ADVC110 I am using the unit via a firewire connection to my macpro. None of the input selection light come on and I can't pick up the unit when the VCR input is playing as well when using apps such as iMovie, etc. Any thoughts?

Sean Kelley Mar 25, 2007

btw ... I tried two types of connections on the firewire side (6-4pin) and 96-6pin). Neither lit up the machine. My fear is it is fried ...

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I'm guessing that you have it connected via a 6pin firewire on the ADVC100 to a 4pin firewire on your macpro. The device needs to be connected via 6pin to 6pin in order for the device to get power, otherwise you'll have to buy a AC adapter (which is not included). Otherwise it's a great device for DV conversion on multiple platforms!

Posted on Mar 23, 2007

Anonymous Mar 26, 2007

Well, if it's fried, then take it back!! (If it's still under warranty...)

Otherwise it's most likely some solder points in the machine, and unless you know what your doing, I'd take it to a shop to get fixed.
Anonymous Mar 27, 2007

oh, and just to let you know...if you connect the 6pin to 4pin then you would not get any power to that device, you'll have to get a AC adapter in order for it to work that way...

...for $300, I'd try and at least get a universal adapter if it's not under warranty. (I'm sure that you'll find other uses for the adapter if the video converter doesn't work...)

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