DV Deck Error

[miniDVhelp]

I am using a Sony Digital HD Videocassette Recorder (GV-HD700/1) and I'm trying to import video from MiniDV (SonyDVC) tapes that someone else recorded. When inserting the tape an error message appears telling me to "Change Tape To Correct Format". I have not been able to find a solution. The video was recorded 3 years ago (2010) on unknown cameras that I do not have access to. I think they might have been Sony cameras, but there is a possibility that they were Canons. Any help with this issue would be very much appreciated.

[filmboss80]

Well, what's recorded on the tape -- standard def DV or HDV? Whichever it is, you need to set playback of the Sony unit to that format.

[hech54]

Did the tapes come from overseas?

[miniDVhelp]

I have tried it on DV and HDV settings, both were unsuccessful. I believe they were shot in HDV. Not 100% sure. The tapes were not bought overseas.

[hech54]

The tapes were not bought overseas.

It doesn't matter if they were BOUGHT overseas....were they possibly recorded somewhere outside of the United States?

[miniDVhelp]

They were recorded in the United States of America.

[filmboss80]

Okay, then. Is is possible they are DV format, recorded in LP speed? Could the audio setting be 12-bit instead of 16-bit? Is there any way you can contact the person who made the recordings to check what format and settings were used?

[aedipuss]

another possibility is they are HDV but are 720p60 and sonys can't handle that format. you'd need a jvc unit to capture from.