[Harm Millaard]

Absolutely correct.

[Harm Millaard]

Never has those problems. What is your source and codec?

[Harm Millaard]

There is your problem. Use MS-DV AVI type 2 or another program.

[Harm Millaard]

Did you set-up your TV to display 16:9?

[Harm Millaard]

1. The Storm is NOT OHCI compliant.
2. The Canopus drivers for PremPro are notoriously lacking.
3. Canopus has discontinued the Storm and possibly support.

Your best bet is to use OHCI compliant fire wire for capture and export.

[Harm Millaard]

What camera? Most have a single stereo track with two channels. If it has two tracks, you have to use Scenalyzer to capture the two tracks.

[Harm Millaard]

Even PP 2.0 does not support Vista, let alone PP 1.0.
Did you expect Word 95 to run under Vista?

[Harm Millaard]

Convert to MS-DV AVI type2.

[Harm Millaard]

Or have a look at https://pixelan.com/sm25/intro.htm

[Harm Millaard]

Use MS-DV AVI type2 sources, they do not need rendering.