Microsoft KB Archive/923949

= Windows Movie Maker may incorrectly detect the mode of a digital video camera on a Windows Vista-based computer =

Article ID: 923949

Article Last Modified on 11/13/2006

-

APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Ultimate

-



SYMPTOMS
When you run Microsoft Windows Movie Maker on a Microsoft Windows Vista-based computer, Windows Movie Maker may incorrectly detect the mode of a digital video camera. This behavior can interfere with publishing to tape or video capture.

Typically, digital video cameras have three or four modes of operation. These modes frequently include the following modes:
 * Camera
 * Off
 * VCR
 * Memory

The details of these modes vary by manufacturer. However, most cameras provide the same functionality. When you change modes, Windows automatically detects the mode of the device.



CAUSE
This issue may occur because you quickly change the device mode from Camera to VCR or from VCR to Camera. Windows may not recieve the correct notification from the device if the changes occur too quickly.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, wait for Windows to detect that the mode has changed every time that you change modes. Pause after you switch the device from one mode to another. Then, wait for Windows to detect that the mode changed before you move to the next mode.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Keywords: kbtshoot kbhardware kbprb kbmm kbsound kbexpertisebeginner KB923949

-

[mailto:TECHNET@MICROSOFT.COM Send feedback to Microsoft]

© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.