Vidio that Flashes on and off

[douglasd]

I am relatively new to video capture. I am attempting to move my VCR library to DVD. In the process of doing this I have been successful with about 15 conversions so far. I am using an HP multimedia PC. I am also using a Hitachi VCR. After thinking that I had the process worked out I started having a problem with some of my Videos. I am really bummed because I am having the problem with all of my Star Trek videos. The problem is that I am getting great sound but the video flashes on for a few seconds and then goes black for about 30 seconds. It continues to repeat this pattern. Is this a copy write problem? Is there a software solution? BTW I am using an upgrade of WinDVD to do the capture. Again, this has worked great for the first 15 copies or so.

[thecoalman]

Sopunds like MV protection, I wouldn't doubt it with a commercial tape. What capture card are you using?

[lordsmurf]

http://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=246129

[douglasd]

What capture card are you using?

I purchased an HP Multimedia computer. The capture card is built in. I am currently connecting via s-vidio, I think.

[thecoalman]

What capture card are you using?

I purchased an HP Multimedia computer. The capture card is built in. I am currently connecting via s-vidio, I think.

It's going to be a specific brand, HP doesn't make capture cards, matter of fact there's probably not a single thing in your computer manufactured by HP.

Anyhow without knowing what card I or know one else can give you any pointers for that specific card. If you follow the link Lordsmurf posted it will provide info on other external alternatives.

[pfh]

Try using an inexpensive Sima Copy This filter in between your vcr signal and computer. These little boxes can be found in the $40 dollar range- sometimes locally. Check around for Sima.