I'm having the same problem. Following the instructions step-by-step, and we
never get to a Capture Method page so I can click Capture entire page
automatically. Figured these might be old instructions for a previous
version or something? Anyone???

I did find, however, that while on the Capture Video Page you can take the
check OUT of the Create clips when wizard finishes box and it will capture
the entire video, BUT you need to sit and wait while the camera plays the
whole tape. I was hoping that the Capture Entire Video automatically would
be faster than that.

Has anyone been able to get this to work as per the instructions???

"Daedalus" wrote:

> I have been using Windows MM2 to try to capture DV from a Canon MVX200i. The
> camera is connected to the PC via an IEEE 1394 cable.
>
> When running the vidoe capture wizrd I can't get the program to capture from
> the tape automatically.
>
> I select 'Capture from video device ' in the movie task pane. The wizard
> starts but does not show the 'Video Capture Device' page; although the top of
> the next page shows the device as being a Canon DV device. I enter a name for
> the clip and choose a save to location. I then select 'Next' and come to the
> video settings page and choose the DV-AVI format (although I have tried this
> with other settings as well). I then select 'Next' and proceed to the
> 'Capture Video' page. For some reason I can't get to the 'Capture Method'
> page to select 'Capture the entire tape automatically'.
>
> I can capture manually on the capture video capture page so the video can be
> transferred between the camera and the PC.
>
> I have read the camera manuals, WMM2 help both on the PC and online and
> can't find a solution. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
> --
> Newbie

Which version of Mm are you using, and how are you connected to the pc.


For MM2.1 and firewire connected cam,


Open movie maker, connect cam by firewire and in vcr/playback position.
Click on capture from video device
This opens video capture wizard. Name file and choose location > Next
Choose file type, I'd go for dv-avi as its the best quality > Next
Here I get capture the entire tape automatically or captuer parts of the
tape manually, and also show preview > Next
In this window, you have the start and stop buttons for capturing manually
if that's what you've chosen and creat clips/mute speakers/captuer time
limit options.

Whichever way you apture, it always captures in real time, so 5 minutes
takes 5 minutes to capture.
Manual capture means you start capture and tehn press stop when you want it
to. You can then search for a ne position on the tape using the controls
under the preview window, and then press start capture again, etc etc.

Graham


--
Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com


"SandyInAZ" <SandyInAZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E562FBB1-0A4C-436B-B49B-E35D5B2BEF46@microsoft.com...
> I'm having the same problem. Following the instructions step-by-step, and
> we
> never get to a Capture Method page so I can click Capture entire page
> automatically. Figured these might be old instructions for a previous
> version or something? Anyone???
>
> I did find, however, that while on the Capture Video Page you can take the
> check OUT of the Create clips when wizard finishes box and it will capture
> the entire video, BUT you need to sit and wait while the camera plays the
> whole tape. I was hoping that the Capture Entire Video automatically
> would
> be faster than that.
>
> Has anyone been able to get this to work as per the instructions???
>
> "Daedalus" wrote:
>
>> I have been using Windows MM2 to try to capture DV from a Canon MVX200i.
>> The
>> camera is connected to the PC via an IEEE 1394 cable.
>>
>> When running the vidoe capture wizrd I can't get the program to capture
>> from
>> the tape automatically.
>>
>> I select 'Capture from video device ' in the movie task pane. The wizard
>> starts but does not show the 'Video Capture Device' page; although the
>> top of
>> the next page shows the device as being a Canon DV device. I enter a name
>> for
>> the clip and choose a save to location. I then select 'Next' and come to
>> the
>> video settings page and choose the DV-AVI format (although I have tried
>> this
>> with other settings as well). I then select 'Next' and proceed to the
>> 'Capture Video' page. For some reason I can't get to the 'Capture Method'
>> page to select 'Capture the entire tape automatically'.
>>
>> I can capture manually on the capture video capture page so the video can
>> be
>> transferred between the camera and the PC.
>>
>> I have read the camera manuals, WMM2 help both on the PC and online and
>> can't find a solution. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
>> --
>> Newbie

Graham,

Thanks for the reply.

In the About Windows Movie Maker box it says Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:Service Pack 2), then
Windows Movie Maker version 2.1.4026.0. So, I'm assuming I have MM2.1...
It's running on Windows XP Professional.

It looks like I'm definitely missing the Capture Method page. I walked
through your instructions and once I select the file type and click next, I'm
sent directly to the page with the start/stop buttons and create
clips/mute/capture timer limit options -- never given the opportunity to
capture entire tape or parts of tape.

Another thing I noticed, was on the screen where I am to select the file
type, the option you suggest of dv-avi is grayed out -- I cannot select it.
I looked that up in the help and it says it is only selectable if you are
capturing from a dv device. However, I am capturing from a dv device -- a
Sony DCR-HC20 Digital Video Camera Recorder. So, I don't understand why the
dv-avi option would be grayed out. I wonder if that is also keeping me from
getting the Capture Method screen?

Oh, and one more thing that may be notable: I am connecting via USB and not
firewire. I don't have a firewire cable for this device.

"Graham Hughes" wrote:

> Which version of Mm are you using, and how are you connected to the pc.
>
>
> For MM2.1 and firewire connected cam,
>
>
> Open movie maker, connect cam by firewire and in vcr/playback position.
> Click on capture from video device
> This opens video capture wizard. Name file and choose location > Next
> Choose file type, I'd go for dv-avi as its the best quality > Next
> Here I get capture the entire tape automatically or captuer parts of the
> tape manually, and also show preview > Next
> In this window, you have the start and stop buttons for capturing manually
> if that's what you've chosen and creat clips/mute speakers/captuer time
> limit options.
>
> Whichever way you apture, it always captures in real time, so 5 minutes
> takes 5 minutes to capture.
> Manual capture means you start capture and tehn press stop when you want it
> to. You can then search for a ne position on the tape using the controls
> under the preview window, and then press start capture again, etc etc.
>
> Graham
>
>
> --
> Graham Hughes
> MVP Digital Media
> www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
> www.dvds2treasure.com
> www.simplydv.com
>
>
> "SandyInAZ" <SandyInAZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E562FBB1-0A4C-436B-B49B-E35D5B2BEF46@microsoft.com...
> > I'm having the same problem. Following the instructions step-by-step, and
> > we
> > never get to a Capture Method page so I can click Capture entire page
> > automatically. Figured these might be old instructions for a previous
> > version or something? Anyone???
> >
> > I did find, however, that while on the Capture Video Page you can take the
> > check OUT of the Create clips when wizard finishes box and it will capture
> > the entire video, BUT you need to sit and wait while the camera plays the
> > whole tape. I was hoping that the Capture Entire Video automatically
> > would
> > be faster than that.
> >
> > Has anyone been able to get this to work as per the instructions???
> >
> > "Daedalus" wrote:
> >
> >> I have been using Windows MM2 to try to capture DV from a Canon MVX200i.
> >> The
> >> camera is connected to the PC via an IEEE 1394 cable.
> >>
> >> When running the vidoe capture wizrd I can't get the program to capture
> >> from
> >> the tape automatically.
> >>
> >> I select 'Capture from video device ' in the movie task pane. The wizard
> >> starts but does not show the 'Video Capture Device' page; although the
> >> top of
> >> the next page shows the device as being a Canon DV device. I enter a name
> >> for
> >> the clip and choose a save to location. I then select 'Next' and come to
> >> the
> >> video settings page and choose the DV-AVI format (although I have tried
> >> this
> >> with other settings as well). I then select 'Next' and proceed to the
> >> 'Capture Video' page. For some reason I can't get to the 'Capture Method'
> >> page to select 'Capture the entire tape automatically'.
> >>
> >> I can capture manually on the capture video capture page so the video can
> >> be
> >> transferred between the camera and the PC.
> >>
> >> I have read the camera manuals, WMM2 help both on the PC and online and
> >> can't find a solution. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
> >> --
> >> Newbie
>
>
>

I have the same version - fully updated. I too have followed those
instructions. I can get it to work on my laptop but not on my PC so I
understand the process and steps to follow. I connect with a firewire cable
on both laptop and pc.

Is this a hardware problem with the firewaire card in my PC? If so, how can
I tell?

Thanks for your responses and feedback.
--
Newbie


"SandyInAZ" wrote:

> Graham,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> In the About Windows Movie Maker box it says Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
> Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:Service Pack 2), then
> Windows Movie Maker version 2.1.4026.0. So, I'm assuming I have MM2.1...
> It's running on Windows XP Professional.
>
> It looks like I'm definitely missing the Capture Method page. I walked
> through your instructions and once I select the file type and click next, I'm
> sent directly to the page with the start/stop buttons and create
> clips/mute/capture timer limit options -- never given the opportunity to
> capture entire tape or parts of tape.
>
> Another thing I noticed, was on the screen where I am to select the file
> type, the option you suggest of dv-avi is grayed out -- I cannot select it.
> I looked that up in the help and it says it is only selectable if you are
> capturing from a dv device. However, I am capturing from a dv device -- a
> Sony DCR-HC20 Digital Video Camera Recorder. So, I don't understand why the
> dv-avi option would be grayed out. I wonder if that is also keeping me from
> getting the Capture Method screen?
>
> Oh, and one more thing that may be notable: I am connecting via USB and not
> firewire. I don't have a firewire cable for this device.
>
> "Graham Hughes" wrote:
>
> > Which version of Mm are you using, and how are you connected to the pc.
> >
> >
> > For MM2.1 and firewire connected cam,
> >
> >
> > Open movie maker, connect cam by firewire and in vcr/playback position.
> > Click on capture from video device
> > This opens video capture wizard. Name file and choose location > Next
> > Choose file type, I'd go for dv-avi as its the best quality > Next
> > Here I get capture the entire tape automatically or captuer parts of the
> > tape manually, and also show preview > Next
> > In this window, you have the start and stop buttons for capturing manually
> > if that's what you've chosen and creat clips/mute speakers/captuer time
> > limit options.
> >
> > Whichever way you apture, it always captures in real time, so 5 minutes
> > takes 5 minutes to capture.
> > Manual capture means you start capture and tehn press stop when you want it
> > to. You can then search for a ne position on the tape using the controls
> > under the preview window, and then press start capture again, etc etc.
> >
> > Graham
> >
> >
> > --
> > Graham Hughes
> > MVP Digital Media
> > www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
> > www.dvds2treasure.com
> > www.simplydv.com
> >
> >
> > "SandyInAZ" <SandyInAZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:E562FBB1-0A4C-436B-B49B-E35D5B2BEF46@microsoft.com...
> > > I'm having the same problem. Following the instructions step-by-step, and
> > > we
> > > never get to a Capture Method page so I can click Capture entire page
> > > automatically. Figured these might be old instructions for a previous
> > > version or something? Anyone???
> > >
> > > I did find, however, that while on the Capture Video Page you can take the
> > > check OUT of the Create clips when wizard finishes box and it will capture
> > > the entire video, BUT you need to sit and wait while the camera plays the
> > > whole tape. I was hoping that the Capture Entire Video automatically
> > > would
> > > be faster than that.
> > >
> > > Has anyone been able to get this to work as per the instructions???
> > >
> > > "Daedalus" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have been using Windows MM2 to try to capture DV from a Canon MVX200i.
> > >> The
> > >> camera is connected to the PC via an IEEE 1394 cable.
> > >>
> > >> When running the vidoe capture wizrd I can't get the program to capture
> > >> from
> > >> the tape automatically.
> > >>
> > >> I select 'Capture from video device ' in the movie task pane. The wizard
> > >> starts but does not show the 'Video Capture Device' page; although the
> > >> top of
> > >> the next page shows the device as being a Canon DV device. I enter a name
> > >> for
> > >> the clip and choose a save to location. I then select 'Next' and come to
> > >> the
> > >> video settings page and choose the DV-AVI format (although I have tried
> > >> this
> > >> with other settings as well). I then select 'Next' and proceed to the
> > >> 'Capture Video' page. For some reason I can't get to the 'Capture Method'
> > >> page to select 'Capture the entire tape automatically'.
> > >>
> > >> I can capture manually on the capture video capture page so the video can
> > >> be
> > >> transferred between the camera and the PC.
> > >>
> > >> I have read the camera manuals, WMM2 help both on the PC and online and
> > >> can't find a solution. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
> > >> --
> > >> Newbie
> >
> >
> >

Sandy, you're problem is using USB2, you need to get a firewire card and
cable.

--
Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com


"SandyInAZ" <SandyInAZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:843B8169-8555-4BDB-B21A-27F01AD2DDB2@microsoft.com...
> Graham,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> In the About Windows Movie Maker box it says Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
> Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:Service Pack 2), then
> Windows Movie Maker version 2.1.4026.0. So, I'm assuming I have MM2.1...
> It's running on Windows XP Professional.
>
> It looks like I'm definitely missing the Capture Method page. I walked
> through your instructions and once I select the file type and click next,
> I'm
> sent directly to the page with the start/stop buttons and create
> clips/mute/capture timer limit options -- never given the opportunity to
> capture entire tape or parts of tape.
>
> Another thing I noticed, was on the screen where I am to select the file
> type, the option you suggest of dv-avi is grayed out -- I cannot select
> it.
> I looked that up in the help and it says it is only selectable if you are
> capturing from a dv device. However, I am capturing from a dv device -- a
> Sony DCR-HC20 Digital Video Camera Recorder. So, I don't understand why
> the
> dv-avi option would be grayed out. I wonder if that is also keeping me
> from
> getting the Capture Method screen?
>
> Oh, and one more thing that may be notable: I am connecting via USB and
> not
> firewire. I don't have a firewire cable for this device.
>
> "Graham Hughes" wrote:
>
>> Which version of Mm are you using, and how are you connected to the pc.
>>
>>
>> For MM2.1 and firewire connected cam,
>>
>>
>> Open movie maker, connect cam by firewire and in vcr/playback position.
>> Click on capture from video device
>> This opens video capture wizard. Name file and choose location > Next
>> Choose file type, I'd go for dv-avi as its the best quality > Next
>> Here I get capture the entire tape automatically or captuer parts of the
>> tape manually, and also show preview > Next
>> In this window, you have the start and stop buttons for capturing
>> manually
>> if that's what you've chosen and creat clips/mute speakers/captuer time
>> limit options.
>>
>> Whichever way you apture, it always captures in real time, so 5 minutes
>> takes 5 minutes to capture.
>> Manual capture means you start capture and tehn press stop when you want
>> it
>> to. You can then search for a ne position on the tape using the controls
>> under the preview window, and then press start capture again, etc etc.
>>
>> Graham
>>
>>
>> --
>> Graham Hughes
>> MVP Digital Media
>> www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
>> www.dvds2treasure.com
>> www.simplydv.com
>>
>>
>> "SandyInAZ" <SandyInAZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E562FBB1-0A4C-436B-B49B-E35D5B2BEF46@microsoft.com...
>> > I'm having the same problem. Following the instructions step-by-step,
>> > and
>> > we
>> > never get to a Capture Method page so I can click Capture entire page
>> > automatically. Figured these might be old instructions for a previous
>> > version or something? Anyone???
>> >
>> > I did find, however, that while on the Capture Video Page you can take
>> > the
>> > check OUT of the Create clips when wizard finishes box and it will
>> > capture
>> > the entire video, BUT you need to sit and wait while the camera plays
>> > the
>> > whole tape. I was hoping that the Capture Entire Video automatically
>> > would
>> > be faster than that.
>> >
>> > Has anyone been able to get this to work as per the instructions???
>> >
>> > "Daedalus" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I have been using Windows MM2 to try to capture DV from a Canon
>> >> MVX200i.
>> >> The
>> >> camera is connected to the PC via an IEEE 1394 cable.
>> >>
>> >> When running the vidoe capture wizrd I can't get the program to
>> >> capture
>> >> from
>> >> the tape automatically.
>> >>
>> >> I select 'Capture from video device ' in the movie task pane. The
>> >> wizard
>> >> starts but does not show the 'Video Capture Device' page; although the
>> >> top of
>> >> the next page shows the device as being a Canon DV device. I enter a
>> >> name
>> >> for
>> >> the clip and choose a save to location. I then select 'Next' and come
>> >> to
>> >> the
>> >> video settings page and choose the DV-AVI format (although I have
>> >> tried
>> >> this
>> >> with other settings as well). I then select 'Next' and proceed to the
>> >> 'Capture Video' page. For some reason I can't get to the 'Capture
>> >> Method'
>> >> page to select 'Capture the entire tape automatically'.
>> >>
>> >> I can capture manually on the capture video capture page so the video
>> >> can
>> >> be
>> >> transferred between the camera and the PC.
>> >>
>> >> I have read the camera manuals, WMM2 help both on the PC and online
>> >> and
>> >> can't find a solution. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
>> >> --
>> >> Newbie
>>
>>
>>

Daedalus
Check out this page, which gives many things to try, including how to check
the firewire card. One thing to bear in mind though, is that the card can
check out ok, but still be faulty - if that makes sense
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Probl...notCapture.htm

--
Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com


"" <Daedalus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0AD61AE8-7622-449B-89DD-49ABAC88C97D@microsoft.com...
>I have the same version - fully updated. I too have followed those
> instructions. I can get it to work on my laptop but not on my PC so I
> understand the process and steps to follow. I connect with a firewire
> cable
> on both laptop and pc.
>
> Is this a hardware problem with the firewaire card in my PC? If so, how
> can
> I tell?
>
> Thanks for your responses and feedback.
> --
> Newbie
>
>
> "SandyInAZ" wrote:
>
>> Graham,
>>
>> Thanks for the reply.
>>
>> In the About Windows Movie Maker box it says Microsoft Windows Movie
>> Maker
>> Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:Service Pack 2), then
>> Windows Movie Maker version 2.1.4026.0. So, I'm assuming I have MM2.1...
>> It's running on Windows XP Professional.
>>
>> It looks like I'm definitely missing the Capture Method page. I walked
>> through your instructions and once I select the file type and click next,
>> I'm
>> sent directly to the page with the start/stop buttons and create
>> clips/mute/capture timer limit options -- never given the opportunity to
>> capture entire tape or parts of tape.
>>
>> Another thing I noticed, was on the screen where I am to select the file
>> type, the option you suggest of dv-avi is grayed out -- I cannot select
>> it.
>> I looked that up in the help and it says it is only selectable if you are
>> capturing from a dv device. However, I am capturing from a dv device --
>> a
>> Sony DCR-HC20 Digital Video Camera Recorder. So, I don't understand why
>> the
>> dv-avi option would be grayed out. I wonder if that is also keeping me
>> from
>> getting the Capture Method screen?
>>
>> Oh, and one more thing that may be notable: I am connecting via USB and
>> not
>> firewire. I don't have a firewire cable for this device.
>>
>> "Graham Hughes" wrote:
>>
>> > Which version of Mm are you using, and how are you connected to the pc.
>> >
>> >
>> > For MM2.1 and firewire connected cam,
>> >
>> >
>> > Open movie maker, connect cam by firewire and in vcr/playback position.
>> > Click on capture from video device
>> > This opens video capture wizard. Name file and choose location > Next
>> > Choose file type, I'd go for dv-avi as its the best quality > Next
>> > Here I get capture the entire tape automatically or captuer parts of
>> > the
>> > tape manually, and also show preview > Next
>> > In this window, you have the start and stop buttons for capturing
>> > manually
>> > if that's what you've chosen and creat clips/mute speakers/captuer time
>> > limit options.
>> >
>> > Whichever way you apture, it always captures in real time, so 5 minutes
>> > takes 5 minutes to capture.
>> > Manual capture means you start capture and tehn press stop when you
>> > want it
>> > to. You can then search for a ne position on the tape using the
>> > controls
>> > under the preview window, and then press start capture again, etc etc.
>> >
>> > Graham
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Graham Hughes
>> > MVP Digital Media
>> > www.myvideoproblems.co.uk
>> > www.dvds2treasure.com
>> > www.simplydv.com
>> >
>> >
>> > "SandyInAZ" <SandyInAZ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:E562FBB1-0A4C-436B-B49B-E35D5B2BEF46@microsoft.com...
>> > > I'm having the same problem. Following the instructions
>> > > step-by-step, and
>> > > we
>> > > never get to a Capture Method page so I can click Capture entire page
>> > > automatically. Figured these might be old instructions for a
>> > > previous
>> > > version or something? Anyone???
>> > >
>> > > I did find, however, that while on the Capture Video Page you can
>> > > take the
>> > > check OUT of the Create clips when wizard finishes box and it will
>> > > capture
>> > > the entire video, BUT you need to sit and wait while the camera plays
>> > > the
>> > > whole tape. I was hoping that the Capture Entire Video automatically
>> > > would
>> > > be faster than that.
>> > >
>> > > Has anyone been able to get this to work as per the instructions???
>> > >
>> > > "Daedalus" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> I have been using Windows MM2 to try to capture DV from a Canon
>> > >> MVX200i.
>> > >> The
>> > >> camera is connected to the PC via an IEEE 1394 cable.
>> > >>
>> > >> When running the vidoe capture wizrd I can't get the program to
>> > >> capture
>> > >> from
>> > >> the tape automatically.
>> > >>
>> > >> I select 'Capture from video device ' in the movie task pane. The
>> > >> wizard
>> > >> starts but does not show the 'Video Capture Device' page; although
>> > >> the
>> > >> top of
>> > >> the next page shows the device as being a Canon DV device. I enter a
>> > >> name
>> > >> for
>> > >> the clip and choose a save to location. I then select 'Next' and
>> > >> come to
>> > >> the
>> > >> video settings page and choose the DV-AVI format (although I have
>> > >> tried
>> > >> this
>> > >> with other settings as well). I then select 'Next' and proceed to
>> > >> the
>> > >> 'Capture Video' page. For some reason I can't get to the 'Capture
>> > >> Method'
>> > >> page to select 'Capture the entire tape automatically'.
>> > >>
>> > >> I can capture manually on the capture video capture page so the
>> > >> video can
>> > >> be
>> > >> transferred between the camera and the PC.
>> > >>
>> > >> I have read the camera manuals, WMM2 help both on the PC and online
>> > >> and
>> > >> can't find a solution. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
>> > >> --
>> > >> Newbie
>> >
>> >
>> >

SandyInAZ wrote:
> Graham,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> In the About Windows Movie Maker box it says Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
> Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:Service Pack 2), then
> Windows Movie Maker version 2.1.4026.0. So, I'm assuming I have MM2.1...
> It's running on Windows XP Professional.
>
> It looks like I'm definitely missing the Capture Method page. I walked
> through your instructions and once I select the file type and click next, I'm
> sent directly to the page with the start/stop buttons and create
> clips/mute/capture timer limit options -- never given the opportunity to
> capture entire tape or parts of tape.
>
> Another thing I noticed, was on the screen where I am to select the file
> type, the option you suggest of dv-avi is grayed out -- I cannot select it.
> I looked that up in the help and it says it is only selectable if you are
> capturing from a dv device. However, I am capturing from a dv device -- a
> Sony DCR-HC20 Digital Video Camera Recorder. So, I don't understand why the
> dv-avi option would be grayed out. I wonder if that is also keeping me from
> getting the Capture Method screen?
>
> Oh, and one more thing that may be notable: I am connecting via USB and not
> firewire. I don't have a firewire cable for this device.
>

I think that may be your problem. I get the same result with my JVC
GR-D72US. The camcorder manual implies that you can capture video by
either USB or firewire, but whenever I try USB I get the same result
you are noting. Switch to firewire and it will probably start working.

Martin