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Sexdwarf

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22. May 2005 @ 12:55

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I've searched for an answer but, may in fact be too retarded to have noticed it.

I have a geforce2 mx400 video card with s-video and rca. Each plug says 'out', but I was wondering if it matters. If I remmeber correctly when I purchased the card (long ago) its stressed that you could use it to capture TV/DVD/VCR/etc.

Did I get taken for a ride when I bought it, and it in fact can not capture anything?

If so, then what economy video card would anyone recomend instead. I'm leaning towards ATI (probably 9600), as I know how to use VIVO already through my friends comp.

Also, my TV has the S-Video and RCA bridge in teh front, they all say input, do I need to run the cable all the way to the back of the TV?

THX for all responses

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Minion

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22. May 2005 @ 14:03

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The Outputs on your Video Card are for "TV out" Not for Video Capture...

You might be better off Getting a dedicated Capture card as Opposed to a VIVO card because if you ever want to upgrade your Video Card you will also have to Upgrade your capture card Pluss a Dedicated PCI capture card would be a Lot Cheaper than Buying a VIVO card and the Capture quality on a Dedicated Card Might be better....

You can Pick up a Dedicated PCI capture Card For between $50 and $100 depending on the Type of Device you would Like to get...There are a few New Good Hardware Mpeg-2 Capture devices just released that are supposed to produce very good Quality, Like this one is supposed to be Very Good:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details....

Cheers

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Sexdwarf

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23. May 2005 @ 01:55

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Anyone for the my TV has the S-Video and RCA bridge in teh front, they all say input, do I need to run the cable all the way to the back of the TV? part? :)

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