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Import video 19
Format settings/drivers
Note: The settings that may be adjusted here normally only need to be changed if
there are problems transferring the analog video signal. This may be the case if the
drivers for the video card have been programmed incorrectly.
Here you can adjust certain settings for the video recording driver.
These dialog boxes, so-called “property sheets,” come with the video card drivers.
These driver-specific performance properties may deviate depending on the cards.
We also have a very limited influence on the behavior of these drivers. If you
encounter any difficulties, please contact the video card manufacturer for the latest
driver updates.
Source: Sets the crossbar of the video card.
The crossbar determines which video and audio input signal will be recorded. The
crossbars are connected in series to the video recording chip itself. In the output field,
the video output (for the crossbars) is the input for the recording chip (video or audio
decoder-in) of the video card. In the “Input” field, select the signal source that will be
used by the video card to capture for this input. Many video cards have separate
crossbars for audio and video. If you have a problem, try out the different
configurations until the right sound matches the right image.
Composite-in = the normal video input (typically a cinch jack)
S-video = S-video input (mini-din jack)
SVHS-in = SVHS input (special cable)
Tuner-in = TV signal of the integrated tuner
Display
Video decoder: If the picture only appears in black & white or it flickers, the video
standard may be set incorrectly. In mainland Europe, PAL_B is used.
VideoProcAmp: Fine-adjustment of colors, brightness, contrast etc. We recommend
against changing any of the manufacturer’s settings.
Format: Please do not change anything here. The capturing format is set in the
"Recording quality" option in the video recording dialog.
Station selection
This option is only available if a TV tuner is integrated into your video card.