carolyn, thanks for the quick response. I am actually using a Panansonic model, but I think the problem occurs on both cameras. I'm pretty sure I tried recording in both settings. I probably won't be doing too much DVD buring as my computer can't burn DVDs. One other question: Are there any decent movie editors that can handle .MOD files? When I say decent, in comparision with Windows Movie Maker. Thanks again!

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.

You can use .mod files using Cyberlink Power Director Movie Maker software. (came with my JVC) I really liked it until I found out I couldn't upload to youtube using .mod files. It has lots more functions than movie maker. You can buy it from cyberlink.com or they also offer a free trial if you'd like to try it out first. There are other movie software programs out there I'm sure. Try a google search for 'movie maker software'.

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?

I wish I knew of one. The cyberlink software did not offer various ways to 'save' movies. (not that I remember anyway:o) Youtube does not allow .mpeg2 or .mod files. Not yet anyway. Hard drive camcorders are ahead of their time. The web has not caught up with the technology yet. Its coming soon hopefully, just not yet.

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....

a friend suggested to me to try out Ulead Visual Studio as a edit software. It will open .mod files and i believe will save it as a file for youtube if i'm not mistaken

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, are you sure you don't mean ulead video studio? I did a google search and didn't see any ulead visual studio...

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!

all of you having a problems with JVC EVERIO camcorder please use Total Video Converter your problems will disappear!!

im using it now to convert MOD files to AVI or MPG format without problems!!

mail me if you have problems..coz i aint come back and see your post and reply...

thumbs up!

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!

Carolyn,

Thanks so much for your input. I bought my Everio @ CompUSA and only used the camera for months. When I finally tried to download my clips, 8 months had gone by. There is no mention in the manual of the software! When I went back to CompUSA, they said to try JVC. When I called JVC, they said I waited too long. When I told them that the software was supposed to come with what I paid for, the connection was "lost". Thanks also for your offer to use your software but you are probably right about me not being able to use it for proprietary reasons...

Dyowei,

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

Connie, I just happened to be here first. I did a google search for it when I checked it out. Its easy to find that way. You can download it from effectmatrix.com
At least thats where I found it. I am sorry you are having such a hard time with your camcorder. I wish someone had a better suggestion for you to recover your software. Have you tried Cyberlink?

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

Dyowei,

I've removed the links as it'd be safer if everyone just downloaded from the official website.

www.effectmatrix.com/total-video-converter/

Just download Total Video Converter....

It doesn't support MOD files....

I own a JVC GZ-MG21U..When I shoot the video, I can see the date and time but when I save it to computer and play the video, the date and time are not displayed.
I want to get the date and time stamp of the video when i view the video from computer.
any idea how this can be done.

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 all,

Carolyn/Sandy - Take a look at the following extension:

.MOI - JVC Camcorder time-stamp file

From memory, date and time information is stored using that file. I may be wrong, but it's a start!

Jay.

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.

Hi,

When I tried renaming the .mod files to .avi or .mpg, it plays correctly on Windows Media Player but lacks sound or video when I try to edit it using Adobe Premiere Pro or Windows Movie Maker.

However, I found out that you can burn .mod video files directly using Ulead DVD Movie Factory or Nero. However, the quality of the video isn't great using Nero. It's perfect with Ulead DVD Movie Factory. Unfortunately, the program doesn't have too many features.

However, I would like to burn video files in the future in fancier programs like Adobe Premiere Pro. Is it possible to configure a JVC video camera to save the videos as .mpg/.avi files instead of .mod when it's recording? If so, how? I don't have the manual, that's why.

Thanks.

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.

hallo carolyn..i was downloading the software that you've suggested to convert the .mod files to avi..it's so great..but then i realized that the file size becoming up to 10 times bigger than the origin...can you give mw a tips again? btw nice advice, althought i must surf again for another tips..

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.)