Help using Sony DV Camcorder as passthrough device.

[smsmasters]

I'm trying to convert my vhs tapes to avi format through my PAL Sony dv camcorder which has a dv out function for passthrough.

The problem is that my vhs player only outputs PAL60 when playing an NTSC tape and no picture is displayed on my dv camcorder, only audio. I can capture PAL vhs tapes fine.

What can I do?

[JohnnyMalaria]

Without getting additional equipment, there isn't much you can do. :(

You either need to get a VCR that will play NTSC tapes with the colour signal encoded correctly or a dedicated device that will do it. The VCR option will be the cheaper.

Then, you'll need a miniDV camcorder (or dedicated DV converter) that can support A-to-D conversion of NTSC.

So, your best and least expensive option would be to get a dedicated DV converter box.

[jggimi]

Moved to DV forum.

[smsmasters]

I guess I'll try to use the nvidia wdm video input on my 7800gt graphics card.

Thanks

[bb]

Have a look at my solution:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=112433

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