dropped frames

[ka]

I have a problem with droppes frames while capturing from vhs (10% )
I'l have tryed to use som differnet comperssions and I donät notice any differns ( Huffyuv, mjpg, divx 5.0 and PICvideo) using virtual DUB.

I have project to record a video from a vhs-tape to my computer then add music, text etc etc in premier.

I saw the help text about ripping then editig, there it was recomended NOT to use divx encoder, and I understand that. I can slightly edit divx files (to laggy) on my computer.

anyway, back to the problem!
hardware info:

AMD thuderbird 800@960mhz
392mb pci-133 ram (3 128mb)
maxtor 30gb with two partitions (dma is enabled)
Geforce III Ti-200 64mb DDR ram
SoundBlaster Live! 1024 value
Hauppauge WinTV 878 card

the tv card is connected to my vcr (samsung SV-631X stereo video)
when im recording a music video or somehing with the card it dossen't drop a frame. but when I'l press play and starts to record with the card it drops frames (10%) I don't have a clue how it can be like that, could you help me ?

(I live in sweden and are using PAL the connection between VCR and card is a composite cable)

tnx alot !
(I am a BIG NEWBIE on this kinde of technology)

[Triffid]

If I understood correctlty (and I may not have!) you can capture OK from your TV tuner (in the VCR?) but not when you are playing a tape.

In that case, your problem would seem to be with the tape player mechanism. Try cleaning the heads - low quality signals can cause drops - and try a different tape. Also, if your tape is wound too tighly, it may not be running at the correct speed - try fastforward to end then rewind.

You should also check that the tracking is correct.

Also, I have found sometimes (always?) that it is a good idea to start the tape playing a couple of seconds before you start the capture. It may be that the capture card need a little time to lock into the signal.

If I'm wrong about your being able to capture OK from the TV tuner, then there are a million other things to check as well!!!!!! (On the PC side). There are many posts around with good suggestions there.

Lycka till!

[ka]

you were correct!

and thx I'l try that !

tack!