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Originally Posted by fuzzblaster
Hi Mr. Lordsmurf,
your advice has been very helpful. I really appriciate it. I posted these but I really would like your personal opinion.
I'm planning to digitize some very valuable video tapes using the canopus 110 through firewire into Sony Vegas.
My friend had a great idea "why not back it up on a DVD recorder at the same time the tape is making a pass" It sounds like a good idea to me. I'm using a JVC HR 9600 with S video outputs on the front and back. Are the S video and audio ports on the front of the deck for going IN our are they going OUT, and if they are both going OUT will the signal be coming out of both at the same time. Or is there any other way to do this, with a splitter or something that won't degrade the signal to the computer or the standalone DVD recorder. Or is there any other way I can do this. It seems like a great way to have a back up in case I lose the data from the computer or some other technical catastraphe occurs. I know I could use the regular video out from the deck to the DVD recorder. Since these are mostley S VHS tapes would I lose much quality that way. And do the S video outs and regular (yellow) video out put out a signal at the same time. And since there might be only one set of audio out jacks would I be losing audio quality if used a splitter for those (If the front ones are in and not out).
Also, while I'm asking. As I have stated, I'm using the JVC HR 9600 you advised me to get. Playing tapes into the canopus 110 into a PC running XP using Sony Vegas 7 pro.
I know you say the 110 is no replacment for a TBC, but the tapes look OK and I do have that JVC. Should I play the JVC in the edit mode and if so how do I use it. I have an old JVC remote that works with it, but no edit mode funciton. If I should use "edit mode" should can I turn it on from the machine?
Also, are there any settings in sony vegas I need to use to get the best DV (AVI) files. Should I use the default settings or do I need to customize them. I would hate to spend all that time and possibly use my last chance to archive the tapes in a setting that is infirior to a setting that would give me a better capture.
Much thanks again
Fuzzblaster
Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated!
Thanks
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Hi, glad to help.
I'll quote and make replies as I read your issue....
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I'm planning to digitize some very valuable video tapes using the canopus 110 through firewire into Sony Vegas.
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Canopus into Vegas will work. A better idea would be to capture directly to an AVI file with WinDV. Bypass Vegas, as NLEs (non-linear editors) like Vegas or Premiere can cause loss of audio sync or dropped frames. Great editors, lousy capturing apps.
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My friend had a great idea "why not back it up on a DVD recorder at the same time the tape is making a pass" It sounds like a good idea to me.
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I see no problem with this.
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I'm using a JVC HR 9600 with S video outputs on the front and back. Are the S video and audio ports on the front of the deck for going IN our are they going OUT, and if they are both going OUT will the signal be coming out of both at the same time. Or is there any other way to do this, with a splitter or something that won't degrade the signal to the computer or the standalone DVD recorder. Or is there any other way I can do this.
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One input on front, one input on back, one output on back. To get two outs, you need a distribution amp. The DataVideo TBC-1000 has a built-in four-way output. This is my suggestion.
Right now there are some $50 "as is" TBC-1000's on eBay. No guarantee that they are not DOA duds, but it's not likely. It's hard to break a DataVideo TBC from what I've seen through the years. No power supply, but a quick trip to Radio Shack and $25 will fix that. Specs for power supply should be written on the TBC sticker on bottom or back. (Or find another TBC-1000 owner online/offline and ask him/her what the AC power adapter specs are, as shown on the label of the AC adapter.)
That may be a good inexpensive option!
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It seems like a great way to have a back up in case I lose the data from the computer or some other technical catastraphe occurs.
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Agreed.
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I know I could use the regular video out from the deck to the DVD recorder. Since these are mostley S VHS tapes would I lose much quality that way.
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Lose quality, yes.
You did not think of it, but you also SHOULD NOT capture the output from the DVD recorder with the Canopus, as most DVD recorders are going to be outputting filtered or even encoded video. You'll be another generation removed from your source.
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And do the S video outs and regular (yellow) video out put out a signal at the same time.
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Yes.
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And since there might be only one set of audio out jacks would I be losing audio quality if used a splitter for those (If the front ones are in and not out).
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Technically, yes. In practice, no, not really.
A better option would be an audio mixer board with multiple outputs.
This is a good option:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B000J5XS3C
You'll need the proper wire adapters, of course, but it's just RCA to whatever-it's-called (I always forget the name of the "not mini" stereo connector). Best Buy has them. Don't get the mixer at Best Buy, however, overpriced compared to Amazon.
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I know you say the 110 is no replacment for a TBC, but the tapes look OK and I do have that JVC.
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The Canopus box won't affect tape quality positively in this way. At most, it can compress the analog video to DV AVI with that "DV compressed" look to some colors, mostly reds and greens. Blacks and whites can also be cooked, as well as colors and shades haevily based on black, white, red and green.
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Should I play the JVC in the edit mode and if so how do I use it. I have an old JVC remote that works with it, but no edit mode funciton. If I should use "edit mode" should can I turn it on from the machine?
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EDIT mode is turning off all filters. I know you have another thread on this, so I defer to my posts (and the posts of others) as already made there on this topic.
It's in the menu, not on the remote. The 9600 can be fully operated without a remote. The only thing good about the remote is the ability to clear the counter, set the VCR timer, and one-button adjust the audio input (mono, L, R, or HiFi).
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Also, are there any settings in sony vegas I need to use to get the best DV (AVI) files.
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As per earlier in my response, just don't use it for "capturing" (transferring) the DV to the computer. Use WinDV. Save Vegas for editing after the AVI files are on the hard drive.
I think that's it. Hope it helps. Good luck on the project!
If you need anything else, post back, and I'll reply when time allows.
Thanks. :)
