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The StarTech.com Advantage. Support for both Mac® and Windows® operating systems ensures convenient cross-platform compatibility. The supplied software supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video capture input formats, as well as multiple file format options, delivering maximum flexibility for more convenient video capture. TWAIN support allows for choice of various video capture and editing software titles. Features a small, lightweight USB-powered design, which makes for a sleek and portable video capture solution. You can use a video capture device to capture or record an audio and video output signal to a connected computer. You can use USB, ExpressCard, or PCI Express technology to connect a video capture device to a computer system.
StarTech.com has video capture devices that can capture audio and video from sources such as HDMI, DVI, VGA, S-Video, component, or composite. The captured signals are usually recorded with software that is included with the video capture device. Some software will also stream the captured signals online.Select a capture device that features the audio and video connections you want to use.
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These can be identified on the product page, under the Technical Specifications tab. Whenever possible, you should avoid using adapters or converters with video capture devices as they can cause issues or negatively impact the quality of the audio or video signals being captured.When looking at a video capture device that requires software to use, it is important to consider the operating system you want to use it on. You can find this on the product page under the Technical Specifications tab, which only lists supported operating systems.Consider what resolution and refresh rate you require. You can find the supported resolutions and refresh rates on the product page, under the Technical Specifications tab in the Performance section.Video capture device usually use drivers and software to record audio and video. Both the drivers and the software can be found on the product page under the Support tab. Different software will have different features so it’s a good idea to review the software to make sure it is a good fit for your intended usage. You can do so by looking at the manual for the device, also located on the Support tab.
StarTech.com only supports the software included with the video capture device.HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. This system protects high definition video from being intercepted, modified, or recorded between the source and the display. All StarTech.com devices adhere to the HDCP standard, so they do not record HDCP-protected content. HDCP content that is being blocked often appears as a blank screen or a screen with an HDCP error shown on it.Certain video capture devices allow you to stream video feeds online with streaming platform such as YouTube. For more information, review the product manual or watch our video on this subject. You can find a link to the video in the description. If at this point you have further questions about a Startech.com video capture device contact our technical support team for further assistance.
Although you may be able to plug in all of the connectors used for video standards associated with video capture cards/cables, you may still encounter issues that may prevent the video from being captured correctly.About copyright protectionSome video sources implement copyright protection when you are plugging into a non-display device. Examples of copyright protection include the following:.High Definition Content Protection (HDCP). This type of copyright protection is included with DVI and HDMI ® and can appear as a video error or blank screen. HDCP may also appear on the screen.Analogue Content Protection (ACP).
This type of copyright protection is included with analogue video (for example, composite, s-video, or component). ACP can appear as a brightness pulsing up and down.Copyright protection cannot legally be bypassed, and StarTech.com does not offer any products that do so.Using video adaptersIt is possible to passively convert video signals to different connector types, but the video standards will not always match between the video source and video destination.
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You may need to actively convert from one video type to another to ensure that the correct conversion is being made. When a passive converter is not available, most video standards can be converted with active converters.Examples of incompatible passive conversions include the following:.
VGA source to composite or component (RCA) video, or composite or component (RCA) video to VGA. Composite (RCA) source to s-video. VGA to DVI-D and DVI-D to VGA.Note: S-video to composite can be passively converted. DVI-I/DVI-A and VGA can be used bidirectionally.About output resolutionIf your video source has the ability to change resolutions (for example, a computer), it may be possible to send an incompatible resolution. To verify that the correct resolution is being used, navigate to and click the Technical Specifications tab for your product. Make note of the Industry Standards and Maximum Resolution specifications.In the operating system's display management, you can adjust your video source to match or go below the maximum resolution and if possible, the refresh rate of your capture card.
Starting in High Sierra 10.13, macOS enforces stricter security policies than previous revisions. As a result of these changes, software packages, like those used in this installation, will need to be allowed within the macOS Security and Privacy settings, immediately after the software has been installed, in order for the device to operate.To allow the software, follow these steps after you've completed installation on your Mac:. Open System Preferences. Open Security & Privacy.
Click the Allow button near the bottom of the General tab.Note: The option to allow the software will be available within the Security & Privacy settings for 30 minutes. If the software is not allowed within that time frame, the software must be reinstalled in order for macOS to grant the opportunity to allow it again. Before you install the device, make sure that your operating system is current (for example, the most recent service pack is installed).Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website at. The part number and product ID are on the product packaging.Note: Windows usually saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:Users yournameDownloads).After the download is complete, right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, click Extract All, and complete the instructions. The extracted files should open automatically.In the list of extracted files, right-click the setup.exe file and click Run as Administrator.Complete the instructions to install the device drivers.Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and click OK to open the Device Manager.Expand the Sound, video and game controllers section and confirm that USB 2861 Device is listed.Close any video capturing software before you begin.Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website at. To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:.
Click the Apple icon. Click About This Mac. Click More Info or System Report. Under the appropriate heading, confirm that your USB device is listed and that there isn't an error. For example, a network card would be under Ethernet Cards.You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
A Windows 10 update may prevent a Capture Device from being detected by your Computer. Enabling access to your Camera and Microphone will resolve this issue.To enable access to your Camera:.
Click the Start icon. Click the Settings icon. Click the Privacy tile. Click Camera. Locate the slider that says Let apps use my camera. Toggle this slider to the On position.To enable access to your Microphone:.
Click the Start icon. Click Settings icon. Click Privacy tile.
Click Microphone. Locate the slider that says Let apps use my microphone. Toggle this slider to the On position. In some cases, both the video and audio devices show up in Device Manager as an audio device. To resolve this issue, complete the following:.
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open the Device Manager. Right-click the device and click Uninstall.
Select the Delete the driver software for this device checkbox, if available. Click OK. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the second device. After both devices are uninstalled, click the Action menu and click Scan for hardware changes.To download the latest drivers for your product, complete the following:.Navigate to the StarTech.com website and download the latest drivers for your product. When you troubleshoot issues with a video capture device, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:.Video cables.Video source.Video capture deviceBefore you test the video capture device on your computer, make sure that the driver and capture software is installed on your system for your adapter.To test your setup components, try the following:.Use the video cables, source, and capture device in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.Use a different video cable, source, and capture device in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:.Test each cable individually.Use short cables when you are testing.When you test the video cables and source with the video capture device, make sure that the following is true:.Other video destinations work with the same video source.
For more information, visit.Use as few adapters and extenders as possible.The video source is not copyright protected (for example, HDCP).The video standard (for example, NTSC, PAL, and HDMI) of the video source matches the technical specifications of the video capture device.To check if the video capture device is detected on a computer running Windows ®, complete the following:.Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager. Compliance Letters. Language: English. Language: English. Language: EnglishSafety Measures. If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open. Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power. Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines. Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Why I can only find my computer's webcam? (Windows OS User)Question: Why I can only find my computer's camera. Not find the mentioned 'USB2.0 VIDBOX FW'?Please solve the issue with the following steps.1. Connect USB Video Capture with Computer and VHS Device properly.2. Check the Blue LED lights on.Driver Installation Checking1.
Run as administrator and open Device Manager.' USB VIDBOX FW Audio' & 'USB2.0 VIDBOX FW' must be showned under 'Sound,video and game controllers'.If you can not find them are only find 1 of them, Please Uninstall the present driver and reinstall it.a. Unplug USB Video Captureb. Un-install the driver clearlyc.
Re-start Windows OSd. Re-install the drivere. Plug the USB Video Capture to see if you can find both of the ' USB VIDBOX FW Audio' & ' USB2.0 VIDBOX FW' @ Device Manager.While for the Mac OS Users, The sound settings should be open in advance.a. Open ezcap VideoCapture softwareb. The sound will be heard if you put mouse on the Video Playing Window.c.
Go 'Record' - 'Record Sound' to Open 'Audio settings'.d. To make all of sound 'On'Then you can heard sound during recording & replaying.
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