Importing VHS tapes

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25. May 2009 @ 19:14

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I'm trying to import some VHS tapes onto my computer. The set-up goes like this:

VCR RCA out ---> ROXIO USB adapter ---> COMPUTER

I've tried importing the tapes with Roxio Media Import and Windows Movie Maker, but both require me to import a very low quality version of the footage. In the past I have imported video from a miniDV camcorder via FireWire, and have captured it at full res., no problem. Can somebody please help me? I don't know if it's the device, my computer, or what.

SAWBG

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25. May 2009 @ 20:01

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Is it this one?
http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/creator/device/overview.html

According to info on that page it captures at full resolution.

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25. May 2009 @ 20:44

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That's the one, but it can capture at full res, it just can't get in the4 computer fast enough or something.

SAWBG

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26. May 2009 @ 12:19

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PC too slow ? Disk Drive nearly full, heavily fragmented?

What happens when you try capturing at full resolution?
Do you get dropped frames or doesn't it work at all ?

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26. May 2009 @ 12:26

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not too slow, drive fine

imported video hangs on frames, audio splotches

SAWBG

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26. May 2009 @ 12:52

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Have you looked around to see if there is any other software you can use
to do the capture?

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26. May 2009 @ 13:13

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No, I already tried two.

I read online that you get better quality from ur vhs if u import at a lower res.

SAWBG

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26. May 2009 @ 13:33

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Where did you read that?
In general, if you want to make a DVD out of it, full res is better.
If it's for watching on the computer, or uploading to Youtube or
similar, single field capture (320*240 or 352*240) is OK.

Have you been in touch with Roxio about problems with their product ?

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26. May 2009 @ 14:07

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no got it free after rebates, figured that's why I'm having trouble

SAWBG

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26. May 2009 @ 14:47

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Perhaps you should make a post in the Roxio forum:
http://forums.support.roxio.com/index.php?showforum=194

I browsed through it, there's a few regulars that mat be able
to assist you.

DavidDock

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27. May 2009 @ 01:53

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