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  1. 21st Oct 2002 14:50 #1
    IanJ
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    Hi all,

    ATI Radeon 8500DV: I just got this card and have it all installed with the latest drivers etc etc.
    Just to start testing I hooked up my VCR to the composite input on the Radeon and using VisualStudio5 I'm set to DVD PAL 720*576 with a view to burning the Mpeg to DVD.

    The resultant Mpeg is ok when you view it in a small window but after burning to DVD and playing it on my regular TV / set top DVD player the quality is somewhat "crap". I was hoping to burn all my old VHS tapes to DVD but not if this is the best I can get.

    I know I should be using S-video but I don't have the cable yet. I also tried a completely different composite source but it was just the same.

    What's the trick to get the VERY BEST out of VHS video's......is S-Video really that much better? How about one of those Composite/S-Video to firewire converters (my PC has a firewire interface via the Radeon).

    Thanks in advance,

    Ian.
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