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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-04-2024, 08:24 AM

Replies: 16 HDMI VCR - Should I still capture using an analog capture card? Views: 331 Posted By aramkolt As with anything, there are pros and cons to the... As with anything, there are pros and cons to the method you choose. These are my opinions - not claiming that they are "right" or better than anyone else's. Pros of the HDMI capture route: -Far...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 04-28-2024, 10:48 AM

Replies: 2 Tearing: is fixing it a lost cause? Views: 115 Posted By aramkolt Since it isn't a first generation tape (you... Since it isn't a first generation tape (you mention that it is a dub), it might not be possible to totally correct, but my guess is that a DMR-ES10 in passthrough mode will help some or possibly fix...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-13-2024, 08:21 PM

Replies: 13 Can an old VHS tape be loosened? Views: 394 Posted By aramkolt I've heard it doesn't cause any harm just loosen... I've heard it doesn't cause any harm just loosen the screws in the cassette by just enough for the shell to start to separate which is probably good enough to get the transfer. Re-casing also is a...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-12-2024, 04:02 PM

Replies: 3 JVC HR-S5400U VHS player good for conversion? Views: 156 Posted By aramkolt Depends on the price and if the machine is likely... Depends on the price and if the machine is likely in good condition/low hours. If it's local, I'd say make sure you get to see it play a known good tape and pop the top cover off to look for any...

Forum: General Discussion 04-08-2024, 09:56 PM

Replies: 5 Who took videos, photos of the eclipse? Views: 197 Posted By aramkolt I was around Findlay, OH just with a modern... I was around Findlay, OH just with a modern iPhone and 3x lens. I'd say the most interesting part was how quickly it went from what seemed to be slightly overcast to totally dark. The video is not...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-28-2024, 06:24 PM

Replies: 15 Windows XP capture build? Views: 327 Posted By aramkolt I have a couple of 9200's and they seem to work... I have a couple of 9200's and they seem to work fine in an Asrock AGP8x slot. You can get them for like $25 here and I'm not sure why you're "hunting" for them...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-28-2024, 06:01 PM

Replies: 8 JVC vs. LG capture noise? Views: 272 Posted By aramkolt These are some interesting results. The LG... These are some interesting results. The LG looks like it is outputting an incorrect aspect ratio for one, I believe the JVC (on the right) is scaled to the appropriate 4:3. I could see it...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-19-2024, 10:09 PM

Replies: 8 Various artifacts after VHS capture? Views: 279 Posted By aramkolt Not claiming to be a pro here either, but here's... Not claiming to be a pro here either, but here's my 2¢: The very bottom area of the screen - say where the white bars on either side are black instead - is normal "head switching noise." These are...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 05:07 PM

Replies: 11 Line TBC vs. frame TBC? Still confused! Views: 433 Posted By aramkolt Ah. I was unaware of that. Which S-VHS VCRs on... Ah. I was unaware of that. Which S-VHS VCRs on the recommended list do not do that? Or is it only the Digipure ones that you can't skip that A/D step? I just want to make sure I'm aware of what's all...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-18-2024, 09:32 AM

Replies: 11 Line TBC vs. frame TBC? Still confused! Views: 433 Posted By aramkolt General consensus is to turn off the line TBC on... General consensus is to turn off the line TBC on the VHS machine if you're using the ES15 as it does the same thing, or may do it more poorly if it has already been done by the VCR. In such a setup,...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-10-2024, 10:57 AM

Replies: 11 Comparing different TBC out frame sizes? Views: 354 Posted By aramkolt Ah yes, the good old aspect ratio conversation... Ah yes, the good old aspect ratio conversation haha. Where I get confused is if the "head switching nose" area at the bottom is supposed to figure in. Ideally you'd mask that to black rather than...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-10-2024, 10:42 AM

Replies: 12 Panasonic DMR-ES10 for parts only worth it? Views: 252 Posted By aramkolt All of the DMR models have power supply caps that... All of the DMR models have power supply caps that go bad and that's what prevents power up 95% of the time. Good news is that it doesn't permanently damage anything most of the time you don't need...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-29-2024, 06:53 PM

Replies: 6 Using s-video Y-splitter for recording? Views: 301 Posted By aramkolt As others have said, you don't want to just split... As others have said, you don't want to just split the signal passively - you'd want to use a distribution amplifier. Extron is a pretty well known brand and they have multiple models that can...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 02-29-2024, 05:39 PM

Replies: 6 Panasonic AG-W1 distorted video? Views: 281 Posted By aramkolt No way to really tell from that, but since half... No way to really tell from that, but since half of the image is kind of missing at any given time, would imagine a couple of the video heads are dirty or are just broken.*Could also be cracked solder...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-20-2024, 09:07 PM

Replies: 11 ClonerAlliance devices for VHS digitization? Views: 379 Posted By aramkolt Most of the DVD recorder recommendations here are... Most of the DVD recorder recommendations here are typically for passthrough use if you are getting "tearing" or upper picture shifts, or non-straight vertical lines/edge wavering as sort of a line...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-12-2024, 05:11 PM

Replies: 5 Remove darker double outlines next to bright areas? Views: 319 Posted By aramkolt By your description I was going to guess that... By your description I was going to guess that this would be a YC delay/alignment issue, but the actual footage almost looks like it was originally that and then amplified by being a multigeneration...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-27-2023, 11:42 PM

Replies: 5 Capture file has motion pixelated, lines? Views: 233 Posted By aramkolt Here's what I came up with for hybrid with... Here's what I came up with for hybrid with 59.94fps Cropped 8 pixels from each side (yes, that techincally will mess up the aspect ratio a bit, MP3 Audio, 5000kbps, with QTGMC/bob deinterlacing,...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-26-2023, 10:54 PM

Replies: 5 Capture file has motion pixelated, lines? Views: 233 Posted By aramkolt Interestingly, that wouldn't run through Hybrid... Interestingly, that wouldn't run through Hybrid since the vertical resolution is 477 and the colorspace requires an even number of pixels. Cropping it by 1 pixel or adding pixels also causes the...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-26-2023, 08:53 PM

Replies: 5 Capture file has motion pixelated, lines? Views: 233 Posted By aramkolt Your capture is interlaced still, so when looking... Your capture is interlaced still, so when looking at it in most programs it'll look a bit off. If you are trying to preserve the highest quality - you'd hold onto that raw capture just in case there...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-20-2023, 07:15 PM

Replies: 7 Can I capture VHS with Open Source Scan Converter? (OSSC)? Views: 449 Posted By aramkolt No reason not to see what the result is if you've... No reason not to see what the result is if you've already got all the hardware. I think the idea with the OSSC would be to use the line-doubling feature and that'll essentially make your 480i...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-08-2023, 04:42 PM

Replies: 5 What is this VHS noise and how can I fix it? Views: 452 Posted By aramkolt Post a picture of what the output looks like... Post a picture of what the output looks like without any in-line devices (so just VCR direct to capture card) and the TBC within the VCR turned on versus turned off. Seems the source. That just seems...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-30-2023, 11:47 AM

Replies: 18 JVC HR-DVS3, Panasonic ES10, Hauppauge = a good setup? Views: 802 Posted By aramkolt Yeah, I get that frustration about wanting more... Yeah, I get that frustration about wanting more opinions haha. Problem is that no one really has the same source tape and exact setup to give an idea of if they think their version of that same...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-29-2023, 02:25 PM

Replies: 12 Assistance restoring this broadcast capture? Views: 449 Posted By aramkolt One of the big advancements in quality you'll see... One of the big advancements in quality you'll see is from the actual deinterlacing with QTGMC which can be done pretty easily through the Hybrid app (that's the detelecine he describes) - though that...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-18-2023, 09:35 AM

Replies: 18 JVC HR-DVS3, Panasonic ES10, Hauppauge = a good setup? Views: 802 Posted By aramkolt Dinosaur clip looks pretty darn good to me. I... Dinosaur clip looks pretty darn good to me. I guess I'm not used to PAL with more vertical resolution haha. There were no issues with macrovision with that? Could just be that the capture card...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 11-18-2023, 09:26 AM

Replies: 10 AG-1980P smearing and dark Views: 411 Posted By aramkolt Has that AG1980 been refurbished recently? What... Has that AG1980 been refurbished recently? What you're describing sounds like your unit might be in need of a recap. Not sure why it only would do that when passed through a panasonic though. I...

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