From 58176e3092eed9fb97b7ae5e67868698d1e42dee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Annalise <123590485+arnicholson@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2025 16:32:43 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update dv_transfer_station.md --- docs/_sections/dv_transfer_station.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/_sections/dv_transfer_station.md b/docs/_sections/dv_transfer_station.md index 37797924..f2ae6a20 100644 --- a/docs/_sections/dv_transfer_station.md +++ b/docs/_sections/dv_transfer_station.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ To set up a DV transfer station, you’ll need the following items: # Establishing deck to computer connection 1. **FireWire Connection:** In order to connect your DV deck to your computer for data transfer (capturing DV videotape formats), you will need to establish a FireWire connection between the two. To determine which cable you need, you will need to identify the DV output (typically located on the back of the deck/player/camcorder) and the data compatible FireWire or Thunderbolt input on your computer. Adapters may be needed as well depending on the model/generation of computer you are using. - - **Cable Selection:** Using the Cable Guide, determine the types of cables, adapters and power supply needed to connect your specific deck to the generation of Mac you are using. Ensure that any Thunderbolt cables are compatible with data transfer (vs. for display only). See note below for more details. + - **Cable Selection:** Using the Cable Guide, determine the types of cables, adapters and power supply needed to connect your specific deck to the generation of Mac you are using. Ensure that any Thunderbolt cables are compatible with data transfer (vs. for display only). See note below for more details. display vs data - **Display vs. Data Transfer:** For Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3, you need to ensure that the ports, cables, and adapters/dongles you are using all have the Thunderbolt symbol (vs. a display symbol) to ensure they are capable of transferring data from the DV deck to your computer. Otherwise, the deck will not show up in vrecord or DVRescue. While the connections look the same and will fit each other, they are not designed to operate the same way. - **Pro Tip:** If you have two ports that look like Thunderbolt ports on your computer, use the one closest to the front. On some generations of Macs the other port is actually a MiniDisplay port for video output. They look the same but use different cables. DVRescue and vecord won’t recognize the player if it’s connected to the wrong port.