Windows Movie Maker/Analog/VCR transfer

[Guest]

I have a Sony Vaio with a click to DVD feature that accepts both digital and
analog recordings. I tried using the WMM and it accepts my digital media
but doesn't recognize my analog VCR. I get the "Video Capture Device was not
detected" I followed all the instructions and help information. There's
supposed to be a drop down when you click on "Capture from a vidio device"
and I never get that. I have all the most recent updates and I've done
everything I can think of. The VCR is connected with RCA jacks which is the
same connection used for the click to DVD feature. Would appreciate some
direction. Thanks.

 

[Graham Hughes]

Are you connecting via your graphics card? If not how? If yes, MM does not
tend to support this mode of capture.

 

[Guest]

I had the same problem. The solution for me was: 1) Connect VCR properly
(using RCA jacks in back of VAIO). 2) Open Click to DVD - in capture video
there is a drop down box for VIDEO INPUT. Use "Composite video 1". 3)
IMPORTANT: WAIT 5 MINTUES. 4) Then click Capture. It worked for me after
lots of frustration. And finally help from techies at Best Buy.
I see this was written two months ago, but tried to help anyway. Good luck.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the key phrase "WAIT 5 MINUTES"! It works and impatient me may
have never discovered this odd secret. I'm pleased!!!

 

[Guest]

IT worked!!! Thanks a lot. Often I'm impatient and I don't think that I would
of ever thought to wait a while. Many thanks.