Posted by Nick Dobb on 09/14/06 23:52

I'm trying to transfer a bunch of VHS videos over to DVD+R/+RW and am
running into problems. Many of the copies feature some or all of the
following problems, which are not present in the original recordings :-

- grainy picture
- very brief (but visible) pauses
- jumpy picture
- distorted band in the top inch of the picture

Problem has been replicated with two separate VHS players. I'm copying over
composite video. This is all on PAL (UK). I know for sure the problem's not
being caused by Macrovision. Incidentally, putting a Macrovision removal /
signal conditioning box between the VHS and DVD makes the problem much worse
(which seems bizarre).

I also know the problem's nothing to do with the media being used.

Recorder is a Technika DVDR2005 (Rebadged Yamada 8400X) with latest firmware
update.

Any help gratefully received.

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