This can't be used as an external monitor? No problem. So, even though I got an RCA/Component > VGA cable for my computer monitor. I've got so much old and outdated stuff, I am trying to minimize what else I add to the pile of old equipment I have. As to the monitor output, Yes the only way to see the menu is via analog outputs (Composite/S-Video/Component), Firewire is for raw DV/HDV data transfer only not a video display output, This was designed for professionals who have a monitor in their equipment, The only way to see the menu is to get an external monitor or an analog video capture device and hookup to the computer, But that may overload you computer CPU, the easiest way is to get an external monitor or hookup to your TV, Most modern TV's still have component input. I hope some Mac users will chime in, PC is the best platform for this kind of activities unfortunately. I appreciate any input on this, especially how I can make adjustments of the menu selection on this player. I just want to be able to capture this stuff in its raw format and then send it off for editing, if necessary. I have searched this forum and y'all are VERY knowledgable. But is there anything that I am missing when I capture this stuff? Lastly, wanting to transfer these once and just have the raw files, what is the best settings in order to save them at? Quicktime saves them in MOV files in Apple ProRes it seems, which I've read is pretty decent and a 90 minute set will be anywhere from 25-40GB. ![]() ![]() Is there any way to use the video editing program like Adobe Premiere or Quicktime as an external monitor in order to make changes to the unit? I bought an RCA to VGA cable to run out of the M15AU into my computer monitor and my monitor won't pick up the playback unit as anything coming out of it? I really don't want to pick up some small display just to run these videos. ![]() The M15AU requires an external monitor in order to make any setting changes on the unit itself which is HIGHLY annoying. I have also rewound/fast forwarded the tapes a few times before the actual playback of the file in order to ensure proper tension and lubrication. But still will clean the unit once the tape arrives. This unit was taken care of by PBS California, so I assume they had done decent maintenance on it. I have a cleaning tape on the way to clean the heads. I have the space and the hard drive speed with an SSD and no other programs running on the computer itself while transferring. I assume that many of these tapes are 15+ years old and are just degrading in quality and while capturing the tapes via firewire, the glitches would make the tapes stop? I really just want to transfer the whole tapes as one whole file. ![]() But when I would transfer back the tapes, there would be "breaks" in the film. I have tried Adobe Premiere, Quicktime and LifeFlix DV Importer (honestly, a waste of money but you win some and lose some) on my MacBook Pro. I purchased a Sony HVR-M15AU off Ebay and it has been frustrating from day one. I have about 100 master tapes that I am trying to transfer. I am pretty much a newcomer to video archiving (been doing audio archiving since I was 12-13). It has been very difficult getting this going. So I have a bunch of live footage that I am trying to archive with my Sony HVR-M15AU.
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