VideoHelp Forum - Capturing and VCR https://forum.videohelp.com/ Everything about capturing analog TV, S/VHS or Cam using Video cards, TV-Cards, or MJPEG or MPEG1/2/4 hardware realtime capture cards. Also VCR, VHS hardware recording problems. en Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:17:58 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.videohelp.com/images/misc/rss.png VideoHelp Forum - Capturing and VCR https://forum.videohelp.com/ pause recording on cloneralliance https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421258-pause-recording-on-cloneralliance?goto=newpost Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:58 GMT uhd pro 989up. I do not have remote for uhd pro I can buy one on Amazon that appears to be the correct one. Question, the remote does not have a separate pause button like some remotes I see from cloneralliance, just one red stop / start button --- can this remote ( with just the one button) do... uhd pro 989up. I do not have remote for uhd pro I can buy one on Amazon that appears to be the correct one. Question, the remote does not have a separate pause button like some remotes I see from cloneralliance, just one red stop / start button --- can this remote ( with just the one button) do pause recording? Tried to buy the 2 button type from cloneralliance, they want amazon order number, I bought this one used on ebay, am I out to lunch ? ]]> Capturing and VCR harry123 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421258-pause-recording-on-cloneralliance <![CDATA[[Sony EV-A300EC Video8] Continuous loading/ejection mechanism cycle loop]]> https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421255-%5BSony-EV-A300EC-Video8%5D-Continuous-loading-ejection-mechanism-cycle-loop?goto=newpost Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:49:24 GMT Hi everyone, I am looking for some technical advice regarding a *Sony Video8 VCR* (PAL model *EV-A300EC*) I recently retrieved it from storage to digitize my old family tapes, but it is currently stuck in a continuous mechanical loading loop :(. Fault sequence: 1. The VCR was stored in a... Hi everyone,

I am looking for some technical advice regarding a Sony Video8 VCR (PAL model EV-A300EC) I recently retrieved it from storage to digitize my old family tapes, but it is currently stuck in a continuous mechanical loading loop :(.

Fault sequence:
1. The VCR was stored in a closet for several years (with a tape left inside).
2. Upon initial power-up, it wouldn't go into PLAY. Unplugging and re-plugging the power made it boot up correctly and execute PLAY.
3. I inserted a tape; it read it and went into PLAY without issues.
4. I pressed STOP and unplugged the power to move it closer to the TV.
5. As soon as I plugged it back in, the VCR ejected the tape, and from that moment it entered a continuous loop:
- As soon as power is applied (or POWER is pressed), an automatic sequence of mechanical movements starts.
- During the first phase of the sequence, if I push the door to close it without a tape, it stays closed temporarily.
- A second automatic mechanical sequence starts, which re-opens the door and ejects.
- At this point, if I try to close it manually when no tape is inside, it does not lock/catch unless I insert a tape so the door manages to close, but it feels unnatural and forced, as if something gets jammed. In this case, even as the mechanical cycles run, it will not open automatically and I have to manually pry the internal door lever to eject the tape.)
- Unplugging and re-plugging power (or pressing POWER) repeats the exact same cycle.

Attachments:
I have two short videos showing the exact mechanical movement sequence of the carriage upon power-up.

Hypothesis:
I suspect it could be a dirty/misaligned mode switch that fails to detect the end-stop position, a loose loading belt that fails to complete the movement, or failing electrolytic capacitors in the power supply or logic control circuits.

Has anyone encountered a similar issue on this Sony mechanism and can point me where to start checking?

Thanks in advance for any guidance! :heart:
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]]> Capturing and VCR pj_hack https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421255-%5BSony-EV-A300EC-Video8%5D-Continuous-loading-ejection-mechanism-cycle-loop New Capture App For Pinnacle Capture Devices on Modern OSs. https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421238-New-Capture-App-For-Pinnacle-Capture-Devices-on-Modern-OSs?goto=newpost Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:24:26 GMT I stumbled upon a post over at Discord about a newly developed app for some Pinnacle capture devices and though I would share it here as it should be of an interest to a lot of Pinnacle devices owners, Supposedly it can handle DV, HDV and analog sources, Here is the git link: ... I stumbled upon a post over at Discord about a newly developed app for some Pinnacle capture devices and though I would share it here as it should be of an interest to a lot of Pinnacle devices owners, Supposedly it can handle DV, HDV and analog sources, Here is the git link:

https://github.com/JonasCz/MarvinCapture ]]> Capturing and VCR dellsam34 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421238-New-Capture-App-For-Pinnacle-Capture-Devices-on-Modern-OSs <![CDATA[how much does "quick Play" VCR Matter ?]]> https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421218-how-much-does-quick-Play-VCR-Matter?goto=newpost Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:26:01 GMT *edit* already figured out the answer from my own research so thanks anyway trolls. *edit* already figured out the answer from my own research so thanks anyway trolls. ]]> Capturing and VCR rodling https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421218-how-much-does-quick-Play-VCR-Matter Question about TBC in TRV-65 Hi8 Camcorder https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421214-Question-about-TBC-in-TRV-65-Hi8-Camcorder?goto=newpost Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:39:19 GMT Hello everyone,

I just joined the forum because I've started using a Hi8 camcorder again. It's a Sony CCD-TRV65. Unfortunately right now I'm traveling for work so I don't actually have access to it but I have a day off and I'm trying to gather data for setting up some sort of capture workflow when I get home in a few weeks.

Anyway, my camcorder records and plays back just fine. Looking at the LCD screen on the camcorder, what I see on playback is completely acceptable. If I could record the exact same pixels I see on the LCD and save it to my computer, I would be fine. I guess that seems obvious but what I mean is I don't need any video enhancement or reconstruction.

I have a composite USB capture card lying around somewhere, and I'm pretty sure what the opinion of most people on this forum would be about that device. I'd like something better than that.

The other day I tested playback from my camcorder to a CRT TV using a composite video cable. The video quality was still acceptable to me, but there was significant vertical jittering and from what I could find out, it seems like the TBC isn't enabled when playing back through composite. I can't find much more info on this. The video looks fine without jitter in the LCD on the camcorder, but not when it's outputting to another display, which makes me worried because when I capture the video it would also look shaky.

Does anyone know if there's a way to enable TBC on the composite output of these Sony Hi8 camcorders? If not, does the TBC at least work when using the S-Video output?

If I can get the internal TBC to work when outputting video from any port, I'd be happy. If not, it means I would have to go down another rabbit hole which I'd rather avoid. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! ]]> Capturing and VCR AquaCCD https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421214-Question-about-TBC-in-TRV-65-Hi8-Camcorder Request for D-VHS footage https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421196-Request-for-D-VHS-footage?goto=newpost Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:34:47 GMT Could someone be so kind and upload some short clips (~30 seconds is fine) from a D-VHS deck captures via firewire? In the process of making a WinDV-style capture app (with many more features, and completely written from scratch), we need some sample clips from a D-VHS deck. (see:... Could someone be so kind and upload some short clips (~30 seconds is fine) from a D-VHS deck captures via firewire?

In the process of making a WinDV-style capture app (with many more features, and completely written from scratch), we need some sample clips from a D-VHS deck.
(see: https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421070-Modern-WinDV-style-app-coming-soon)


We need these, although mainly #3:

1. D-VHS HD tape — ideally the D-Theater demo tape, around 25 Mb/s.

2. Analog tape played in the D-VHS deck — S-VHS or VHS, producing the deck’s roughly 12.4 Mb/s digital output

3. ATSC broadcast recording played from D-VHS tape — roughly 19 Mb/s. Requires a deck with a built-in ATSC tuner or a recording made through a compatible FireWire tuner.


Captured directly from FireWire, with no FFmpeg processing, remuxing, or re-encoding.

If you can upload such files, it'll be much appreciated. Please also include the deck's model number, i.e. HM-DH30000, etc. ]]> Capturing and VCR medipal https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421196-Request-for-D-VHS-footage <![CDATA[Dark "wipes" across the video]]> https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421164-Dark-wipes-across-the-video?goto=newpost Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:59:27 GMT Does anyone know what causes these?

I was thinking dirty tape vs damaged tape and wondering if anything could be done.

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[Attachment 93859 - Click to enlarge] ]]> Capturing and VCR wcndave2 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421164-Dark-wipes-across-the-video Help convert Recordings LG https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421161-Help-convert-Recordings-LG?goto=newpost Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:59:23 GMT Hi, I have a LG TV: 32LH530V, I need to convert the TV recordings in .mpg or .mkv. How can I do it? In the folder I have some files like these: 0000158aPIF 0000158a00000001STR 0000158a00000001IDX 0000158a00000001THM 0000158a00000002STR 0000158a00000002IDX 0000158a00000002THM... Hi, I have a LG TV: 32LH530V, I need to convert the TV recordings in .mpg or .mkv. How can I do it?
In the folder I have some files like these: 0000158aPIF
0000158a00000001STR
0000158a00000001IDX
0000158a00000001THM
0000158a00000002STR
0000158a00000002IDX
0000158a00000002THM
0000158a00000026STR
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... ]]> Capturing and VCR simonemancino https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421161-Help-convert-Recordings-LG Leitch DPS-575 Uploader Software https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421154-Leitch-DPS-575-Uploader-Software?goto=newpost Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:48:28 GMT Hi all, I have two DPS-575 and have lost the original CD and can't find the software anywhere. I am looking to use the file conversion / uploader software and if anyone has a copy of the software they could share I would greatly appreciate it. ]]> Capturing and VCR arcade004 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421154-Leitch-DPS-575-Uploader-Software For those that capture a lot of tapes... https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421144-For-those-that-capture-a-lot-of-tapes?goto=newpost Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:32:07 GMT Hi folks,
Just curious to know how many tapes do you record per day ?

To get as much done as possible, is important, but even more important, is not to burn out the machine. Not so ?

I've read that 3 is the safe spot, even 4, but beyond 4 is pushing it.

Thanks for any advice, as always.

Buddy ]]> Capturing and VCR VHS-Digital-Buddy https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421144-For-those-that-capture-a-lot-of-tapes Transferring VHS which is partially interlaced and partially progressive https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421143-Transferring-VHS-which-is-partially-interlaced-and-partially-progressive?goto=newpost Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:16:19 GMT I've found at least one tape like this, and it chops between them pretty fast and frequently. Sometimes there's just one second of interlaced, then a second of progressive, then a second of interlaced...

At other times it's mostly progressive.

I am thinking that progressive was used for certain types of shots (close up and mid) and that interlaced was used for wide shots.

I can't enter timings for every transition in AVS, so I feel my options are:

1. do not de-interlace to retain best quality for 90% of the time
2. interlace everything so that nothing looks comb-like...

Is there any other/clever tactic or tool?

Thanks!
Dave ]]> Capturing and VCR wcndave2 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421143-Transferring-VHS-which-is-partially-interlaced-and-partially-progressive Need To Connect RF Output From VCR to Computer Monitor DVI-D Or VGA Input https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421142-Need-To-Connect-RF-Output-From-VCR-to-Computer-Monitor-DVI-D-Or-VGA-Input?goto=newpost Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:36:39 GMT Been trying to solve this on my own, however I need to purchase the best option first, NOT after 3-4 tries like usual.

I'm burning DVDs with GREAT success thanks to input from the experts on this Forum, MANY THANKS !

My system uses a JVC SR-MV30 VCR outputting to A Sony VRD-MC5 DVD burner. The Sony has a SMALL screen to monitor the image. The JVC VCR only has 1 output for RCA/S-video cables. It does also have an RF style output. It seems to me that I could also output a video only signal from that to an ACER computer monitor (DVI-D and VGA inputs) so I could watch the VCR and be able to start the Sony burner recording at a more precise point on the VHS tape.

Can anyone here give a recommendation as to what I need to connect, and if possible actual manufacturer names and part #s ???

Thanks Again !

Joe & Ruth ]]> Capturing and VCR airkiss7 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/421142-Need-To-Connect-RF-Output-From-VCR-to-Computer-Monitor-DVI-D-Or-VGA-Input