Dvico (Fusion) TV card

neko · Post by **neko** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:29 am

I would like to purchase the program. I like everything about it EXCEPT it does not seem to like recordings made using my Dvico (Fusion) TV card. I'm not a hugely PC smart person but I can play back the MPEG2 files my TV card makes in Windows Media 11. When I import them to Video Studio 10 there is no audio. My initial searches indicate the program cannot decode "AC3" files. Is there a solution or do I need to look for a better program?

Post by **Ken Berry** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:06 am

Both VS10 and VS10+ can most certainly decode AC-3 Dolby audio (VS10+ can also encode to 5.1 channel Dolby). BUT if you have an SE version or the trial version, the Dolby codecs are not included for licensing reasons.

neko · Post by **neko** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:41 am

Thanks Ken. I'm 99% sure you're right. However, I think I'll give it a miss. I don't want to pay the money to purchase, when I'm uncertain whether I'll ever be able to use it for the intended purpose. (I am using the trial version) at present) Thanks for your reply but I may shop around or even look at other TV cards. Ta Robbie (Sydney NSW)

Post by **Ken Berry** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:19 am

Understood ... although *I* am 110% certain that I am right, about Dolby at least.

The thing is, though, I that I am only 99% certain that the Dvico card does not record TV programs with Dolby audio. It would be entirely novel if it did. Thus your problem is unlikely to relate to Dolby.

Right click on one of the captured files within VS and tell us all the properties, particularly the audio ones.

neko · Post by **neko** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:47 am

Hi Ken
You¡¦re quite right (of course). I think I¡¦m reasonably PC literate, but no expert. When I did as you suggested and clicked on the properties for the clip it said ¡§Audio ¡V None¡¨ The problem must be with the latest version of DVICO¡¦s Fusion software. I really love all the bells and whistles with their latest software (3.50.02), but when I regress to my original CD (ver 2.

there is no problem with Ulead seeing the audio file. I have been to the DVICO Forum where there are a lot of comments about the software update and most comments are complimentary. No one else seems to have a problem. Also if I try to burn the clip as DVD on Nero I have the same problem with absence of sound. It¡¦s weird that Media Player Classic can find the sound (nothing else can).

I hope it¡¦s okay I also emailed you direct, I¡¦m not sure of the protocols on these forums!

phd · Post by **phd** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:33 am

You may also be recording multiple audio and video streams with the DVICO.

You might try processing the file through VideoReDo first to select the audio and video stream you desire then load the output file into VideoStudio

maddrummer3301 · Post by **maddrummer3301** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:02 am

tyamada · Post by **tyamada** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:23 pm

My Dvico HDTV card (NTSC) records mpeg2(HD) files in a .ts format which is not compatable with VS10+.

If you buy the PAL version VS10+ supports DVBT recording, I'm not sure if it supports the Dvico card.

The HD .ts file has to be converted by HDTV to MPEG2 to be usable by VS10+.
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~balazer/HDTVtoMPEG2/.

buildsmart · Post by **buildsmart** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:32 am

I have a Fusion HDTV card also, and I find that using the fusion converter program to first convert the recorded files to mp2, allows them to be imported. (I have VS8) Then I can create a DVD, BUT the dubbing is always way out!!

Any one have any ideas what I can do about that?

Cheers
Dave

Post by **Ron P.** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:11 pm

Is your VS8 version a full version or possibly an SE, that came bundled with some hardware? VS8 had a problem with OOS (Out of Sync).
Have you downloaded and applied the patches/fixes? http://www.ulead.com/tech/vs/vs_ftp80.htm. Working with MPEG-2 can lead to your OOS problem. You must ensure that project and video properties match, and maintain that throughout your workflow.

buildsmart · Post by **buildsmart** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:02 pm

Hi and thanks for the reply,

I have ver 8.01.0100 SE DVD, and yes I think it was a bundles version that came with the LG burner I bought last month!

Looks as though it is a bit out of date. Do you think it is worth downloading that patch, or should I just bite the bullet & upgrade?

Cheers
Dave

Post by **Ron P.** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:18 am

That is a decision you must make. I do know that sometime between now and June 30th VS 11 and VS11 Plus will be released. Based on the time that VS10 was released, I would guess that it will be around the last of April or 1st of May when they release it. So you may want to wait until then to upgrade..

buildsmart · Post by **buildsmart** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:42 am

Ron, I should tell you what I do and you might be able to suggest a different program or method.

What I do mainly is record TV on the computer, and I need to get it on DVD to play it back through the TV DVD player. The way I am doing it is a pain because you have to record the show then make the files into a format that the VS can import, then make the DVD & burn it. The whole thing takes a bit of work. I tried to captur from the TV card straight to VS but can't get it to work, it just says "no signal from TV card" and I can't see any settings or config to get it working, though I am a novice at this type of thing.

Any ideas???
Cheers
Dave

Post by **Ron P.** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:48 am

I'm not versed on the Fusion HDTV card. It appears that it is capable of capturing to DVD MPEG-2. If so you should not need to convert the files before inserting them into VS. For your version of VS, however Dolby digital may pose a problem, as it is not supported for the free/bundled versions. VS10+ does support Dolby Digital, both AC3 and 5.1.

Capture to DVD MPEG-2, then insert that into VS. I suspect that you want to cut out the commercials. VS10+ provides a nice wizard called Ad-Zapper (in the Multi-Trim Video) to do this. Then you can render your file, to the same as first video clip or as project settings (you should have this set to match your video properties anyway). With a checkmark in the Smart Render box, it should not recode, and shouldn't take long. Then clear the timeline, go to Share>Create Disc, insert the MPEG-2 DVD compliant video file you just rendered and continue on building your menus. Make sure you check, "Do Not Convert Compliant MPEG files" box. Then burn to disc or to your HDD to check it on your PC before burning a disc.

Since your main objective is to capture/record and burn DVDs of TV shows, you might also look at DVD MF5. It is designed primarily for creating DVDs with just a touch of editing capabilities. VS is designed for editing video alot, then just a touch of DVD authoring.

Hope that helps out..

NoM.O · Post by **NoM.O** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:39 am

I have a Dvico HDTV Fusion card that came with a version of VS8 SE DVD, neither it nor VS10+ can handle the .ts files well. 10+ will work, but the program goes into slug mode, any command takes at least 10 sec to apply. The Fusion converter is a waste of time IMHO, way too many audio sync issues. Instead I use VideoReDo to cut out the ads, process the files into mpeg program streams, then bring those into VS to add transitions where needed. VRD is not only a darn sight quicker than the Fusion converter, but more accurate, more reliable and much easier to use. It can also take care of audio sync issues should they pop up.

In Australia, every broadcast I have ever recorded with the Fusion (which is a lot) used MP2 audio, so I don't think Dolby is the issue with audio. More likely, as someone else mentioned, to be a case of multiple audio streams, again I would use VideoReDo to isolate the MP2 stream before bringing it into VS.

peace.

PS - The card can do what it calls 'native capture mpeg', which can be brought straight into VS, in my experience however, recording as .ts transport streams is much, much more reliable.

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