Some Capture Cards Are Not Compatible with PAL Format (269051)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Tools 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows Media Tools 4.1
  • Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 7
  • Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 7.1

This article was previously published under Q269051

SYMPTOMS

Some capture cards do not work well with the PAL format, and therefore, do not adequately handle the PAL profiles within the Encoder. The PAL format attempts to capture at 352x228 at 25 fps.

MORE INFORMATION

Please check with you card manufacturer to see if it is possible to capture at this frame size and rate.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:kbpending kbprb KB269051