1394 video converter internal error

[Gavin Bray]

Hello

I've just bought a DFG/1394-1e video converter that's hooked up to my Mallincam video camera and I'm using IC Capture 2.0 running on Vista. My video camera is PAL and I've connected it using an S-Video cable.

Last night this setup was working fine. Tonight it's not and I don't know what has changed.

IC Capture displays an error dialog saying "The device 'Video to 1394 Converter (7700304)' is in live mode, but does not seem to deliver images. Please try to choose a different video format or try reconnecting your device to your computer."

The live window displays "INTERNAL ERROR COMP1 (PAL) UYVY 640x480".

I've confirmed that my S-video cable and video camera are functioning as I receive video when I plug it into an analog monitor.

I've also tried a different cable, rebooted my PC, disconnected and reconnected the converter's firewire cable a number of times, restarted IC capture a number of times, tried VirtualDub, and tried all the different video formats available in IC Capture. None of this makes a difference.

What's causing this problem and how do I rectify it?

Thanks
Gavin

[Stefan Geissler]

Gavin,

The error text on the blue screen "INTERNAL ERROR COMP1 (PAL) UYVY 640x480" indicates, that not the
S-VHS, but one of the composit inputs is in use. Please change the input channel in the IC Capture
software to "S-VHS", it is the last entry in the list box near the right edge of the
Device-Toolbar.

[Gavin Bray]

Stefan

My apologies. I did have this set correctly but hadn't noticed it was set to composite. I changed it back to S-Video and everything worked perfectly.

Thanks for your prompt support.

I'm very impressed with the 1394 video converter and IC Capture.

Keep up the great work!

Regards
Gavin