R2
R Not
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Long Beach, CA
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|  Files on a HDD Digital Video Camera
I would not to not install any more programs on to my computer. I have a JVC HDD video camera. If I hook it up to my computer via the USB connection, I find the Hard Drive folder structure is as follows:
DCIM
EXTMOV
SD_VIDEO
The DCIM folder holds still photos (Jpg's). The EXTMOV folder is empty. The SD_VIDEO folder has sub-folders:
MGR_INFO
PRG001
PRG002
PRG003
PRG004
None of these holds a file type that my computer knows how to open, and the video files are apparently all stored in the PRG folders. In these folders are alternating files *.MOD followed by *.MOI. The MOI files all seem to be 1 KB "spacer" files, while the actual video data is in the much larger MOD files.
Is there a way to "process" these MOD files that does not involve installing JVC's software? Thanks for humoring me. |
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R2
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clubs: | Hmmm... it appears Media Player, but not QuickTime will play these files -- eh, at least part way, then it freezes. That may be an issue due to my computer... let me reboot. |
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Dogg
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Camera make and model would be helpful. Most cameras also ship with computer software and/or cables for connecting and transferring the files to your PC. The software is often needed to get files into a format the computer (or at least the provided software) can recognize and use.
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R2
R Not
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2 edits | Make = JVC. Model = I can't find it on the JVC site. It is about 2-3 years old.
Cable is no issue - it is a USB connection.
JVC software I don't want -- see first line of first post. So I am posting here for alternative solutions.
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Since Windows Media Player can "play" the files, all I need to do is see if it can convert them to mpegs. Can Media Player do that, or do I need alternative software? Thanks.
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Edit: Filext sez:
"JVC stores the video in files with a .MOD extension which are standard MPEG-2 VOB files with Dolby Digital sound. Third-party editing applications should be able to edit them."
It also sez the MOI file is a:
"JVC Everio Digital Audio File. When editing the .MOI file should be automatically opened along with the .MOD file."
I may simply be able to rename it with a .vob or .mpg extension. Or I can see what programs on my box can use these. Thanks. |
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wings10
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South Elgin, IL | reply to R2
To make it simple I would install the software that came with the camera. |
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rusdi
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Flippin, AR
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Might jus' try simply changing the extension at the end of .MOD to .MPG. Believe it or don't, I've found that will sometimes do the trick. Then Media Player Classic, or WMP will read 'em
Good luck!
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R2
R Not
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Long Beach, CA
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2 edits | reply to wings10
Thanks?  |
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R2
R Not
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Long Beach, CA
clubs: | reply to rusdi
rusdi, I posted too soon! Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. |
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