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VideoHelp Forum - Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) https://forum.videohelp.com/ Everything about HDV/DV/miniDV, AVCHD, Digital-8, DVD, HDD and other camcorders. DV hardware and production methods, lighting, lenses, shooting tips, DV capturing/copying and DV editing. en Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:10:20 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.videohelp.com/images/misc/rss.png VideoHelp Forum - Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) https://forum.videohelp.com/ Sony Camcorders-The Green Stripe Explained https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421133-Sony-Camcorders-The-Green-Stripe-Explained?goto=newpost Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:18:04 GMT Those of us who digitise Video8, Hi8 and DV from Sony camcorders have come across the dreaded green stripe down the right side of the frame (most pronounced with red video). There has been some conjecture about what type of camcorder causes it.

I've just done a test with a Hi8 camcorder, the TRV-66E, where I recorded a video onto tape and then captured it using S-Video and a GV-USB2. I can confirm that this setup produces a green stripe. I then took a video of the camcorder's flip-out screen and compared the two. There is marked overscan on the flipout screen, hence the green line is not seen.

GV-USB2 digitisation on the left, phone video of flipout screen on the right:

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Here's a snap of the Hi8 capture (GV-USB2) showing the stripe:

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It is clear that we're getting far more picture when capturing compared to looking at the screen.

I conclude that the green stripe is on every Sony camcorder recording, regardless of model (V8, Hi8 or D8). Further, from what I can see, there's no difference between a Hi8 camcorder and a Digital 8 camcorder when playing a tape. I suggest people don't bust their gut trying to find a Hi8 camcorder, just use a D8 if that's all you can find. And D8s are probably in better condition given they are younger.

As far as dealing with the green stripe, you can either crop the whole frame, blank it with a black border or use AVIsynth to reduce it's effect (with many thanks to @jagabo for the code):

Code:

ConvertToYUY2(interlaced=true)U = UtoY() # separate U channel

V = VtoY() # separate V channel

V = Crop(V,0,0,-16,-0) #remove discoloured portion and black border

extra=Crop(V,342,0,2,-0).PointResize(12,V.height)

V=StackHorizontal(V,extra).AddBorders(0,0,4,0,$808080) # add the extra, pad to 720 with grey

YtoUV(U, V, last) # mix the separate U and V with the original Y

AVISynth fix example:

[Attachment 93791 - Click to enlarge] ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) Alwyn https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421133-Sony-Camcorders-The-Green-Stripe-Explained Modern WinDV-style app coming soon... https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421070-Modern-WinDV-style-app-coming-soon?goto=newpost Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:02:55 GMT I am working on a free, modern WinDV-style app for capturing DV/HDV, etc. via Firewire to a Windows laptop/PC.

It's coming along nicely. So far these all work (from a select few decks/cams):
DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50 (incl. 4-channel audio), HDV (incl. 4-channel audio), Digital8 (and Hi8/Video8 if run through a suitable Firewire equipped cam).
Still in the works is: MicroMV

It does scene splitting after capturing an uninterrupted native master file.

It has a ton of features but is hopefully not too cluttered, and simple enough to use.

Main goal is to preserve/archive the tapes' footage, so there's no transcoding or recompressing.

[Attachment 93611 - Click to enlarge] ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) medipal https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421070-Modern-WinDV-style-app-coming-soon Canon ZR960 MiniDV not detected over FireWire on Windows 10 — ADVC-110 work https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421022-Canon-ZR960-MiniDV-not-detected-over-FireWire-on-Windows-10-ADVC-110-work?goto=newpost Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:36:44 GMT Hi everyone, I’m trying to capture MiniDV tapes from a Canon ZR960 using ScenalyzerLive (https://www.videohelp.com/software/ScenalyzerLive) on a Windows 10 64-bit PC, but the camera is not detected. My setup: Canon ZR960 MiniDV camcorder FireWire/IEEE 1394 connection PCIe FireWire card... Hi everyone,

I’m trying to capture MiniDV tapes from a Canon ZR960 using ScenalyzerLive on a Windows 10 64-bit PC, but the camera is not detected.

My setup:

Canon ZR960 MiniDV camcorder
FireWire/IEEE 1394 connection
PCIe FireWire card with a Texas Instruments 1394 OHCI controller
Windows 10 64-bit
ScenalyzerLive
FireWire cable: 4-pin (camcorder) to 6-pin (PC)
Camera powered by its AC adapter and set to PLAY/VCR mode

What I have tested:

The FireWire card itself is working: my Canopus ADVC-110 is correctly detected by Windows on the same PC and FireWire card.

The Canon, however, is not detected.

When I connect the FireWire cable to the Canon, the camera's LCD displays "DV-IN", so the camera appears to detect something on the DV port.

In Windows Device Manager:

The Texas Instruments 1394 controller is detected correctly.
An "AV/C Tape Recorder/Player" entry exists under Imaging Devices, but it is greyed out.
Its status is Code 45: "Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer."
Windows does not detect the Canon when I connect it.
ScenalyzerLive therefore does not see the camera either.

I also installed the 1394 OHCI Legacy driver and switched the FireWire controller to:

1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy)

I rebooted the PC and tested the Canon again, but the AV/C Tape Recorder/Player remains greyed out and the camera is still not detected.

I have not yet tested another 4-pin FireWire cable or another MiniDV camcorder, so I cannot completely rule out the cable or the Canon's DV port.

My question:

Given that the ADVC-110 works correctly on the same PC, FireWire card and driver, while the Canon ZR960 is not enumerated at all, what would be the most likely cause?

Could the DV/IEEE 1394 port on the Canon ZR960 be faulty, even though the camera displays "DV-IN" when the cable is connected?

Or is there another Windows/FireWire setting or diagnostic procedure I should try before assuming the camera's DV port is defective?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) tmangia https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421022-Canon-ZR960-MiniDV-not-detected-over-FireWire-on-Windows-10-ADVC-110-work