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Here in the land of Halloume and Keo, I am trying to convert VHS to a DVD so that I can let my nipper watch it and not have the hassle of plugging and unplugging the PS2, TV, DVD, DTH Box,... Plus, it also means that I can get the VHS tape out of my house before I am contaminated by its' age. :PDT_Xtremez_28:

Have an external PC-TV card, the proper cables and all is plugged in as should be, but when I play a DVD or a tape, I am getting nothing on my monitor. I have tried searching for the manufacturers website, but every time I do that I get some weird stuff so that it looks like the site has gone the way of the dodo.

So can anyone give me a hint on a good troubleshooter website for this problem or suggest anything that I have overlooked? This is driving me up the wall!:PDT_Xtremez_25:
 
Boarderlyne said:
Here in the land of Halloume and Keo, I am trying to convert VHS to a DVD so that I can let my nipper watch it and not have the hassle of plugging and unplugging the PS2, TV, DVD, DTH Box,... Plus, it also means that I can get the VHS tape out of my house before I am contaminated by its' age. :PDT_Xtremez_28:

Have an external PC-TV card, the proper cables and all is plugged in as should be, but when I play a DVD or a tape, I am getting nothing on my monitor. I have tried searching for the manufacturers website, but every time I do that I get some weird stuff so that it looks like the site has gone the way of the dodo.

So can anyone give me a hint on a good troubleshooter website for this problem or suggest anything that I have overlooked? This is driving me up the wall!:PDT_Xtremez_25:
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What software are you using to look at the TV Card, and what model/make is it?
 
CodeMonkey said:
I need to know what software you use for viewing the TV picture, Windows XP is just the OS.
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Code Monkey, I am using the programme that came with the box. It is called USB TV II and seems to work for TV type stuff, but just get a black screen when I plug in the VCR or DVD player. Have double-checked that both work by routing the picture through the TV.
 
Boarderlyne said:
Code Monkey, I am using the programme that came with the box. It is called USB TV II and seems to work for TV type stuff, but just get a black screen when I plug in the VCR or DVD player. Have double-checked that both work by routing the picture through the TV.
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Ok assuming you are using the software bundled and it works for TV pictures, the problem might be either your video player not outputting through co-ax or you need to add the correct channel settings for the video to the software., hook up the video and then if it has a setup menu(access it - so you have a recognisable image from the video) then tune in the appropriate channel in the recording software. If this is done(or already the case) you might need to check if your video outputs the playback through the coax or just the scart.
 
CodeMonkey said:
Ok assuming you are using the software bundled and it works for TV pictures, the problem might be either your video player not outputting through co-ax or you need to add the correct channel settings for the video to the software., hook up the video and then if it has a setup menu(access it - so you have a recognisable image from the video) then tune in the appropriate channel in the recording software. If this is done(or already the case) you might need to check if your video outputs the playback through the coax or just the scart.
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Now have video picture but no sound! ARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!:PDT_Xtremez_42:
As info, the coax does nothing and this VHS machine, while fairly new, doesn't have a scart socket. :PDT_Xtremez_34: Know that the sound works as I have trialed it through the TV (should have mentioned that before as well!) Was beginning to think that I had got the wrong type of PC-TV card until I trawled the net and found that someone in Oz had the same TV Box and was using it for the same purpose as I am. Now the only thing wrong that I can think of is that the cable from the TV box to the PC sound input is duff as I used the same cable to input sound from the VCR into the TV.

CM, forgot to say thanks as your help is invaluable here. If you manage to suss it out with my feeble attempts then I will be well-chuffed.
 
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Boarderlyne said:
Now have video picture but no sound! ARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!:PDT_Xtremez_42:
As info, the coax does nothing and this VHS machine, while fairly new, doesn't have a scart socket. :PDT_Xtremez_34: Know that the sound works as I have trialed it through the TV (should have mentioned that before as well!) Was beginning to think that I had got the wrong type of PC-TV card until I trawled the net and found that someone in Oz had the same TV Box and was using it for the same purpose as I am. Now the only thing wrong that I can think of is that the cable from the TV box to the PC sound input is duff as I used the same cable to input sound from the VCR into the TV.

CM, forgot to say thanks as your help is invaluable here. If you manage to suss it out with my feeble attempts then I will be well-chuffed.
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Don't worry about it, I had a trawl through the net and it mentioned that the box has mini audio jacks(smaller headphone jacks) instead of standard ones, i'm sorry to possibly ask you to suck eggs but, can you double check which socket the audio lead is plugged into:

This is hopfeully the program you are using screengrab:
leadtekwintvoptions.jpg


Check you have the audio source correct

and this is hopefully the spec of what you have:
System Requirements
- Pentium III 550 MHz or Higher PC compatible
- 128MB or more system memory
- Microsoft Windows XP with SP1 / 2000 with SP4 OS
- 1 Sound card line-in or speakers (Windows 2000 user)
- Connect stereo audio cable to sound card or speaker when under Windows 2000
- USB 2.0 port

Recommended System Requirements
- Pentium III 1GHz or higher for MPEG-1/2 recording
- Pentium III 1.2GHz or higher for time-shifting

Package Content
- WinFast TV USB II Deluxe Unit
- FM Antenna Cable
- Audio Cable
- USB Cable
- Remote Control with battery (CR2025)
- DC Power Adaptor
- TV USB II Deluxe Carrying Bag
- Users Manual
- Quick Installation Guide
- 3 Software installation discs
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It mentions having the audio out from the box connected to the line in of your soundcard for win2k, XP is win2k with a flashy front end in reality(should be blue on a soundblaster card).
 
CodeMonkey said:
Don't worry about it, I had a trawl through the net and it mentioned that the box has mini audio jacks(smaller headphone jacks) instead of standard ones, i'm sorry to possibly ask you to suck eggs but, can you double check which socket the audio lead is plugged into:

This is hopfeully the program you are using screengrab:
leadtekwintvoptions.jpg


Check you have the audio source correct

and this is hopefully the spec of what you have:


It mentions having the audio out from the box connected to the line in of your soundcard for win2k, XP is win2k with a flashy front end in reality(should be blue on a soundblaster card).
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In this case, sucking eggs is not a bad idea. Just tried the line in socket and still not getting anything. Will go to the shop that I bought this from and get another lead as that seems to be the only place where I am having any problems.
 
Make sure you check your windows audio settings since they can sometimes override client software's.

Go to Accessories/Entertainment/Volume control and make sure that the line-in isnt muted.

Alternatively, if you have it, double-click the speaker in your sys tray (near the clock) and access it from there.
 
metimmee said:
Make sure you check your windows audio settings since they can sometimes override client software's.

Go to Accessories/Entertainment/Volume control and make sure that the line-in isnt muted.

Alternatively, if you have it, double-click the speaker in your sys tray (near the clock) and access it from there.
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You might also need to look at the properties for recording and check that the source isn't muted.

Just adding to metimmees advice
 
Dont forget that you can set which line is recording aswell....

Once in Volume Control (as metimmee describes above). Go to.....

Options -> Properties.

Select "Recording"

That will bring up all the recording levels. Make sure you have a tick in "Line in" if thats the one your gunning for. That will select that line for recording.

If I had a quid everytime I forgot that old chestnut when I start streaming me mixes on the net.........
 
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