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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-24-2024, 06:42 PM

Replies: 60 LegacyBox rip off! Views: 2,159 Posted By NJRoadfan As I mentioned in the past, analog to digital... As I mentioned in the past, analog to digital workflows don't scale too well. You aren't going to be able to maintain quality with a low price on top of a high volume of tapes. That and having to...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-20-2024, 11:07 PM

Replies: 86 Video8/Hi8/Digital8/DV/Betamax Buying Guide for quality conversion Views: 31,101 Posted By NJRoadfan The earlier CCD-TRV128 has the S-Video jack, but... The earlier CCD-TRV128 has the S-Video jack, but is otherwise identical to the 138. The CCD-TRV138 is indeed the last analog Hi-8 camcorder Sony sold. The S-Video port omission was a cost saving...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-09-2024, 09:20 PM

Replies: 16 Another option for S-VHS audio capture? Views: 399 Posted By NJRoadfan Here is a brief summery of "professional" VHS... Here is a brief summery of "professional" VHS audio. Most every deck supported dual linear audio tracks. Normally only one track is used for audio and the second was commonly used for linear time...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-04-2024, 10:23 PM

Replies: 6 Golden age of VHS (composite) VCR? Views: 334 Posted By NJRoadfan The late 90s/early 00s JVC SVHS decks have a... The late 90s/early 00s JVC SVHS decks have a pretty good adaptive Y/C comb filter built into them. The Panasonic AG-1980 comes in second as it does have some lag detecting onscreen motion and is an...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-19-2024, 09:16 PM

Replies: 13 RetroTINK 4K test for analog capture? Views: 395 Posted By NJRoadfan Someone over on videohelp posted a VOB with a... Someone over on videohelp posted a VOB with a whole bunch of test images, including the Snell & Wilcox moving test cards. If you are using a DVD player as an output device, it is pretty good for...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-19-2024, 06:30 PM

Replies: 13 RetroTINK 4K test for analog capture? Views: 395 Posted By NJRoadfan Does the RetroTINK 4K support 480i/576i output... Does the RetroTINK 4K support 480i/576i output yet? I know the RT5X eventually got that mode, but the 4K's initial firmware didn't come with it, since SD output isn't a targeted application for the...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-16-2024, 09:54 PM

Replies: 13 Simplest import of MicroMV to Macbook M1? Views: 295 Posted By NJRoadfan MicroMV cameras output MPEG2-TS (Transport... MicroMV cameras output MPEG2-TS (Transport Stream) from their Firewire outputs. You can use various capture tools designed for DVHS decks. Once you have the files, they are fairly straight forward to...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-06-2024, 07:21 PM

Replies: 60 LegacyBox rip off! Views: 2,159 Posted By NJRoadfan vwestlife on youtube sent some mixed media over... vwestlife on youtube sent some mixed media over to them as a test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSj3RbdhjzA

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-06-2024, 06:00 PM

Replies: 60 LegacyBox rip off! Views: 2,159 Posted By NJRoadfan I have been getting quite a few recommended... I have been getting quite a few recommended videos on YouTube from various digitizing services showing their "behind the scenes" operations. Most of them don't have the recommended equipment, likely...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-03-2024, 11:30 AM

Replies: 16 Green AVT-8710 wrong plug used, have I fried it forever? Views: 383 Posted By NJRoadfan Here are the specs from my original AVT-8710... Here are the specs from my original AVT-8710 power supply. Output: 15VDC 600mA Negative tip, positive ring! The unit is a rather inefficient linear transformer. Input is rated for 120VAC 60Hz,...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-03-2024, 10:17 PM

Replies: 5 What AIW card is this? Views: 233 Posted By NJRoadfan ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon 7500 VE ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon 7500 VE

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 12-20-2023, 05:20 PM

Replies: 3 QTGMC adds artifacts to video? Views: 425 Posted By NJRoadfan The herringbone errors around the RTL logo are... The herringbone errors around the RTL logo are likely on the original recording. It looks like dot crawl.

Forum: Edit Video, Audio 12-20-2023, 05:13 PM

Replies: 9 Non-square pixels, keeping 4:3? (Sony Hi8/DV) Views: 325 Posted By NJRoadfan Sort it out in post. If you want 4:3, you... Sort it out in post. If you want 4:3, you sometimes have to force it. De-interlace and rescale to your output's target resolution. Add pillar boxes to pad out the sides. A common workflow dealing...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-20-2023, 04:15 PM

Replies: 7 Can I capture VHS with Open Source Scan Converter? (OSSC)? Views: 418 Posted By NJRoadfan That would be a hard no. The OSSC doesn't have... That would be a hard no. The OSSC doesn't have composite or S-Video inputs, thus no VHS capture. So far the only gaming related device that might be a contender is the RetroTINK 5X since it has a...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-14-2023, 06:43 PM

Replies: 12 SingMai SM03 came to a dead end? Views: 727 Posted By NJRoadfan Didn't say anything about the lack of scaling.... Didn't say anything about the lack of scaling. I'd rather it just capture 480i video. My concerns were the lack of evidence of an actual product to sell and the high asking price. For comparison's...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-12-2023, 04:22 PM

Replies: 19 RetroTink-5X PRO TBC mode any good? Views: 1,823 Posted By NJRoadfan Native DirectShow drivers for Windows 7/8/10/11.... Native DirectShow drivers for Windows 7/8/10/11. It also offers both balanced and unbalanced audio inputs as well.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-12-2023, 03:17 PM

Replies: 12 SingMai SM03 came to a dead end? Views: 727 Posted By NJRoadfan How about pictures of some actual hardware? A... How about pictures of some actual hardware? A drawing that was made in Paint and a wall of specs. screams vaporware to me. The BoM cost for this isn't going to be too different from a RetroTINK-5X or...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-11-2023, 12:44 PM

Replies: 19 RetroTink-5X PRO TBC mode any good? Views: 1,823 Posted By NJRoadfan The Datapath VisionRGB-E1S that is frequently... The Datapath VisionRGB-E1S that is frequently recommend and is commonly found for cheap 2nd had doesn't support composite or S-Video capture. Only RGB and DVI. I have an Epiphan DVI2PCIe which does...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-29-2023, 08:07 PM

Replies: 19 RetroTink-5X PRO TBC mode any good? Views: 1,823 Posted By NJRoadfan I am debating purchasing a 5X Pro now that a 480i... I am debating purchasing a 5X Pro now that a 480i output mode has finally been added. I have the original 2X, and its VHS capture ability is terrible unless you put a TBC in the signal path. I've had...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-20-2023, 11:46 AM

Replies: 102 TBC still required for RF capture? (VHS-decode) Views: 7,676 Posted By NJRoadfan Related, Bob from RetroRGB recently conducted an... Related, Bob from RetroRGB recently conducted an interview with folks involved in RF capture: https://www.retrorgb.com/domesday-laserdisc-and-vhs-archival-project-interview.html I have been...

Forum: General Discussion 06-18-2023, 02:46 PM

Replies: 3 Brand of synthesizer used in this video? Views: 564 Posted By NJRoadfan 1989 is too early for the Video Toaster. Likely... 1989 is too early for the Video Toaster. Likely an analog switcher like the Panasonic WJ-5600, which can do chromakeying. I have a Sony "Digital" Betamax deck (SL-HF860D) from 1988 that could do the...

Forum: Computers 05-25-2023, 07:58 PM

Replies: 3 Cannot setup new NAS, help? Views: 382 Posted By NJRoadfan Take a look at Synology. Friend of mine has had... Take a look at Synology. Friend of mine has had no issues with his. That IP means it hasn't grabbed config info from a DHCP server. One really shouldn't have to manually input static IP information....

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-08-2023, 04:32 PM

Replies: 51 RetroTINK-2X as alternative capture device for VHS? Views: 9,671 Posted By NJRoadfan I know it's bad form to quote yourself but........ I know it's bad form to quote yourself but..... The Retrotink 5x has added 480i pass-through mode in the latest firmware update. Eventually I'll get my hands on one to evaluate.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-14-2022, 06:17 AM

Replies: 13 8mm video tapes not playing? Views: 1,754 Posted By NJRoadfan The camcorder should immediately show the Hi-8... The camcorder should immediately show the Hi-8 icon after loading a tape on the OSD or the LCD panel on the outside of the camcorder if working properly. Generally the issue with tape playback is...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-05-2022, 02:42 PM

Replies: 9 JVC HR-S7500U initial impressions Views: 3,464 Posted By NJRoadfan Still have the VCR but it is out of commission.... Still have the VCR but it is out of commission. Flipped on the power strip and something went *POP* in the deck, now it's dead. I might actually have A-B video comparisons somewhere, but don't hold...

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