I tried the Prism software that Carolyn suggested and i do not have a problem using Pinnacle Studio 8. Thanks so much cause i was about to return this camera and get a miniDV.

Thanks again for the input. With the Cyberlink software, isn't there a way to save it as a file type that can be used for YouTube? If not, do you think there are programs that can import .mod and create a movie then save the file type as something else?

Rick,
Thanks for the info. squared is great but I still need the original software for my Everio GZ-MG21U. It seems to have been omitted in the original packaging...hmmm.

Any ideas? Anyone?

So many clips, so little software....

Connie, you will have to contact JVC. If you didn't buy the camera from a reputable dealer, you are basically 'out of luck'. Why didn't you just return the camera when you discovered the software was missing? This is what I'm unclear about. If I bought a product and there was no software with it, I would've taken it back the next day. Where did you buy it? Sounds to me like you'll have to go back to the original source to get it. The main problem is that you can't share software anymore. I would be happy to send you mine, since I've already installed it, but licensing won't allow you to use my software. Its already registered to me. I would possibly try to sell your camcorder 'as is' on Ebay or Craigs list and then use that money towards buying it again, or something similar, that has the software provided in the package. I hate that you are having this experience but you need to be really careful. Make sure that you have all components when you buy something and make smart purchases from a reputable dealer who can help you after the sale, if there are any problems.

makr: thanks for the advice, I got Ulead video studio and it works great. It has even more features than WMM. Thumbs up for you!

From the looks of it, total video converter looks like a really great program! Thanks for the heads up on it! For those of us already using the Prism converter, its always nice to know there is a back up just in case! (So write the name down or be sure to bookmark this page!) Total video converter is also a freebie! Nice!

Dyowei,

Where would I get Total Video Converter from? Sounds great...

Where would I get Total Video Converter mod.file to mpg great.

Just download Total Video Converter....

It doesn't support MOD files....

Thats a real shame that the total video converter doesn't support .mod file. I read the page and it said it was a 'total video converter'. To me, that implies all extensions. You'd think that they couldn't advertise it as 'total' if it didn't convert them all! (maybe they should change the name:o) Sorry too, I didn't download it personally and try it. Thanks for the heads up about it though. Jay and I were both trusting that the person who suggested it had used it.

But that is the point of having forums isn't it. When we all come together, we all benefit. (well, most of the time)

Sandy, have you tried an SD card? Wonder if that'd make a difference? I looked through the manual to see if I could find the words 'time date stamp'. There were a lot of references about setting the time but I didn't see anything in there about setting a date stamp. Did you try it on the 'date index screen' or the 'event' mode? (page 28 of the instructions manual)

I'll check my camcorder out over the weekend and see if I can figure it out.

hey carolyn, jay..thanks..

i think i confused u with my question.
what i need is the date and time should get displayed in while the video is played from the computer.
tried the sdcopy.exe.
it asks which extn to be converted. if u give .mod, it converts them to .mpg. If you give .moi, it changes them also to .mpg.
this doesnt help as the coverted file doesnt show the date and time during play.

Jessica, unfortunately, you have to record in .mod files. There is no way to change that at all. Instead of renaming the files, try converting them instead to .avi files using the prism converter. (see above for the full instructions and url to prism converter.) Then make your movie in either of your editing programs. This will hopefully solve the sound problem. Works for me!

Sandy, you are looking for a date stamp on the video in playback and in the saved movie. Correct? Have you tried the date/index screen mode or the event mode yet? I haven't had a chance to try it myself today but will shortly. This may be the way to add it to your video. I am not sure yet. Be back soon.

I could not remember what my file size does when I convert it so I just made a dummy video Linc. When I convert my .mod to .avi, the file actually becomes slightly smaller in size, not larger. I have NO idea why thats happening to you. Has anyone else noticed this happening?

Connie, I've tried a couple of different settings on my JVC to see if I can get a date stamp. No go. The only mode I haven't tried yet is the 'event' mode. Have you tried that yet? I can't seem to get a date stamp on the video no matter what I do.

Suggestion. I understand that what you are trying to do may require a date on the video. Can't you simply add a date into the video using movie maker? To do this, use the 'add title and credits' feature in movie maker. Use the one that says 'add title ON the selected clip'. You can ad-lib whatever does not appear on the original video onto the video using this feature. You can also move it around or add it to any part of the video. You can also adjust the font and the color and place it appears. You can also add more than one and may be able to stretch it out for the entire vid. (I haven't tried stretching mine out yet but its a possibility. Play around with this feature and see what happens.)