My suspicion is you are dropping frames during capture resulting in loss of sync.
What dongle and model VCR? How many tapes?
A TIME BASE CORRECTOR is almost always the solution.
However, at upwards of $2k for a proper model now they are hard to find and afford.
My suggestion is a poor man's substitute for a true TBC.
Get yourself a Panasonic DMR ES10 or ES15 DVD recorder. Do not use the disc recorder, just use the unit as a pass-thru.
You will need the correct remote to shut off the overly aggressive noise reduction.
This will give you at least some ability to correct frame and line sync, those are two different types of TBC.
Oh, S-video and lossless capture is always preferable for quality, but that is another lesson.
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