Decided on ADS Pyro A/V Link instead of Canopus ADVC100

[DVD Polizei]

Well, I ordered the ADS Pyro A/V Link instead of Canopus ADVC100. I guess a person just has to try the hardware out personally, but from reading here on the very helpful forums, it appears as if the ADS just about does the same thing. Anyway, I thought I would give ADS a try before I do anything else.

Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated. To give you some background on what I will be doing, I have about 300+ videotapes which recorded 9/11 from about a few hours after the beginning, simultaneously recording two major Cable News broadcasts (I had two VCRs--Mitsu HSU770 and another Mitsu), extending to 30 days, and then some major news events thereafter. About 50% of the videotapes were recorded on 6hr mode, so the quality is not the best. I am hoping to find a few programs to clean up the noise on those.

In any case, having these VHS tapes lying around is taking up space and I am looking forward to converting these to DVD.

[budz]

Hope you don't have dropped frames with the ADS Pyro A/V Link....That's what sold me on the CANOPUS ADVC-100....I don't have dropped frames as others have problems using other devices.....Do a search in this forum for threads between both products....I'm satisfied with my CANOPUS...

[vcdforme]

blah blah blah.
Let's make a few things clear.
I have two ADS's and a Canopus 100 and 50. I highly rate both brands.
They both are excellent. I believe the Canopus is overpriced.
I got my ADS AV links for about $125 each.(a substantial difference)
You will most likely experience dropped frames, not the fault of
the converters, but the fault is in the poor quality of VHS.
To blame the converter box would be wrong.
The solution is to get some kind of TimeBase Corrector.

My solution:
I run my videos(pass thru) my Panasonic E-50 first, then into
the DV converter. Solves all of my 'old tape' problems, and looks
excellent. Also using a Lite-on 5005 as (pass thru). Also very nice.
My captures and finished results are excellent!!!

Hope this info helps.
chow

[budz]

You will most likely experience dropped frames, not the fault of
the converters, but the fault is in the poor quality of VHS.
To blame the converter box would be wrong.
The solution is to get some kind of TimeBase Corrector.

I'm not a expert but I haven't had a dropped frame using the CANOPUS ADVC-100 and I don't use a Timebase Corrector. I have a old cheapo Panasonic vhs deck that works well for me. In fact it's one of the last vcrs that were made in Japan. Some of my vhs tapes were quite old and poorly recorded but I have never had dropped frames. This is just my opinion and experience in using the CANOPUS ADVC-100.

Did yah know JVC is actually owned by PANASONIC? News to me!

[diat150]

I dont have a ads but have read about synch issues. As for my Canopus advc-100 it has given me perfect operation from day 1. I havent even powered it down! Why not spend the extra couple of dollars and get the proven piece of equipment that has no issues instead of going the other way and having to get a TBC? Also I havent had a dropped frame yet and I have a daewoo vcr and also a panasonic!

[thecoalman]

I own neither but this thread might be of interest to you ADS owners about the dropped frames, I'm suprised it hasn't been mentioned here yet.

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=229731