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No video signal using Dazzle Digital Video Creator 80
I have a new Dell 8300 and am trying to convert my VHS home videos to DVD. I purchased the Dazzle Digital Video Creator 80 with my system. It came with Pinnacle Studio Quick Start. I've had a lot of problems burning to DVD. Often the system freezes after rendering. And I have problems with the Memorex DVD+R discs. I don't know what to do.
When I try to switch to using the Sonic software that came with the system, I am told that there is no video signal.
I'm really stuck. Any help will be appreciated. I'm a real novice with computers, except for the word processing function.
When I try to switch to using the Sonic software that came with the system, I am told that there is no video signal.
I'm really stuck. Any help will be appreciated. I'm a real novice with computers, except for the word processing function.
Jim Hardin
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April 11th, 2004 09:00
The Dazzle 80 is an entry level device capable of VCD quality at best.
For capture, it is a proprietary device, not WDM compliant, and must be used with its' included software.
At best you should be able to capture and create source files from the included software. These can then be used in any other software that can produce a DVD Movie.
Sorry but I do not have any first hand experience with the products you are using…
JOKERSWILD
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April 11th, 2004 10:00
Jim Hardin
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April 11th, 2004 12:00
DVDmom
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April 14th, 2004 11:00
Jokerswild,
Do you know if I can continue to use the Dazzle hardware to get my VHS movies into the computer, or do you recommend that I scratch the Dazzle and start again with other hardware, particularly because I am absolutely not going to use the Pinnacle software that came with the Dazzle. I'm starting over in this process and am hoping to get it right this time.
Thanks,
DVDmom
DVDmom
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April 14th, 2004 11:00
Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Unfortunately, the next day my 2 1/2 month old computer crashed - hard drive deceased. I don't know if there is a connection between that and my problems with Pinnacle, but I am not going to re-install the Pinnacle Quick Start. I'm going to start all over again (literally), and see if I can use the Dazzle with the Sonic software that came with the Dell. If not, I'll purchase another piece of hardware.
Does anyone know how I can determine if my Dell has a firwire 1394 port?
Thanks,
DVDmom
JOKERSWILD
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April 14th, 2004 22:00