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ZackR · 04-25-2003, 09:08 PM

Hi,

I am trying to transfer some old laserdisc and VHS material to DVD. I bought this DAZZLE thing at Circuit City. It seems to work OK, but I am not sure about the resolution. When I play the laserdisc out via S-video into my computer, the DAZZLE software shows the resolution as 352x240... Is that correct?

I thought the resoltion should be higher, but then again, I am kinda new to this. If anyone could tell me if this is right, I would appreciate it.. Also, the DAZZLE thing I got plugs into my PC via USB and it has connectios for L/R audio, RCA video and S-Video. Is there a really good software package out there that I could get instead of what came with this thing but that would work with it?? Just curious. I really want to back up some of my old stuff I have taped in years gone by...

I would greatly appreciate any information.

Thanks so much,

Zack

Fightguard · 04-25-2003, 09:25 PM

352x240...yes, that is a relatively low resolution but I'm afraid that's what you're limited to. Why? because that Dazzle is transfering via USB and that interface just does not have the bandwidth to transfer high quality video. If you can live with that, fine, but if you're willing to spend more, go and buy the PCI or Firewire version (assuming you have available PCI slot or firewire capability, respectively).
good luck

ZackR · 04-25-2003, 09:29 PM

Cool. Thanks for the info...

What kind of resolution could I reasonably expect from firewire?

I appreciate the help!

Zack

Fightguard · 04-25-2003, 09:38 PM

sorry, I must correct myself...
looking at Dazzle's Product Page, there are indeed USB (1.1) products that are able to capture at higher resolutions. I'm assuming though that you have one of the lower models. Have a look for yourself and maybe you can pick up the product more suitable to your needs (if your budget permits, of course).

I 8 Piglet · 04-25-2003, 09:42 PM

Not that I know much about either, but I thought Firewire was similar in bitrate and speed to USB?

Fightguard · 04-25-2003, 09:57 PM

Firewire speed is similar to USB 2.0 speed, up to 480Mbps and 400Mbps, respectively. Considerably faster than USB 1.x at 12Mbps.

ZackR · 04-25-2003, 11:11 PM

Yah. I may have to see if I can return the one I got... I just got it the other day and I do still have the receipt.

04-25-2003, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZackR Actor Join Date: Feb 2003	Resolution Question Hi, I am trying to transfer some old laserdisc and VHS material to DVD. I bought this DAZZLE thing at Circuit City. It seems to work OK, but I am not sure about the resolution. When I play the laserdisc out via S-video into my computer, the DAZZLE software shows the resolution as 352x240... Is that correct? I thought the resoltion should be higher, but then again, I am kinda new to this. If anyone could tell me if this is right, I would appreciate it.. Also, the DAZZLE thing I got plugs into my PC via USB and it has connectios for L/R audio, RCA video and S-Video. Is there a really good software package out there that I could get instead of what came with this thing but that would work with it?? Just curious. I really want to back up some of my old stuff I have taped in years gone by... I would greatly appreciate any information. Thanks so much, Zack __________________ Profiler/Aficionado Proudly and Unabashedly Anti-Politically Correct *You'll Believe A Man Can Fly*

04-25-2003, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZackR Actor Join Date: Feb 2003	Cool. Thanks for the info... What kind of resolution could I reasonably expect from firewire? I appreciate the help! Zack __________________ Profiler/Aficionado Proudly and Unabashedly Anti-Politically Correct *You'll Believe A Man Can Fly*

04-25-2003, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
I 8 Piglet Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: missing NYC hardcore :(	Not that I know much about either, but I thought Firewire was similar in bitrate and speed to USB? __________________ "I have respect for Beer!" - John Nash "He was a wise man, who invented beer." - Plato My HT v2.1: with x1 screen shots New screen shots 2/4/04 \| My DVD Collection as of 12/15/04

04-25-2003, 11:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZackR Actor Join Date: Feb 2003	Yah. I may have to see if I can return the one I got... I just got it the other day and I do still have the receipt. __________________ Profiler/Aficionado Proudly and Unabashedly Anti-Politically Correct *You'll Believe A Man Can Fly*

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04-25-2003, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	352x240...yes, that is a relatively low resolution but I'm afraid that's what you're limited to. Why? because that Dazzle is transfering via USB and that interface just does not have the bandwidth to transfer high quality video. If you can live with that, fine, but if you're willing to spend more, go and buy the PCI or Firewire version (assuming you have available PCI slot or firewire capability, respectively). good luck

04-25-2003, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	sorry, I must correct myself... looking at Dazzle's Product Page, there are indeed USB (1.1) products that are able to capture at higher resolutions. I'm assuming though that you have one of the lower models. Have a look for yourself and maybe you can pick up the product more suitable to your needs (if your budget permits, of course).

04-25-2003, 09:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	Firewire speed is similar to USB 2.0 speed, up to 480Mbps and 400Mbps, respectively. Considerably faster than USB 1.x at 12Mbps.