re: Can't batch digitize or digitize from an inpoint by commercial hack on May 4, 2005 at 7:47:23 pm
I had the same challenge last night with my Express DV. I just turned off the TC button and digitized from there. I'm not sure why it's doing that either.
Re: Can't batch digitize or digitize from an inpoint by David on May 4, 2005 at 9:29:30 pm
I am having the same problem.
It basically takes 3 to 5 times clicking the record button before the actual capture begins. This is with an in and out point set before capturing takes place.
Each time takes 30 seconds or so then the error message...Exception:Failed to find the preroll point on tape.
We just upgraded to MCA 2.1.1 on XP service pack 2
I did not have this problem before the upgrade (1.5.1)
I have tried with custom preroll checked and unchecked.
Thanks for any insight.
David
I needed to reconfigure my DSR 1800 settings (within Avid) because they went to default DV generic device after the 2.1.1 upgrade.
Thanks to a mvegas from the Avid forums.
Gotta love it when it works.
David
