TITLE
    PowerBook (FireWire): Device Control In Final Cut Pro
Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
58605
2/22/00
5/30/00

TOPIC

    This article describes an issue and provides a resolution to controlling some Digital Video (DV) devices using Final Cut Pro on a PowerBook (FireWire) computer.


DISCUSSION

    Symptom
    After controlling some DV cameras and video cassette decks with Final Cut Pro, you may lose communication with the camera or deck. In some cases Final Cut Pro may stop responding. This symptom is seen with the following devices:
    • Sony DSR-20
    • Sony GV-D300
    • Sony GV-D900
    • Sony PC-10
    • Sony TRV-7
    • Sony TRV-9
    • Sony TRV-9E
    • Sony WV-D9000

    Solution
    Use the Software Update control panel to download and install the Mac OS 9 Update (9.0.4), which includes FireWire 2.3.3. You can also download Mac OS 9 Update from Apple Software Updates at http://www.apple.com/swupdates/ .

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: PowerBook (FireWire)

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