Panasonic PV-GS16 connection problem?

Question

I have a Panasonic PV-GS16 Digital Video Camcorder and a PC using Windows XP. When I connect the PC via the USB port I get an error that says the file 'mtdv2ku2.sys’ is missing. Any ideas on how to correct this? Thanks.

Answer 1

PV-GS16 is a miniDV vcam and should be connected to pc via firewire... video capture/edit try movie maker

Video  Editing  Process

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>.

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO :  video stream from tape-based Vcam

a.) Connect miniDV vcam to pc via FIREWIRE cable (4 or 6 pin) for best transfer (USB w/quality concern)

b.) Set vcam mode to playback, set for capture, pause

c.) Open wmm and set to TASKS pane

d.) Click Capture from video device; wmm  controls vcam operations- on play, video stream is captured to wmm/COLLECTION

IMPORT FILES :  from pc folder

e.) Import other video files*  

f.) Import other files: pics, music, narration

EDIT MOVIE:  create movie as a project

g.) Drag&drop video files from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence

h.) Enhance video: drag&drop music, effects, transition, filter; create titles…re-edit as you wish

FINISH MOVIE: render muvee file

i.) Render/Save MUVEE to pc and/ or share- CD; Save PROJECT (work-in-progress) for future edits.

Finally, SHARE:

j.) Burn to DVD***   (wmm2 only on CD)

   ** Most video editing app include DVD authoring, otherwise, use DVD authoring programs, e.g.,  WinDVD, Nero, Encore, etc.

Answer 2

There is no problem with the camera or the computer. The Panasonic PV-GS18 is a miniDV tape based camcorder. Video is transfered from the camcorder to your computer using the camcorder's DV port and connecting it to the firewire400 port of your computer. Add one if you don't have one. You will also need a firewire (IEEE1394a, i.Link - all the same thing) cable.

As you have discovered, USB does not work for transferring miniDV tape based video.