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May 12th, 2024 13:28

Problems with Video Capture Cards

On my older XPS 15 7590, I have been successfully capturing VHS tapes, converting to digit, using the Roxio Easy VHS to DVD package. Suddenly, I start getting only sound, no picture, when trying to capture the VHS. In the meantime, I bought a new XPS 17 9730. Same issue - no picture, only sound, when trying to capture the VHS. I attempted to update the Roxio software/drivers, but the Roxio update site appears to be permanently down, so I ordered a new video capture card from Amazon that had great reviews. However, I still only get sound, no picture. I swapped out every conceivable cable/connection with no success. I connected the VHS player to my television and it worked great - picture and sound - so the issue must be with the laptop video drivers. I then connected to my wife's old Win 10 Surface computer, and the connect is perfect - I get picture and sound. The issue must be the drivers on the XPS, right? Both XPS machines have Intel and NVIDIA GeForce drivers. Is this something I can expect Dell to fix, or is this on the manufacturers of the video capture cards? Am I stuck using the clunky old Surface for this project? Suggestions are welcome! 

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May 12th, 2024 15:02

It's unlikely the new system (probably windows 11) will work properly with an old version of the Roxio software.  Did the new hardware come with its own video capture software?

Try one of the open source video transfer packages -- Handbrake, VLC Media player, etc. 

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May 14th, 2024 19:41

Same issues, no matter the software, no matter the capture card (I got another one just to check it.) While I get no picture on either of my Dell machines, the picture comes through just fine on a MS Surface and on a television. 

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