Problem capturing color VHS tape to PC

22 Jun 2005 1:37 AM

Aaron Kumove

Hi,

I am trying to digitize a bunch of VHS-C tapes but am only able to
capture in black and white, despite the tapes being recorded in color.

I am using the Composite RCA output from my VCR pugged into the
Composite RCA input of my video capture card.

When I plug the VCR into my TV it gives me color so I know that the VCR
is functioning properly.

I have tried 2 different video capture cards on 2 different computers
and in each instance I can only capture video in black and white.

Any suggestions?

TIA.

Aaron

22 Jun 2005 9:45 AM

Cail Young

On 22/6/05 11:37 AM, in article 42b8c***@clear.net.nz, "Aaron Kumove"
<trio***@paradise.net.nz> wrote:

> I have tried 2 different video capture cards on 2 different computers
> and in each instance I can only capture video in black and white.

Make sure the cards are in PAL (Australia) mode - which is PAL B/G if I
recall correctly. Sounds like it's trying to capture in NTSC.

Also, if the card has an S-video input as well, make sure it's set to
capture from the composite input.

22 Jun 2005 8:08 PM

Aaron Kumove

Thanks Cail. I will give it a try.

Cail Young wrote:
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> On 22/6/05 11:37 AM, in article 42b8c***@clear.net.nz, "Aaron Kumove"
> <trio***@paradise.net.nz> wrote:
>
>
>>I have tried 2 different video capture cards on 2 different computers
>>and in each instance I can only capture video in black and white.
>
>
> Make sure the cards are in PAL (Australia) mode - which is PAL B/G if I
> recall correctly. Sounds like it's trying to capture in NTSC.
>
> Also, if the card has an S-video input as well, make sure it's set to
> capture from the composite input.
>