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CaptyDVD Captures-Tracking Noise from VHS tapes on DVD

 

 


Surfmaster
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Feb 7, 2006, 3:48 PM

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Hi Everyone,
I recently began using the ADS Instant DVD for Mac to transfer VHS tapes through the ADS box and CaptyDVD to author a final DVD. I captured a one-hour, non-copy protected TV show from VHS and authored a DVD. To my surprise, the final DVD has lots of static-sounding "noise" that seemed to originate from the bottom bar of the screen. I understand that it is normal to see this bottom "border" when capturing from VHS, but I don't understand the loud noise. Plus, the source VHS tape did not have any tracking issues while playing on my TV. I am puzzled about this "noise," which is nearly as loud as the sound of the TV show in the capture. My question is how do I remove this noise when the tracking on the VHS tape seems okay? I also use a Time Base Corrector (AVT 8710) between the ADS box and the VCR. Thanks in advance for your comments.


RatVega
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Feb 7, 2006, 10:20 PM

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Re: [Surfmaster] CaptyDVD Captures-Tracking Noise from VHS tapes on DVD [In reply to] Can't Post

I'd love to help out here, but to be frank I've never seen or heard of any of the hardware and software you're using.

I can offer this: Capturing using composite cabling, you are very vulnerable to spurious electronic noise in both audio and video. Assuming you're using consumer gear with RCA connectors, I'd check all the connections and maybe rearrange the capture equipment physically to isolate it from other electronics.

I once captured some footage in a manner similar to what I think you're doing and found serious interference from a wireless mouse recharge station.

Good Luck.





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