to use dv-1394 device control, the tape on which you'll be recording your dv material must contain continuous and consecutive time code. you can stripe your entire tape with time code by recording black video for the duration of the tape.

    to do this, insert a blank tape into your camcorder, put the lens cap on, then record up to the end of the tape.

    the format of your dv tape must match the format you're recording. for example, if you set your dv-1394 device to record in dv/dvcam format, your tape must be striped entirely in dv/dvcam format. mixed format tapes are not supported.