catastrophic failure - MINI DV help
 

When trying to record footage off my mini dv cam i get this error


catastrophic failure
The captured file cannot be inserted into the timeline, file maybe corrupt.
Do you wish to delete tihs item ?



but i can record just fine using it as a regular cam

juts cant get pre recorded video off my dv tapes


could it be the head's need cleaned? that light is on and this camera is known for needing cleaned all the time