Qosmio G30-141: VCR to S-video - no sound is recorded

I want to connect a VCR to my laptop to copy videos into win dvd creator. In Creator only shows the tv tuner in the device list, it doesn't show the VCR machine (which is connection via S Video lead)
I do get a picture in creator if i click on the tv tuner - but no sound is recorded. I am connecting the red & white leads into the headphone connection with an adapter. Any help appreciated thanks

Hi
I assume it happens because the s-video cable provides only video without audio signals.
To get also an audio and video signal together you have to use an additional audio RCA cable (red/white connectors). This cable can be connected to headphone jack.
Check also this posting:
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=14357&messageID=52356

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Hey Ilyas
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