AIW - Macrovision Probs

[bobspliff]

Hi guys,

Having just got my AIW 9000 ripping perfectly, I came to rip one of my favourite tapes, only to find out it was Macrovision protected :(

Using both IUVCR and MMC, all that I got was a green screen or one frame looped while the audio plays on.

Having tried all the software on the Web, including on this site, and having no luck with any of it, I decided to buy a 'Video conditioner' from Maplin.co.uk.

Anyway, this appears to have only partly solved the problem. There is no green screen now, but whenever I record for longer than a couple of minutes, the clip gets about 30 seconds in and then loops. I'm guessing that the Macrovision detection is so sensitive that it still picks it up, even though I'm using a video conditioner.

Any suggestions? I'm practically about to sell my card, it's given me so much grief :(

Bob

[bobspliff]

Am I right in assuming my Macrovision remover isn't working well enough?! Can anyone recommend a device that does work with the AIW 9000? Please help.

Thanks,
Bob

[fccHandler]

Sima SCC (http://www.videoguys.com/sima.htm)

[bobspliff]

Just an update for people who might be having similar problems. I've now managed to finally capture Macrovision encoded video using my All in Wonder 9000 pro.

It appears as if the Macrovision disabling patch on this site only works with older versions of the drivers (i.e. not the ones that come with the 9000 card).

So far I have only tried Catalyst 02.3 (which can be found on the ATI site, through Google) but, when used in conjunction with the patch available on this site, this appears to get rid of one level of Macrovision protection - the looped frame(s).

Once you have got rid of this, however, you still need to overcome the next level of protection - the green screen. I achieved this using a plug-in 'video stabilizer' box, although I'm sure most other Macrovision removers would work.

So, in conclusion: old drivers, a patch and a macrovision remover = Macrovision free recording on an AIW 9000 :)

Bob