Hi, I am hoping someone here has an idea what is happening with this tape I am trying to capture. Here is what I have:
- VCR -> FOR-A FA-220 TBC -> Capture device
This has worked for years with never an issue. I was given a tape with an old concert on VHS. This thing is old, recorded on EP, and likely already on its 3rd generation. When I watch the video from the VCR, it looks bad but you can see it. Once I run it through the TBC the image scrambles. Almost like scrambled cable from 15 years ago. I cannot dub this video without the TBC because the control track is likely shot, but the TBC makes the video unwatchable. What is going on? I can only think to dub it off to ANTOHER tape and then capture that. I hate to add another generation.
Also, other VHS tapes work just fine. Any ideas?
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I've used a FOR-A FA-300 TBC that worked well for 1st generation, but would quickly fall apart on 2nd generation and beyond. You may be experiencing the same behavior.
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Darn. Any ideas how I can digitize it? I am thinking about bringing to work. They have a DVD/VHS recorder. If I can make a DVD like that I might e able to reauthor it with a nice menu. Is that sound?
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You're welcome.
Yes, a DVD/VHS recorder (or other TBC device) would be the logical next step. The FOR-A TBC seems to be particularly sensitive to multi gen issues.
You could also try
- VCR -> DVD/VHS recorder passthrough -> Capture device
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I will try that. Only other option in can see is to try and download the video. It is a bootleg Springsteen concert from 1978 so I can't get it on DVD. I gave up pirating awhile ago but this seems like a time I might make a moral exception.
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