[mythtv-users] Time lapse when capturing from VCR

[David Brodbeck]

Kilian wrote:
> When I watch the VCR tape via Myth's Live TV, every 5-6 seconds the 
> picture also hangs for about half a second.
> This only happens when recording (resp. live watching) from the VCR, 
> there are no problems when recording/watching cable TV. I cannot 
> understand this, as both use the same input on the PVR-350. What is the 
> difference between the cable TV signal and the VCR signal?
> 
> Any ideas? Thanks!

Is this a commercially-recorded videotape?  If it has Macrovision copy 
protection, that could cause this type of problem.  There are various 
devices you can hook up between your VCR and capture card that will fix 
this.  Try Googling for "video clarifier" or "video stabilizer."