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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer Yesterday, 12:49 PM
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Posted By dpalomaki
IMO: A line TBC is essential. But keep in mind...

IMO: A line TBC is essential. But keep in mind that it "bakes in" to the output video line any timing issues for all subsequent devices in the signal path, so only one line TBC should be used. Use...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-10-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 421
Posted By dpalomaki
My MX-Pro power supply has a 6-pin output...

My MX-Pro power supply has a 6-pin output connector, the pin-out printed on the brick

Input 100-240 VAC ~47-63 Hz

Outputs
Pins 1,4: +5 VDC at 4.5 Amps
Pins 2,5: DC common
Pin 3: + 10 VDC at...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-10-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By dpalomaki
But 15 is a lot if on a for personal use DIY...

But 15 is a lot if on a for personal use DIY hobby basis. Many folks are likely content to do just one or two - their own unit.

Also. many folks are looking not for a 25 year estimated remaining...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-05-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 421
Posted By dpalomaki
FYI: The Videonics mixers (from the 1990s0 were...

FYI: The Videonics mixers (from the 1990s0 were were the MX-1 and its successor, the MX-Pro. The MX-Pro featured 13.5 mHz, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal processing for s-video inputs. Because it can mix two...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-05-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 421
Posted By dpalomaki
Keep in mind that lossless and uncompressed are...

Keep in mind that lossless and uncompressed are not the same. Some compressed codecs may be lossless within the limits of the sample depth and rate. (Similar to .ZIP files.)

Be aware that some...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-29-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 232
Posted By dpalomaki
As noted above a simple splitter per the link can...

As noted above a simple splitter per the link can cause issues and a significant signal weakening if both inputs are 75 ohm, as is typical for video. If you intent to send the same video signal to...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-27-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 261
Posted By dpalomaki
Consider MEDIAINFO software to report video file...

Consider MEDIAINFO software to report video file details.

NTSC VHS was generally considered to provide about 240 lines of horizontal (B&W) resolution, and on a good day perhaps 50 lines of color...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-26-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By dpalomaki
Over scan (amount) is defined by the display...

Over scan (amount) is defined by the display system, and was driven by the shape and variability of CRT displays and the mask around them. Broadcasters typically made an allowance for this by...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-24-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By dpalomaki
Camera. The sort of good news (from days of...

Camera. The sort of good news (from days of yore, is that it is in the nominal "over scan" area that would not have been visible on standard TV sets and CRTs. It becomes visible on the modern gear...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 02-23-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 580
Posted By dpalomaki
The ADVC was "end of service" in 2014, end of...

The ADVC was "end of service" in 2014, end of production is 2011, so finding any repair service for it will be a challenge.

IMO not worth fixing or replacing with another used unit, unless you are...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 02-22-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 580
Posted By dpalomaki
FWIW: I ran a quick check and both VLC and...

FWIW: I ran a quick check and both VLC and VirtualDub 1.9.11 connect to the ADVC300 on my Win10 system. (I could even capture with VLC!)

Read through the ADVC300 User Manual and and give close...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 02-21-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 580
Posted By dpalomaki
Check this thread ...

Check this thread
https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/video-capture/11194-avdc-300-canopus.html

FWIW: I can connect to and capture from my ADVC300 using my NLE (Edius 9 WG, last version to support...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 02-21-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 580
Posted By dpalomaki
Do you have a copy of the ADVC300 User Manual? ...

Do you have a copy of the ADVC300 User Manual? If the unit is set to PC mode on the DIP switch you need the Picture Controler to make adjustments.

The Digital light typically is on if the system...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 02-20-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 580
Posted By dpalomaki
With Picture Controller software you should see...

With Picture Controller software you should see the video input to the ADVC300 in the Preview window. In my Win10 PC it takes ~10 seconds for the image to appear after clicking the "Open Preview".
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 02-19-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 580
Posted By dpalomaki
No specific shelf life beyond what one might...

No specific shelf life beyond what one might expect from the components.

Does the "Picture Controller" software detect the ADVC300? It may not see it depending on the IEEE1394 driver installed.
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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-12-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 402
Posted By dpalomaki
LLM, brings to mind the game from years ago where...

LLM, brings to mind the game from years ago where you had three stacks or words, one of nouns, one of verbs, and one of one of objects. You picked one from each stack, strung them together, and it...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-12-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 402
Posted By dpalomaki
If that is the case it is not very smart. The...

If that is the case it is not very smart. The intelligence is in making the rule set; what to look for and what to do when it is found, and what is a satisfactory end result.

System learning may...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-11-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 402
Posted By dpalomaki
IMO AI is an attempt to incorporate human...

IMO AI is an attempt to incorporate human analysis. a rule set, and resulting actions into a machine that may be able to apply that human understanding (including experience gained from repeated...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-29-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 373
Posted By dpalomaki
Legal signal levels mean legal for broadcast....

Legal signal levels mean legal for broadcast. E.g., luma levels above 100 IRE can cause interference in the audio within the broadcast signal. As noted in other posts some gear will force legal...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-29-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 277
Posted By dpalomaki
Brings to mind the days of rock on AM radio. AM...

Brings to mind the days of rock on AM radio. AM range, thus audience, was based on power. 100% modulation resulted in a longer usable listening reach/range than say 25% modulation. Thus AM...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-29-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 400
Posted By dpalomaki
Some interesting notes on 10-bit vs lower bit...

Some interesting notes on 10-bit vs lower bit count gray images.
https://pixelcraft.photo.blog/tag/human-eye/

Many argue that the typical human eye can do maybe 6- to 7-bit on normal TV viewing. ...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-27-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 277
Posted By dpalomaki
First choice (and simplest) would be boost the...

First choice (and simplest) would be boost the signal in the Focusrite box.

Keep in mind that when you amplify a signal you also amplify the noise in that signal. The signal to noise ratio remains...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-26-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By dpalomaki
FWIW No reason to capture the full video (a...

FWIW

No reason to capture the full video (a large file) and then process it with separation software if all you want is the audio and you already have audio capture-capable gear.

- What are you...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-20-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 776
Posted By dpalomaki
Bottom lines from my soap box: - Use what works...

Bottom lines from my soap box:
- Use what works for you and best meets your needs. We do not all have the same needs.
- All commercial software availability and updates are market driven. There...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-13-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 776
Posted By dpalomaki
It boils down to a few questions. What...

It boils down to a few questions.

What formats will be supported over the life of the captured video. If the files will be discarded when you are off the scene that may be a different answer than...
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