Pinnacle won't capture first 2 seconds

[ToxicWes]

I am currently trying to capture from a DV tape with Pinnacle Studio 9.

I am starting the DV tape from the beginning. When I click the start capture button, Pinnacle itself will pay the tape but will not START capturing until approx. 2 seconds of the tape have passed.

There is content in these 2 seconds that I must capture. Any ideas as to why it won't capture from the beginning?



It does this will all capture formats...AV, MPEG, etc.

[julitomg]

That´s why it´s important NOT to start your recordings right at the beginning of a tape..you should record a few seconds of "black"(leaving the lens cap on)or if your camera has it, color bars. I do it for as much as 20 seconds. Also, you´re more likely to find drop outs at the very beggining and at the very end of a tape (in the end I also record a few seconds of bars)

[jolphil]

Hi,
Am I missing something? Why not start the capture then run the tape?You can edit it later..I had a similar problem with the OSD of my tape machine that showed "PLAY" for a few seconds..Like it has been mentioned,all new recordings should be a few seconds into the tape..You can also try to copy the tape onto another machine and then leave a few seconds for clearance..
PS I use Studio to capture analog signals but DV may be different..If so ignore this post..
Goodluck
jolphil