Mac OS X 10.4.7 Special Report: FireWire device recognition issues

MacFixIt reader Scott Houston reports a recognition issue with a FireWire device -- Sony's HVR-M10U FireWire video deck.

Scott writes:

"While working in Final Cut Pro last night, Apple's software update popped up with the latest OS update as well as the latest QuickTime update.I let it update overnight and just sat down to keep working in FCP and can't get FCP to recognize my Sony HVR-M10U firewire video deck (which was working last night).

"I can see the deck in System profiler so I know the computer sees it, just not FCP. Apple has this Knowledge Base document. I did everything it instructed, threw away receipts, reinstalled QuickTime. Still no luck."

Outdated firmware or drivers may be precluding recognition for some FireWire devices. Try checking your device manufacturer's Web site for the latest downloads.

Index:

• Release Notes
• Common Workarounds
• Reverting (downgrading) to Mac OS X 10.4.6

• AirPort connectivity issues -- fixes
• Bluetooth: Erratic device behavior, loss of connectivity
• Cellular data modems now natively supported
• CS2 apps (Photoshop, etc.) not launching -- potential fix
• Digital camera problems -- not recognized, workaround
• Don't skip update verification process
• Dozens of SMB processes spawned -- fix
• Example of the dangers in continuing work while update is applying
• External drives not recognized -- fixes
• FireWire device recognition issues
• Increased fan activity -- fixes
• Intel re-release: Determining whether you have the old or new version, more
• Internet access problems caused by DNS errors
• iSync issues
• MacBook Pro screen failures with external display connected
• MacBook (13"): Vertical multi-colored lines at startup after Mac OS X 10.4.7 update
• Microsoft Word crashing frequently -- fix
• Palm synchronization issues
• Printing issues -- fixes
• Problems caused by devices connected during update
• Problems starting up after update -- fixes
• Quark Xpress 6.5: Problems with fonts, temporary fix
• Rosetta problems -- potential fix
• Safari: Problems accessing secure sites, crashes, more
• SoundSticks unrecognized -- fix
• Spotlight will be re-enabled after update
• SuperDrive burn issues -- fix
• Third-party displays causing freezes
• Trackpad difficulties -- input not recognized
• Two-finger click functionality now enabled on 15" MacBook Pros, PowerBooks
• USB problems (device recognition, preventing your Mac from sleeping etc.) -- fixes
• Widget "phone home" function actually a security measure
• Windows sharing and processor hogging (system slowdown)

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