VCR - No Signal

[snasm]

I'm using OBS in attempt to just view/scan what is on some family VCR tapes. I did this a couple years ago, but have apparently forgot how this all works.

• In short, I have a VCR with output R, Y, W cables going to an AV2HDMI scaler
• HDMI from the scaler going to an HDMI - USB capture card
• The capture card USB is connected to a USB to USB-C dongle
• Which connects to my MacBook

This is the ONLY configuration where OSB displays PLAY or STOP on the blue screen when I'm operating the VCR. But after hitting play, OSB just shows No Signal.

It's possible I was using an older Macbook with a built in USB that did not require this USB to USB-C dongle. It seems unlikely these simple hardware scalers and capture cards are incompatible with my current laptop.

When I select my Video Capture Device in OSB, the option I'm selecting is USB Video. It's the only logical option, but I've seen in help videos were OSB is picking up the specific capture card in use.

Looking for ideas on how to troubleshoot this.

 

[jeffga]

Hi, snasm, I have more or less the same issue, also with older family tapes. can hear the sound, but screen stays blue (No Signal). Were you able to fix this ? Googling around I'm afraid its in the quality of the VCR and tape combination. Have a VCR without TBC :-( If you were able to fix it, that would be great !