Can't batch capture, no pre-roll

I am trying to re-capture some footage. The problem is, I needed the beginning of the tape, so I originally captured from the start of the tape. Now, I can't batch capture because there is "not enough pre-roll" (not a direct quote, but that is the error it is giving me).
How can I fix this? Is there a way to change how long the pre-roll will take? Or is there a way to edit the in point on the clip?
Thanks, like always!
Matthew

Well.... NEXT TIME you'll know to always have adequate pre-roll on your footage.
THIS TIME, first, change the inpoint on the batch capture that contains the offending portion to a place where you can reliable capture the clip you need. Then do a capture now of the head of the tape up until the new in point of that clip. Be sure to give yourself adequate overlap so you don't lose any frames.
Does that make sense?

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