[NTLUG:Discuss] Analog video capture

[Dennis Kaptain]

I want to convert my analog VCR tapes and analog Camcorder video to digital.

I plan on purchasing a BT878 card as below.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PixelView-PV-BT878P-REV-10B-TV-TUNER-/260776721005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb780fa6d


I believe the Linux Kernel should already have the drivers for this ready to go 
and I can use mencoder to copy the video/audio to a file.

The ebay photos seem to show the card having inputs for 1/8 in plugs. My VCR and 
Camcorder have RCA output jacks. Do I need a simple cable with 1/8" on one end 
and RCA on the other or is there more to it than that?

Does anyone have experience with this particular card? Tips? Advise? Warnings?

I'm running Fedora 14. 3GB RAM, Dual Intel 4300 processors 1.8GHz

Thanks
Dennis Kaptain

 
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