Newbie in Capturing

[d_unbeliever]

got xp sp2 with 512memory 128gforcefx5200video...
i bought a prolink pixelview playtv mpeg2 . i was trying to capture yesterday from our cable tv using amcap(i think latest version). i was able to capture the video but not the audio but i made sure that i enabled the auido capture option. I can't also make the remote to work but i already plug the remote wire thing...my capture card comes with a quick installation manual but it is not very detailed. maybe because it is a cheap capture card anyway its only for learning purposes...how to do you capture the audio using amcap? how will i enable the remote?

any other tool i can try which is better(faster and better quality and with additional features) than AMCap? i don't mind buying...

how do you play FM radio tuner and capture for example the voice of my favorite DJ ?

i will also try to browse the guides here...

[Stormin Norman]

Try this https://www.videohelp.com/tools?listuser=&orderby=Type&s=5#5

Some of these might suit your needs.

[R55B]

RE: d_unbeliever

<got xp sp2 with 512memory 128gforcefx5200video...
i bought a prolink pixelview playtv mpeg2 . i was trying to capture yesterday from our cable tv using amcap(i think latest version). i was able to capture the video but not the audio but i made sure that i enabled the auido capture option.>

You will find that video capture is a sticky business, but the more memory you have, the larger storage capacity, and the better quality sound card, makes for an easier job. You didn't specify whether or not you have a sound card in your comp profile. The Audigy 5.1 and Gamer cards have the fewest "issues" with video/audio capture of any sound cards. As a rule, 512 megs of memory is just not enough...bump up to 1024 or above, or your memory usage may "top off", which will kick out a capture. As a general rule, a 40-gig HD is not large enough to hold your OS, apps and games, while permitting large file creation. Install a 200 gig IDE for your video capture and format it in NTFS. Place the video capture folder in this drive. Also, some video capture drivers need support from onboard audio drivers, and if your motherboard does not have them, or if they are old, there may arise a conflict. Report your progress on these issues for others to read.