Problems Capturing

[Rawskillz]

After giving up on my AIW 9600, I am now having a different problem with my Winfast Tv 2000 card. I get color switching. For example Skin tones will jump from a healthy color of redy flesh color to a jondis looking yellow color. It happens with all the color though. Dark reds will jump to light reds. This happens every 5-10 seconds. Does anyone have any potential solutions for me. I am hoping i can just adjust something in the settings. These are videos taped off of tv. In case that matters. Could this potentially be a driver Problem? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[redwudz]

Do you have the same problem with live video? If so it sounds more like a bad connection or a problem with the card. Doesn't really sound like a driver problem. You could try changing your connections and reseating the card.

EDIT: Another possibility could be related to false Macrovison, although that usually causes light and dark flashes, still; https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=242499

Increasing or sometimes decreasing the signal level from the VCR may help, also. (A video amp or an attenuator)

[Rawskillz]

With live TV there is no problem. I tried to feed the VCR through the coax instead of the rca plugs and got the same problem. I don't know what reseating the card means, How could i do that. Also how do you increase or decrease levels of a VCR, and where do i get a video amp or attenuator. Sorry i have so many questions i just am very new to this and am getting very frustrated with this new computer. Thanks for your help thus far.

[NamPla]

Do you capture TV via your VCR? If so, fine, then it's not your VCR's fault, or cables etc. I'd say you're trying to capture a macrovision-protected video. In which case you need an older driver that by-passes that crap.

I have a Winfast capture card too, and am thrilled with the results it gives me! I use the old WDM 1.08 driver, I'm sure you can still find it around...

[Rawskillz]

I have run the cable through the VCR and there is no problem. Crystal Clear. So how would i download and install old drivers for this card?

[redwudz]

If your capture of live TV isn't a problem, ignore the reseating card idea. (Turn off computer, unplug card and replug. Sometimes it may not be all the way plugged in.) I would try a different cable, just in case.

If your video signal is too high, over 1vdc, that can cause problems with some cards. If it is too low, also problems. A video amplifier can raise the signal level. An attenuator can lower it. I have both, bought from Radio Shack. Generally a high level is more likely to cause Macrovision problems. You might be better off searching on Google for a Macrovision blocker. Don't pay to much for them. Mine was about $20US. A TBC is much better, but expensive.

Still, your problem with color changes doesn't sound like a Macrovison problem. Borrow another VCR and see it that helps.

Also, you might try what NamPla suggested. I'm not familiar with that particular card.

[Rawskillz]

Does anyone know where to download the WMD 1.08 Driver. I have tried to google it and it comes up with nothing good! This is my last hope and then i am moving on to buy these other tools. Thanks

[NamPla]

Sorry RawSkillz, I been away...

ftp://download.nvidia.com/Windows/WDM/NVIDIA_WDM_1.08.exe

This link should work for you.

Make sure you remove your old wdm drivers first (Add/Remove Programs). I would then reboot, then install the new (old) driver, then reboot again.

I have no problems with the rare macro'd tapes I try to capture. Nice clean captures, too!

Good luck.

(BTW, I recommend using VirtualVCR for capturing).

[Rawskillz]

Well I installed the new drivers and the same problem, So i suppose after about six months of messing around I will break down and buy the SIMA Video adapter. Does anyone have any recomendations about what one to use, and a good inexpensive place to buy them? Thanks