BT878 Digitizing from Videotape

[Dr Alan McIvor <alan.mcivor@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I recently had to grab some video from VHS videotape using a BT878 and 
found it necessary to alter the brightness and contrast settings in the 
BT878 input section to get a decent picture. Even then, the quality 
wasn't particularly good. Having little experience digitizing from 
videotape, I would like to know if this is something that normally has 
to be done in such situations, or is indicative of problems with the 
videotape or VCR.

Thanks

Alan