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    capturing video VGN-A317s

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by oziris, Aug 28, 2005.

  1. oziris

    oziris Notebook Enthusiast

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    i'm having problems capturing video with my NB.
    i can't connect VCR with my NB using composite cabel.
    any suggestions or guide?
    thx
     
    oziris, Aug 28, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think they make like PCMCIA or RCA to USB connectors, but they are kinda pricey.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 28, 2005
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    oziris Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have dock station already. but when i try to connect VCR to NB there's no new device detected by Win.
     
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    How are you connecting the VCR? Is it on? Do you have capture software?
     
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    oziris Notebook Enthusiast

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    somehow i have managed to capture the picture on my NB but the picture is not good at all (i know VHS is kinda crap). i get different quailty with different software (dscaler, VirtualDub). i'll have to spend more time around that connection...
    thx anyway for the help zazons ;)
     
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    What kind of movies are they? Cause if they are store bought one you may be running into Macrovision issues.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 28, 2005
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