Windows Vista Trouble Importing Video from Panasonic NV-GS1 Camcorder on Windows Vista

[lj39]

Hi everyone,
I'm hope some one can help, I'm trying to import video from my Panasonic NV-GS1 Dv video camcorder. I have it connected to the pc which is running Vista home premium, via IEEE1394 fire wire cable.
I have tried to import this video using the "Auto play, import video using windows import video" also using move-maker and photo gallery with no joy nothing happens, I have left the camcorder running for 3-5min and nothing. However when I shut these applications down to try again, when I restart any of them and press import from camcorder, it tells me that "A video import is already in progress and to stop the video import before starting another, but how do you stop it?
Can anyone shed any light on this for me

Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing issues while trying to import video from your Panasonic NV-GS1 DV camcorder to your PC running Windows Vista Home Premium via an IEEE1394 (FireWire) cable. The error message you mentioned, "A video import is already in progress," indicates that there might be a background process or a hidden instance of the import operation still running. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:

Steps to Stop the Video Import Process:​

1. Check Task Manager:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • Look for any processes related to video import that might be running in the background. End these tasks if found.
   []Restart the Computer:
   • Sometimes, a restart can clear any background tasks that might be causing the issue.
   []Disconnect and Reconnect the Camcorder:
   • Disconnect the camcorder from the PC.
   • Close all programs related to video import.
   • Reconnect the camcorder and try importing the video again.
   []Try a Different Software:
   • If Windows Movie Maker and Photo Gallery are not working, you can try using third-party software like VLC Media Player or Adobe Premiere to import the video.
   []Update Drivers:
   • Ensure that the drivers for your camcorder are up to date. You can check the manufacturer's website for any driver updates.
   []Check Device Manager:
   • Open Device Manager and ensure that the camcorder is recognized without any errors. Update the driver if needed.
   []Try Different FireWire Ports:
   • If your computer has multiple FireWire ports, try switching the connection to a different port.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Make sure the camcorder is in the correct mode for importing videos.
     • Check the camcorder's settings to ensure it is set to output video via FireWire.
     If you continue to experience issues, please provide more details, and we can explore further solutions.