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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer Yesterday, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 149
Posted By lordsmurf
These aren't the same frame. The top frame...

These aren't the same frame.

The top frame looks like DV (color loss), maybe ES15 (smooth). But too much chroma noise.

ES15 has known luma over/under exposure. So second/middle could be....
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-27-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 113
Posted By lordsmurf
Yes, decent, but... It will be harder to...

Yes, decent, but...

It will be harder to install Windows, because some of these era systems default boot from IDE only. You have to install a slipstreamed installer, to install SATA. Also make...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 03-24-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By lordsmurf
Ah, PAL, that does change the conversation some....

Ah, PAL, that does change the conversation some. The 7600 will be fine. Just heed advice of proper maintenance before starting.

PAL decks tend to be less costly than NTSC (because most of the...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 03-24-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By lordsmurf
That Panasonic is a near-paperweight. The only...

That Panasonic is a near-paperweight. The only model recommended is the AG-1980P, not any random Panasonic S-VHS deck. Even this model in "good condition" should be passed on, unless it's super-cheap...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-23-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 252
Posted By lordsmurf
Never assume the AR from the VCR is accurate....

Never assume the AR from the VCR is accurate. Never assume the TBC is accurate. Never assumes VCR+TBC is accurate. It's analog, there is slop and leeway. Nothing is perfect.

Slight geometry should...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-19-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 134
Posted By lordsmurf
It's not USB 3.x itself, but rather...

It's not USB 3.x itself, but rather chipset/drivers of the port. In some cases, the in-case hub, when not the motherboard ports.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-12-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 430
Posted By lordsmurf
No, you have a field (multi-line) TBC in the VCR,...

No, you have a field (multi-line) TBC in the VCR, not a frame TBC. Not the same.

- line/field cleans the image
- frame cleans the signal (ie, capture card disotortion problems, audio sync issues,...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-10-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 199
Posted By lordsmurf
A lot of failed ES10/15 units have irreparable...

A lot of failed ES10/15 units have irreparable 000000 errors, board failures.

These days, eBay is mostly crap being flipped by know-nothings. Seriously, look at all the eBay sellers on Youtube,...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-10-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 252
Posted By lordsmurf
Back up. Crop 720 to 704 as the starting...

Back up.

Crop 720 to 704 as the starting point.
Then crop 4x3.
Then upscale, pad/matte black to 16:9.

See that plate on the wall? It's a circle. Probably. I normally don't like to base...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-08-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 324
Posted By lordsmurf
Alright! :yahoo3: I was was hoping that was...

Alright! :yahoo3:

I was was hoping that was it (and mentioned it to you either here in the thread or PM). There was a slim chance that the PSU kamikaze'd itself, and the unit remained protected.
...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-02-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 220
Posted By lordsmurf
The problem with component (RGB or YUV) is that...

The problem with component (RGB or YUV) is that it's not the Y/C stored on the tapem and therefore requires internal processing to create RGB/YUV from the Y/C data.

Given that DVD recorders are...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-02-2024, 12:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 324
Posted By lordsmurf
Nah, pfft, don't get that thing. I have an...

Nah, pfft, don't get that thing. I have an adapter here, let me send you one of these. Rather than guess at this, I can plug it into my own AVT-8710, to verify it works perfectly. PM me. You've taken...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-25-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,134
Posted By lordsmurf
Audio depends on factors. It could be the same,...

Audio depends on factors. It could be the same, better, or worse.

The video should be vastly better with the TBC turned on. Turn on B.E.S.T., disable calibration and 3R.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-25-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,134
Posted By lordsmurf
Based on what metrics? Because just stating "400...

Based on what metrics? Because just stating "400 is too high, but 350 is fine" is completely random numbers.


No, your understandings are wrong, very pedestrian.

Quality AV/photo gear is not...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-23-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,134
Posted By lordsmurf
Stabilizer causes problems. Never use it. Audio...

Stabilizer causes problems. Never use it.
Audio level is for recording.
So no to both.


Not better, not worse, just different.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-23-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,134
Posted By lordsmurf
VCR pricing is not based on cosmetics. Again,...

VCR pricing is not based on cosmetics. Again, functional tools, not trophies. Furthermore, again, those units were closer to $1k when new, so it's a 50%+ discount now.

"someone told me" is not a...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-23-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,134
Posted By lordsmurf
Welcome. :) That LG wasn't "6 heads". that...

Welcome. :)

That LG wasn't "6 heads". that was marketing nonsense. Almost all VCRs have 2 SP, 2 LP/ELP, and 2 audio. That includes all "4-head" and sometimes even "2-head" marketed units. The...
Forum: Marketplace 02-21-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 58,955
Posted By lordsmurf
No, it does not. No step adapters needed or...

No, it does not. No step adapters needed or wanted. Those add noise.

However, you will require a standard 220-240V compatible AC adapter with the proper plug shape. Since this came from me, what...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-06-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,331
Posted By lordsmurf
Try output PAR 1:1. What must be understoood...

Try output PAR 1:1.

What must be understoood that that nobody understands AR (or crop/mask, for that matter), so it gets references in different ways, sometimes even between versions of the same...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 02-06-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 349
Posted By lordsmurf
This is why the new forum is taking time, to...

This is why the new forum is taking time, to better organize carefully.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-03-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 209
Posted By lordsmurf
If installed correctly, if actually properly...

If installed correctly, if actually properly working, that can be a great AIW card. Be aware of sticker swaps when buying, and avoid anything PCI without sticker markings.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-31-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 238
Posted By lordsmurf
To me, SpecBros is the only company that comes to...

To me, SpecBros is the only company that comes to mind, when the issue is physically damaged media (flood, mud, fire, mold, oxide shed, excessive physical crinking, etc).

For non-damaged media,...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-29-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By lordsmurf
Create your DVD MPEGs from the original...

Create your DVD MPEGs from the original pre-deinterlaced/cropped Lagarith files.

- Avidemux for freeware MPEG encoding.
- Simple DVD Creator freeware for authoring.
- Imgburn for burning...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-27-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By lordsmurf
There are rare situations where composite looks...

There are rare situations where composite looks better than s-video, usually due to something that happened at recording time of the tape.

Workflows can also have hardware conflicts, generally...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-27-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 289
Posted By lordsmurf
Spend $100 on this Mackie:...

Spend $100 on this Mackie: https://amzn.to/3SdcWTn
Or this Behringer: https://amzn.to/3HCKd5o

It's Amazon. If that doesn't do what you want, just send it back. But 99% odds you're going to keep...
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