S-Video problem with Parallels Windows XP

[Scopegeek]

I've searched the forums for a similar problem, but unable to find anything on this topic:

I am running Parallels with Windows XP so I can use a Pinnacle Video Capture Device with my Mallincam astonomy video camera and capture images using DeepSky Imaging software. Here is the problem:

The Pinnacle device handles both composite and S-video inputs. I've tested the device on my XP PC laptop and I know the device is capable of receiving and displaying input from both sources. On my Mac Mini running Parallels, Windows XP, and the same DeepSky Imaging software, the device only passes the composite video source to the MAC. I've loaded the same Pinnacle drivers on both the PC and the Mac, but get no S-video signal on the Mac.

The Mac Mini is my first Mac and the reason I purchased it is so I could use it to control my LX200GPS telescope and the Mallincam video camera, and display live video images using DeepSky Imaging simultaneously on one machine. It all works, except for the S-video issue.

Has anyone experienced a similar problem and have a solution?

Thanks,

Rob Lambert
Las Vegas Astronomical Society
702-461-1390

 

[bobtomay]

Can't help here, but I would strongly suggest you edit that post and remove your phone number.

 

[chscag]

With those type of devices (video input source, capture devices, etc) it's best to not run Windows XP from a VM but rather use Boot Camp and let it run natively.

Another option:

Parallels has just released version 5 for the Mac. If you're not using the latest version you might try upgrading.

Regards.