Connecting the DV video source

To capture DV video, your computer must be able to connect to a DV device using IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.Link). For detailed instructions on connecting your device, see your device documentation. Premiere's built-in DV support relies on DV support in the operating system. To provide DV support through their operating systems, Microsoft and Apple require IEEE 1394 interfaces that are compliant with the OHCI specification. Many computers include OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 ports on the computer, and almost all current IEEE 1394 cards are OHCI-compliant. IEEE 1394 interfaces that are not supported by the operating system require their own presets, driver software, and Premiere plug-ins for use from within Premiere. If your computer does not have a built-in IEEE 1394 interface, you can purchase a hardware capture card that provides the interface. Check with your computer's documentation for more information.

The first step in capturing DV video is to connect the camcorder or deck to the IEEE 1394 port or card in your system. Plug an IEEE 1394 connector into the DV In/Out port on the camcorder or deck and plug the other end into the IEEE 1394 port on the system's panel or on the card installed in the system.

Some DV camcorders require a connection to their power adapter to activate the IEEE 1394 port. Other camcorders may go into sleep mode or demo mode if left in the camera mode without tape activity for a period of time. To avoid these problems, connect your camcorder to its power adapter when setting it up for capturing or dubbing video. If the camcorder goes into demo mode with the power adapter connected, turn off this feature using the camcorder's menu system.

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