TV Recording...

I'm not sure if this is in the correct forum....anyways...

I'm trying to record from my TV - more specifically the Video mode for gaming.

However, I've tried a ton of things on my computer. There's all kinds of ports and cables that I just don't understand.

My computer is a Toshiba laptop. It's a satelite that's blue and comes with Window's XP media edition - I dunno if that helps you figure out which computer it actually is

I have the software to record, but I don't know how to connect it.

I tried looking at the manual and stuff, but it doesn't tell. However, I know for a fact that this can record from a TV. It even has a remote for it

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum

 

Hi Super Mallow,

There should be a label somewhere (side, back, underneath).
There is the list of models here:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/...BV_EngineID=cccgaddfdkmhikkcgfkceghdgngdgmm.0
If you can let us know which model it is, we can check which ports it has.

Matt

 

The kind(s) of output available will affect the cables and ports you need on the computer. This information will also help ensure you'll use the best quality output.

Check http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Articles/VideoConnectors/VideoConnectors.asp for some help in finding which video output(s) you have.

 

Once you find the model and let us know I may be able to give some advice on this as my desk system is setup for input/output from/to my entertainment center.

Once ya get it going I think you will probably like it. I know I do! I put a tape in my vcr, capture it to my computer and burn it to DVD.

One note: To do this well you will need one heck of a machine. My 1gig Athalon and ATI 9200 just barely do it and the quality isn't the best when playing back on my entertainment center. For anyone doing this or thinking of, I would recommend a video card along the lines of an ATI Radeon 9800. Not saying that particular card but one with those kinds of capabilities.