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Com.NZ

2009-11-15 15:44:51

having the same problem here.

Bought a panasonic S26. Goes perfectly. The MOD file can be dragged out from the SD Card onto the pc's desktop.

But, once there, it's essentially useless. It will not play even after an attempt to convert it.

And, of course, Window's Movie Maker will not accept it at all.

Jennifer

2009-11-28 20:21:49

I have tried to upload my pictures from JVC Everio GZ-MG130, but the computer will not even recognize the device, though I have their software.

I have tried it without their software and it doesn't matter which drive I plug into, so what to I do? The menu on the camera comes up and you have to choose "playback on PC" or something else and then it shows the USB connection picture and then it just sits there. Automatically the software PowerCinema pops up but there is no device noted. I can't even find it in my Explorer.

What to do? I just want my pics. My video is fine on the direct DVD burner I have.

Paul

2009-11-30 18:56:33

Jennifer,
If the video is on an SD card, you need to make sure that you format the SD card before you use it. Also, there are some SD cards that the JVC Everio cameras do not support. The ones they recommend as compatible are Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. You need to read the instructions regarding SD Cards. If the video is on the hard drive, you need to make sure that you get the order right when you connect and disconnect from the PC. Always connect the camera before turning the camera on, and use the "safely remove hardware" when you remove the camera.

Jennifer

2009-12-01 23:53:07

Dear Paul,

Thank you for responding. This is all regarding pictures, not video. I saved them on the Hard Drive. I will try to watch my order when I sign on, but my computer isn't even recognizing that it is hooked into the E or F drive. It makes the connection ring sound, but then when I look in those drives (or any others) I do not see it. How do I get them to recognize each other. I have read the whole book, they are not very helpful.

Thank you for your time and effort.
Jen

Paul

2009-12-02 21:09:02

Hi Jen,

I had a similar problem early on when I was using the camera. I had to re-install the software and then it worked again. I think it was because I didn't follow the correct procedure. In any case, it worked after I re-installed the software.

pelthead

2009-12-05 15:08:24

The latest software from Corel (Ulead) will open *.MOD files just fine. Corel Video Studio X2. Also it works with XP/Vista/Windows 7 (both 32bit and 64bit of each OS)

http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1175714228541

There is a trial version avail. as free download.

Henry

2009-12-12 09:23:18

I have a JVC GZ-MG330 and my problem is...how come on my JVC screen it's so clear but when I play back on my PC its very poor quality like 5/10 for clear sharpness.

When I go into full screen you can see big pixels. I don't have a problem with converting to different formats they all look the same.

Its not my PC as I've also had the same problems on other PCs I've used. Is there a specific method to make it look very clear?

Marlees

2009-12-15 16:01:16

Carolyn -

PLEASE HELP ME!!

When I play back my videos I've taken on my JVC Everio I can barely hear anything...this has just started happening recently...could you please tell me how to change the volume on my JVC Everio MG 505 because I can't find a switch! Please help!

Paul

2009-12-15 19:22:33

Henry, There is a setting in the camera under "quality"
There are 4 settings in my camera 1. Economy, 2. Ultra Fine, 3. Fine, 4. Normal. You need to set your camera on the highest setting. This will give you the best possible quality on your camera. The other thing to do, if you are producing the video on some video software, is to use the editing software to sharpen the video and highlight the colours as well as changing the brightness and contrast. Even these small adjustments can make quite a marked difference in the appearance of the video.

Henry

2009-12-16 17:26:10

Thankyou Paul, yes I use the Ultra Fine quality, I use Sony Vegas 9 for editing, but forgot to use those plug-ins to adjust the picture lol thanks heaps Paul!

Ego

2009-12-19 21:11:40

I just got my HP laptop (Windows 7) a few days ago and it came with HP MediaSmart Video, but for some reason it won't show any of my videos I've uploaded from my camera.

It shows the sample videos that came with the laptops and it also gives you the option to edit them, but it won't even bring up any of my videos! It just says all folders are empty! This is driving me crazy so if anyone can help please let me know! Thanks

Tori

2010-01-01 00:30:49

Have tried everything! Please can someone help! Trying to make a home movie using Windows movie maker.

Have converted MOD files to AVI using Prism but there is no sound! Are there any encoding settings I should change before conversion?

Also...I downloaded AVS conversion for $50 to try that too, I converted MOD files to WMV and split files. It plays fine on Windows movie maker with sound too but when I preview the movie I made, the movie jumps and freezes and wont even allow me to burn to disc saying there is an error!

Getting very frustrated! Does anyone have any advice they can give me?

Niall

2010-01-06 12:49:17

I have a JVC GZ-MG20 camcorder (GZ-MG20EK) and I'm using WinXP SP3 (still!).

The bizarre thing is, I can watch .MOD files in WMP or Media Player Classic directly from the camcorder HDD when it's hooked up to the PC via the USB cable. I can also import these files into Cyberlink PowerDirector for converting to .AVI etc (this s/w came with the camcorder).

However, if I copy the .MOD files to my PC HDD and try to watch/import them I get an error saying it cannot render the file or the file format is not recognised. If I rename to .MPG the files still won't play.

Surely this can't be a MPEG-2 codec problem, as it doesn't make sense why I can watch the videos straight from the camcorder but NOT when they've been copied to my hard drive!

Mark

2010-01-10 14:48:18

I just created DVDs of the content from the JVC Everio GZ-MG505E very easily and with best quality (same as original on camera) with TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 Trial Version.

1. Copy all .mod files to your PC's hd.
2. Import the .mod files in TMPGenc. You will get some warning for each .mod file, but you can just click it away.
3. Add a menu if you like. The menu will have a TMPGEnc watermark though. Fortunately the actual video will NOT have any watermark!
4. Create output and burn it to disc.
5. Play it on any DVD player.

Paul

2010-01-11 18:08:19

Tori, there are several posts on here saying that Windows Movie Maker and .mod files are not compatible. I have also tried WMM and it is a WASTE OF TIME trying to create a movie with WMM and .mod files.

You need to move on and use something else for your editing software. As I have said elsewhere on here I use the Cyberlink software and have for the last 3 years - without a problem.

Everything works perfectly and you can do some great editing to make a great movie.

Pete

2010-01-11 20:41:27

I have a JVC MG275 and have had lots of issues in regards to producing videos with sound. I have found a solution that works for me. Hope it helps someone else.

1. Using the software that comes with the camera, PowerDirector, open all your files into this program.

2. Once the videos you want to produce are in this program, you can now edit and create your home movie.

3. Once you have completed your edit of videos and are ready to put the videos on a disc, in PowerDirector, click on the produce button towards the top of the page.

4. Make sure the option 'Create a file' is selected, then press the next arrow.

5. In step 2, make sure the '.AVI' option is highlighted, because you want to create a avi file. Once it is highlighted, click the arrow representing the next button.

6. Click on the 'tick' that represents the start rendering button.

7. Once it has finished, the file will have been automatically saved on the C: drive. It will be called 'Produce' when you are looking for the file. The file size will seem very large for the amount of time the video goes for. For example, I created a home movie that was an hour long. When I produced the avi file, the size of the file was 12.7 GB.

8. Now that you have the produced avi file, you need to open Windows Movie Maker. The version I have is from Windows Vista, so I am not sure what number version it is.

9. In WMM, click on 'Import video' and open the avi file called 'produce' that you just created in PowerDirector. Once that file is in WMM, make sure you select the 16:9 ratio if you want it in widescreen. Once the file has been imported into WMM, drag the file into the timeline.

10. Now, If your computer has a DVD burner, you will click on 'Create DVD' and even if the file is 12GB, it will still fit on the normal 4.7GB DVD disc (at least I have found that to be the case.

11. This disc should now hopefully be able to be played on a DVD player with sound and image :)

12. I have spent countless hours trying to figure out a way to make videos from my camera. This way finally worked for me. If it doesn't work for you I am sorry, just trying to help out someone else who has also struggled with this camera.

Paul

2010-01-14 01:52:18

Peter, The Power Director software is by Cyberlink. You have described exactly how I produce a video, up to the point where you create an avi file and then change to Mindows Movie maker.

I just keep going in Power Director to put it in the timeline, voice it over, add music, create opening and closing titles etc etc.

You can do all that in the Power Director software without switching to WMM. I save it as a .wmv file and you need to experiment with the available alternatives so that you get a good balance between file size and quality of video.

It is sometimes worth sacrificing a tiny bit of quality for a smaller file size. This is particularly important if you want to email the finished product.

Joe

2010-01-15 12:27:20

Pete,

I also use Cyberlink Power Director 7.0 for my movies created with my JVC MG275 camera. The version of PowerDirector that comes with the camera is limited, so you maybe better off spending few bucks to purchase the full version of PowerDirector.

The only difference in my process is that instead of using AVI for my movies I use MPEG format. This creates a smaller file size and better quality than AVI.

Yes, you don't have to use Windows Movie Maker, PowerDirector can manage all that for you. You can even create semi-professional DVD menus.

To do this, once you have created your project, save it first, then click the Produce (I think it is) tab located at the top. This will open a new dialog box with all the menu selections that you would like to use.

When you are satisfied with your DVD menu, which you can include music in the background, just click on 'Burn'. That's it! Then watch your masterpiece on a HDTV :)

One thing though, since most of us have a home theatre of some sort, when you are creating your project make sure you select the 'Use Dolby 5.x' option, it's a check box. Thanks for describing the process so well. I agree with Paul.

Good job guys, keep on sharing.

Jiminy

2010-01-15 20:35:11

Does anyone know how to retain the 16:9 aspect ratio when converting files in PRISM file conversion software? my converted files keep coming out as 4:3

Tori

2010-01-23 01:11:33

Thanks Paul for your reply.

I figured out how to get sound using WMM with MOD files after about 50 hours! I have now made my 17 minute movie after about another 50 hours! It plays fine in WMM and in Windows DVD Maker but when I come to burn to disc it says "Can not burn to disc, unspecified error" I just need to get this movie onto disc and then I will take your advice and ditch WMM forever.

Could you please give me any advice on what I could try.

coco

2010-01-25 00:01:26

hey, does anyone know how to import videos from a JVC GZ-MG135 to imovie on a mac? - I looked up the cameras iMovie is compatible with, and mine isn't on the list - so if anyone has any tips please let me know.

Miles

2010-01-25 13:59:09

Thanks for the advice regarding Prism Converter. The results from converting MOD to AVI have been the best so far. I'm still getting fine longitudinal lines after conversion (only when the the subject matter is moving though)at least the aspect ratio is remaining the name now. Any advice regarding those lines?

Cass

2010-01-25 18:28:41

I was able to switch my video from mod to avi/mpg.. but how do you keep the wide-screen format? mine seems to go away and make everyone and everything really skinny. It's quite annoying. If anyone can help please tell me.

Sam

2010-01-27 00:19:21

I have the JVC Everio Camcorder and I too am having difficulties. I successfully converted .MOD to .MPG files but when I go to Windows Movie Maker to import and edit my clips, an error window comes up saying it could not be imported and "An interface has too many methods to fire events from".

Paul

2010-01-27 21:16:20

Tori, it depends on what format the video is after WMM has produced it. It is more than likely .wmv If that is the case, then it is able to be put on a CD as well. It depends on who is going to look at it and whether they will use a DVD player or computer. If it is only going to be used in a computer the cd format is fine and easy to burn onto a cd.

I have never used the Windows DVD maker, but have had good success with Nero and the Cyberlink DVD product. There are a couple of decisions that you need to make as to format, but both the products I have used work well with the .wmv format.

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