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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-22-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,689
Posted By jnielsen
I have tried something similar. I used a Samsung...

I have tried something similar. I used a Samsung DVD-Combo as pass-through to capture NTSC from a PAL VCR.

Some PAL videorecorders can play NTSC tapes ("NTSC Playback"), but it cannot be captured...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-20-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,689
Posted By jnielsen
Some European PAL VCR´s are also "NTSC" but...

Some European PAL VCR´s are also "NTSC" but mostly it is just "NTSC Playback" and this does not work with the capture devices I have testet (Hauppauge USB2 Live, Pinnacle Dazzle, Pinnacle USB 710)....
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-20-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,484
Posted By jnielsen
If you have a hi8 (pal) camcorder with tbc and...

If you have a hi8 (pal) camcorder with tbc and svideo why use the ES15? I use the ES10/15 only for problem tapes like 2. generation VHS tapes. Pal Hi 8 tapes are often in good shape and the built in...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 01-03-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By jnielsen
The Method I described above using "Clever (TM)...

The Method I described above using "Clever (TM) anamorphic recording" in Megui 2774 works.
The MP4 files i get is displayed anamorphic in 4:3 when played on a Windows PC with VLC Player.

However...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 12-05-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By jnielsen
I think it is not a bug because it is described...

I think it is not a bug because it is described in the Changelog
[OneClick]
removed the "Anamorph Output" option from the OneClick profile. Please use the anamorphic encoding options in the...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-20-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By jnielsen
Anamorph output checkbox gone in MeGUI 2774?

I used to Use MeGUI 2624. Now I have upgraded to MeGUI 2774. I use MeGUI for running a Avisynth script (QTGMC) on the captured VHS files to deinterlace and make MP4 files. The problem is that my VHS...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 08-21-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,634
Posted By jnielsen
Thank you for the extensive answer No....

Thank you for the extensive answer



No.



I usually do not make the videos for posting to Youtube. I make them for my clients who often have some old tapes they want "on a USB-stick". They...
Forum: General Discussion 08-17-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,366
Posted By jnielsen
I have bought over maybe a year on ebay three...

I have bought over maybe a year on ebay three Panasonic NV-HS1000 ( PAL, Similar to AG-1980 NTSC)

The two first was defect even as they on ebay not was classified as "defect" just as "used". One...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 08-16-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,634
Posted By jnielsen
Update, Megui QTGMC script, VHS sample

Here is an update of how I am doing today. I do not use Handbrake anymore, I did not find it so bad, but yes Avisynth with the QTGMC script is better. Here is what i did: I installed Avisynth and the...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 12-16-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,634
Posted By jnielsen
I know that the side borders and head switching...

I know that the side borders and head switching noise has nothing to do with the capture codec.

I know lossless would be better, but my capture program can only capture MPG2 or AVI. Some day I...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 12-16-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,634
Posted By jnielsen
The files I refer to when i write "MPG2 files...

The files I refer to when i write "MPG2 files meant for DVD" are the files I capture from VHS video. They (at least mine) have the overscan and headswitching noise area.
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 12-15-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,634
Posted By jnielsen
Thank you for your response and for this great...

Thank you for your response and for this great forum.

In the last few days I have tried Avisynth a little (I find it complicated) an also tried the QTGMC deinterlace script. I see what you mean,...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 12-15-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,634
Posted By jnielsen
Thank you for your response. "Fictional...

Thank you for your response.

"Fictional claims" I do not know exactly what you mean. If you refer to my comments on deinterlacing methods in Handbrake vs. different players, it is not fictional...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 12-05-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,634
Posted By jnielsen
Best way to convert MPEG2 to deinterlaced MP4 on PC?

I have done som testing. Here are my notes. Comments are highly appreciated.

Background
I want to convert interlaced MPG2 (from my VHS-captures) to interlaced MP4. Many capture devices can...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-03-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
Posted By jnielsen
Interesting qestion. The commercial aspect is not...

Interesting qestion. The commercial aspect is not so much discussed here. I have the same considerations. What is your workflow and equipment?
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-03-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,377
Posted By jnielsen
Re. 1. Just wind, play, wind, play, or better...

Re. 1. Just wind, play, wind, play, or better capture it all and look at the small thumnails in the capture/editing program to get an overview of what to cut away.

Re 3. I like the Panasonic...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-03-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,757
Posted By jnielsen
I use Handbrake for making deinterlaced MP4 (...

I use Handbrake for making deinterlaced MP4 ( from interlaced MPEG2 ) because many computers cannot show MPG or only shows it interlaced. However MPEG2 is sometimes best for playing on tv via USB,...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-03-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,665
Posted By jnielsen
I have tested some devices, results here ...

I have tested some devices, results here

http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/video-capture/7682-usb-capture-devices.html#post46568

I also tried the Roxio package but I sold it long ago after...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-03-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,266
Posted By jnielsen
USB capture devices, Pinnacle vs. Hauppauge tests?

I have been testing video and audio on three USB capture devices

1. Pinnacle Moviebox 710-USB
2. Hauppauge USB Live 2 ( uses Conexant CX23102 chipset )
3. Dazzle DVC103 (USB)
Capture Software:...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-02-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,137
Posted By jnielsen
Just bought this one ...

Just bought this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121954412247
JVC VCR / VHS Video Cassette Recorder 4-Head HiFi Stereo HR-S3911U
Item price $55.00
incl. shipping and import tax 112 USD

Is it a...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-02-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,137
Posted By jnielsen
double post

double post
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-01-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,137
Posted By jnielsen
Hi Goldwingfahrer Thanks, but I do not...

Hi Goldwingfahrer

Thanks, but I do not really understand all this "YUY2" "UYVY" "Lagarith" "UtVideo" "Huffyuv" and other terms. And it seems hard to find an explanation in the internat that I...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-01-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,137
Posted By jnielsen
pal60? What? I had to read about it here ...

pal60? What? I had to read about it here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAL

It seems that the "NTSC on PAL" VCR outputs a modified PAL signal called "Pal 60". This could be a good tip. I use...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-01-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,137
Posted By jnielsen
I live in Denmark, I have tried to search the...

I live in Denmark, I have tried to search the specific U models mentioned in the buying guide, but they are few and expensive. And from the PAL models in Europe I have experienced it is difficult to...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-01-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,137
Posted By jnielsen
Need basic but good NTSC VHS player

Dear Sirs

I occasionally need to play an NTSC tape ( converting for customers ).
Right now i use a PAL player with "NTSC playback, NTSC on PAL". However this cannot be captured directly by the...
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