System requirements for capturing

To capture digital video footage, your editing system needs the following components:

For DV or HDV footage, one of the following:
- an OHCI‑compliant IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.Link) port or capture card
- a non‑OHCI‑compliant IEEE 1394 capture card with presets, drivers, and plug-ins written specifically for Adobe Premiere Pro.
For HD or SD footage playable on a device with SDI or component outputs, a supported HD or SD capture card with SDI or component inputs.
For HD or SD footage stored on media from file-based camcorders, a device connected to your computer capable of reading the respective media.
For recording audio from analog sources, a supported audio card with an analog audio input.
A codec (compressor/decompressor) for the type of footage you want to capture. Adobe Premiere Pro has its own codecs for importing DV and HDV footage. Plug-in software codecs are available for other types. Hardware codecs are built in to some capture cards.
A hard disk capable of sustaining the data rate for the type of footage you want to capture.
Sufficient disk space for the captured footage.
Note: Your operating system or hard disk format could limit the length of a captured clip.
A project that was created using a preset in the New Project dialog box in which all settings match the footage you plan to capture.

Note: Some DV and HDV camcorders require a connection to their power adapters to activate their IEEE 1394 ports. Other camcorders go into sleep mode or demo mode if left in the camera mode without tape activity for a period of time. To avoid these problems, connect your camcorder to its power adapter when setting it up for capturing or dubbing video. If the camcorder goes into demo mode with the power adapter connected, disable this feature using the camcorder menu system.