That explains it...Thanks!

Any idea regarding the missing controls? Is this something that requires
firewire also?

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> You cannot capture DV-AVI through USB... ONLY through firewire. It's analog
> through USB.
>
> USB is designed really only for capture of still images... it's not fast
> enough for video and if you do manage to capture anything, it's usually full
> of dropped frames.
>
> Do yourself a favor and get a firewire card.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
>
>
>
> "GC" <GC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0A2A6097-107E-415B-AEDE-14054E51347B@microsoft.com...
> >I have a Panasonic PV GS31 connected via USB 2.0
> >
> > I am able to capture video but, there's a couple of issues:
> >
> > -When I select Configure\Video Settings I'm limited in size to 320x240.
> > -On the Video Setting screen I am unable to select DV-AVI (the radio
> > button
> > is grayed out)
> > -My device is listed as USB Video device (not Panasonic etc...)
> > -At the video capture screen I understand there are supposed to be buttons
> > below the preview pane for controlling my camera. None present?
> >
> > I have not tried to use a firewire connection is it possible that is
> > required for these functions?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
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