Display while capturing

[Traderbam]

Hi, probably a daft question but here goes. When capturing I'm using S-video out of VCR into capture card, but I also need to be able to set certain settings on the VCR such as 3D DNR or profile settings which means I need another display. I have a massive old combi unit which does the job but looking for a much more compact "monitor". These menu settings don't display in the preview window of VirtualDub so I am reliant on external display.

1) Is there any issue for capturing if I am simultaneously outputting via S-video and some other connection to a monitor?
2) What options are available for smaller screen without needing full blown TV/monitor - is an old PC screen ok with the right adapters - SCART to DVI perhaps?

Thanks

[dellsam34]

If your VCR can output composite simultaneously with S-Video use it for monitoring, there should be no problem.

[Traderbam]

ok thanks. What adapter options is recommended for SCART to some other more recent connection type?

[dellsam34]

Post the model number of your VCR, Some VCRs have one SCART only so you can't get two outputs out of one SCART.

I cannot recommend any adapter, that depends on what monitor you get, once you decide what monitor you are getting see what it has as a connection and find the right adapter.

[Traderbam]

VCR has 2 scart outputs - I'm using s-video out for the capture so only need to use one scart for monitoring. Is any sort of monitor fine, like a PC screen with DVI or HDMI in, and then just get a scart to HDMI adapter if there is such a thing?

[dellsam34]

It's better to get an old school 4:3 LCD TV/monitor with SCART or S-Video input.