Determine whether your device is online

1. Select File > Capture.
2. (Mac OS) If a QuickTime Capture Settings dialog box opens, choose video and audio settings appropriate to your project.

   These settings will be preserved for the project, but you may need to set them again for each new project.

3. Select the Settings tab in the Capture panel.
4. In the Device Control area of the Settings tab, click Options.
5. In the DV/HDV Device Control Settings dialog box, click Check Status.

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