Mac won't recognise my JVC video camera

Last night when I connected my video camera it did work and I was able to put a whole tape onto my hard drive. However this morning my iMac would no longer recognise my camera.
- My camera is JVC GR-D53AA.
- The connection I am using is firewire.
- The software I've been using is iMovie.
- I've lost the installation CD but have a feeling it wouldn't be mac-compatible anyway. I've attempted to find a driver in the thought that might help, but to no avail.
- I checked out system profiler and it said, "Unable to list FireWire devices."
I've turned my camera on and off, quit and restarted iMovie; didn't help.
Unplugged and replugged cords.
I don't know whether the problem lies with my camera or computer or what.
Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks.

I have the same problem and obviously the repairing permission's seems to work... unfortunately as happy as I am knowing that someone has found a solution to a problem that I am also faced with... I am faced with the problem that I am a fourteen year old Mac illiterate... could you possibly explain in order how to 'repair permissions'?
Cheers, Micko.

Similar Messages

  • I have a JVC video camera and it records the video to a .mod format (which Apple devices don't support). I figured out how to get them to iPhoto using iMovie but I want to be able to get the videos on my iPad 2 but it won't let it sync. Any help?

    I have a JVC video camera and it records the video to a .mod format (which Apple devices don't support). I figured out how to get them to iPhoto using iMovie but I want to be able to get the videos on my iPad 2 but it won't let it sync. Any help?

    Thanks for that. Much more constructive than the last comment. It's only the restriction code I can't recall, not the access passcode. So I can currently access the device, just not age restricted content. Does that's make a difference? I also wondered if anyone knew how many attempts you get to try to get it right. Now tried 21 times and so far nothing bad has happened but I am concerned I'll eventually be completely locked out of the device. That doesn't seem in the spirit of things though. Surely it's foreseeable that a child could repeatedly try to guess the code so I can't see that it would be right to lock the device down completely in that circumstance, particularly if the access code is being typed in correctly every time.
    Thanks

  • Mac won't recognise camcorder

    My mac won't recognise my sony DCR-PC5E. It works fine on Windows, and my mac recognises other Sony DV's using the same firewire. Any ideas? I don't want to have to buy a new camcorder....

    Martin,
    Welcome to the discussions.
    Assuming you're using FireWire (what sony calls iLink) your camera should work.
    Have a look through some of the tips in this thread:
    http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2842371#2842371
    Matt

  • Mac won't recognise Nikon D80

    I'm trying to upload photos from a Nikon D80 I've had for several years, but haven't used lately. When I connect it using the Nikon supplied USB cable, the camera display indicates it's connected to a computer, but the Mac doesn't recognise there's a camera connected to it. This problem occurs on my MacBook Pro and also on my iMac. It also occurs whether I use Aperture or iPhoto. Aperture version is 3.4.5. I conclude there's a connection problem between camera and MacOS, but I don't know how to diagnose or correct it.

    As i said I'm not a Nikon user so I might be way off base but I downloaded the manual for the D80 and under the section on connecting to a computer is where they mention the different modes when connected.
    If you don;t have the manual you can get it here Product Manual in pdf format. Look for the section Connecting to a Computer under Reference. If you download the pdf manual open it in Preview it is easier to move around in it there then in Safari.
    If the camera has been in limited use for that long it is possible something got reset in it. I'd give that section a look to see if it helps.
    If in the past the camera showed as a device on the desktop that indicates to me the camera should be set to Mass Storage so look in the manual for how to get to that setting in the camera.
    good luck

  • I am using a jvc video camera and i am trying to upload the videos to iMovie. when i click "upload on pc" on the camera,nothing shows up on iMovie. I clicked on "Import from camera" on iMovie but nothing came up. Just my webcam.

    i am using a jvc video camera and i am trying to upload the videos to iMovie. when i click "upload on pc" on the camera,nothing shows up on iMovie. I clicked on "Import from camera" on iMovie but nothing came up. Just my webcam.

    I would say that odds are high that you have a bad cable. Maybe that is why they returned it.
    I would suggest trying a different firewire cable.
    You can find Firewire cables inexpensively at monoprice.com. You need a 4 pin to 9 pin firewire cable.
    Here is a link.
    http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10301
    Other things to check:
    Is your camera plugged in to wall power (not to batteries only). Must be hooked to an AC power source to import.

  • My mac won't recognise my new belkin hub hardware. Any Suggestions? It used to recognise it before I had the hard drive replaced

    My mac won't recognise my new belkin hub hardware. Any Suggestions? It used to recognise it before I had the hard drive replaced and now it doesn't.

    Pull out all of your USB devices, and reboot. Now, replace the USB devices they way you'd like them to work. That reassigns the devices so you can use them again.
    Respond here...I'm interested how this turns out.

  • I have an old JVC video camera and wish to import videos however the driver only supports windows.

    I have an old JVC digital camera and am trying to upload videos on to my Macbook pro. However the device is not recognised and the drivers only support windows.

    I have an old JVC camera, i would like to transfer the video which is on mini DV cassette
    It would help if you give us the exact model JVC camcorder you have.
    That said, nearly all miniDV camcorders (including JVC miniDV cams) transfer video via Firewire (aka iLink or IEEE 1394), not USB.   And no drivers are required, at least not on a Mac.  If you have a more recent Mac that has a Thunderbolt port (no Firewire port), you can use an Apple Thunderbolt-Firewire adapter to connect your camcorder to your Mac (although you may also need a 4-pin to 9-pin FW cable).
    Also, on miniDV camcorders that have both Firewire and USB connections, the USB connection is almost exclusively reserved for transferring still photos from the memory card in the camcorder, not video from the miniDV cassettes.

  • Old JVC Video camera, driver only compatible with windows.

    I have an old JVC camera, i would like to transfer the video which is on mini DV cassette via usb to my macbook pro however the device is not recognised and the driver is only compatible with windows. 

    I have an old JVC camera, i would like to transfer the video which is on mini DV cassette
    It would help if you give us the exact model JVC camcorder you have.
    That said, nearly all miniDV camcorders (including JVC miniDV cams) transfer video via Firewire (aka iLink or IEEE 1394), not USB.   And no drivers are required, at least not on a Mac.  If you have a more recent Mac that has a Thunderbolt port (no Firewire port), you can use an Apple Thunderbolt-Firewire adapter to connect your camcorder to your Mac (although you may also need a 4-pin to 9-pin FW cable).
    Also, on miniDV camcorders that have both Firewire and USB connections, the USB connection is almost exclusively reserved for transferring still photos from the memory card in the camcorder, not video from the miniDV cassettes.

  • Old Itunes library (from PC) on external hard drive - Mac won't recognise

    I feel like I've tried absolutely everything, so hopefully someone here can help.
    I had my Itunes library stored on an external disc. This was when I was using Itunes on a PC. It all ran fine....
    Now we've upgraded to a Mac and for the life of me I cannot get Itunes to recognise the library.
    First I just tried changing the folder location with no luck. Now I've tried holding down alt when starting Itunes, I've located the folder, and at first it seemed all was well as the albums (sans artwork) all appeared in Itunes. But when I try to play them or send songs to my Iphone, it says it can't locate the file. I've tried to then manually point it to the external drive and the old library and it still won't recognise it.
    Can anyone suggest anything??

    AnnieeR wrote:
    Can anyone suggest anything??
    these two reads may be helpful: one and two.

  • Mac won't recognise external burner

    my mac has been working with my external apple burner, however, it now won't recognise it even though i have a blank cd inserted and i'm unable to eject it

    Turn off everything and disconnect the external burner, then do an NVRAM reset.
    Shut down your Mac.
    Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R.
    Turn on your Mac.
    Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys immediately after you hear the startup sound.
    Hold these keys until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for a second time.
    Release the keys.
    Reconnect the burner and try using it.
    (Excerpt from How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support)

  • Mac won't recognise the CD in the Optical Drive

    My MacBook Pro won't recognise the CD in the Optical Drive. So I can't eject it put new one in.
    Why is doing this? How do I solve the problem and get my CD out?

    Are the CD's you are trying to install store bought CD's?
    What you might try doing if the CD drive is not showing up under the source is going to file and then clicking on Add to Library within iTunes. Find the CD inside of My Computer and trying to add the music.

  • Mac won't recognise my camera

    My Nikon D700 has become invisible to my new Mac. I managed to download some photos at first, but now Adobe Bridge (CS5) is telling me 'None detected' in the 'get photos from camera' list, & the camera is not seen by the Finder either. Can anyone advise what to do; I've never had this problem with any PC running Windows!

    Do these two resets:
    SMC RESET
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    Shut down the computer.
    Unplug the computer's power cord and ALL peripherals.
    Wait 15 seconds.
    Attach the computers power cable.
    Wait another 5 seconds and press the power button to turn on the computer.
    The 5 second timing is important to a successful reset.
    PRAM RESET
    Zap the PRAM
    Shut down the computer.
    Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
    Turn on the computer.
    Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
    Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
    Release the keys.

  • My mac dosn't recognise my JVC GR-D822

    I would like put in IMovie 8 new videos from my JVC GR-D822 and Imovie dosnt' see it.
    It has only see my Isight Camera ?
    Do you have any idea about that problem ?
    One month ago, that has worked.
    I use a firewire connection.
    Thanks of your help.

    I have the same problem and obviously the repairing permission's seems to work... unfortunately as happy as I am knowing that someone has found a solution to a problem that I am also faced with... I am faced with the problem that I am a fourteen year old Mac illiterate... could you possibly explain in order how to 'repair permissions'?
    Cheers, Micko.

  • My mac won't recognise my ipad

    have been trying to get my mac to recognise my iPad.
    Followed the apple assistant prompts and installed latest itunes update; restarted; tried different usb ports but no luck.
    any suggestions?

    Device not recognized (Mac)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591?viewlocale=en_US

  • My mac won't recognise my iphone

    My mac wont recognise my iphone

    see if this apple support documnent will help:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

Maybe you are looking for