VCR --> Computer

[Swede]

Hi!

I recently bought the Pinnacle PCTV Pro TV-card. It's a newbie card, I know, but I'm a newbie at this so I thought I'd start at the bottom and work my way to the top.

Now, I want to record from my VCR (Sony) to my computer, but the problem is that my VCR doesn't have S-VHS, and there is a S-VHS input on the TV-card.

So how do I capture video from my VCR? What kinda cord do I need?

Thanks for any help, guys!

[Tommyknocker]

If your VCR has a Video out plug, and an audio jack, you will need an RCA-style video cord, and an RCA-style audio cord. What connecctors does your VCR have for video and audio out?

[johns0]

Just use rca cables from your vcr video and audio out to your capture card`s video and audio composite inputs.

[SLICK RICK]

I agree with Tommyknocker, you will need an RCA cable. I just checked some pics of your card and correct me if I am wrong, but it has a yellow input plug to connect the video part of a RCA cable. That is all you will need.

SLICK RICK

[Swede]

I have two SCART, two Audio Out (Left/Right), one Aerial Out and one Aerial In.

[bottle-necked]

The Scart (Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) connector is used for combined audio and video connections.
The connector is also known as Pertitel connector or Euroconnector.
A formal description is given in the CENELEC EN 50 049-1:1989 standard or in the IEC 933-1 standard.


On your way to the top, you may need to stop and pick up a new VCR. 8)

lol

[Tommyknocker]

If your VCR has a SCART port, you will need a SCART adapter to connect to you card:

Your card:



SCART adapter needed:



Looks to me with the proper SCART adapter, you can even run S-video to S-video.

[Swede]

On your way to the top, you may need to stop and pick up a new VCR. 8)

lol

Hehe, yeah. I actually sat down yesterday and thought: "Damn, I probably need a new VCR, with S-VHS." :P

So I'm probably gonna buy a new one.

Tommyknocker, thanks for the help, I'm gonna be scouting for a SCART like the one pictured.

[Will Hay]

If you find a VCR in the UK with a conventional s-video connector (the small, penny-sized type) let me know.
I can't find one.
All the s-video VCR's I've found recently export the s-video signal via scart, and none have typical composite (yellow/video and audio/red and white).
I'd prefer a typical s-video connector or a composite output.
Will

[Will Hay]

If your VCR has a SCART port, you will need a SCART adapter to connect to you card:

Your card:

pic deleted, see above

SCART adapter needed:

pic deleted, see above

Looks to me with the proper SCART adapter, you can even run S-video to S-video.

Unless your existing VCR has an s-video capability (and the author of this thread doesn't have) you can't run s-video to s-video bby simply using the adapter and an s-video cable, it'll come out B&W.
Trust me, I've tested it.
W.

[bottle-necked]

Swede
hehe

Buy one on Ebay! Those guys will ship down there.....No-problem...