PCastro wrote: <Excellent explanation deleted to conserve sanity> > As a suggestion: > - avoid modulated signals, e.g., use RGB when > possible over composite video or Cable/Antenna > > - avoid slow speeds on VCRs. Tape speed increases > the "distance" over adjacent tracks thus minimizing > crosstalk. > > - S-VHS is an improved version of VHS with already > separated signals on the wiring. If you can, use it. > > - Use high quality magnetic media. > - Clean your video heads. I've heard from some that, above all this, VCRs are notorious for producing weak composite video signals. It may be worth your time to try one of the video signal amplifiers or "clarifiers" marketed to aid in the duplication of VHS tapes, but get it from some place that will let you return it if it doesn't make a difference. - Eric
