In the “Advanced Editing” mode I found that the merge/render function was quite slow, even on a powerful system, and I could not find a way to save a DV-AVI file for editing with other software. Once sucessfully installed and connected, this product worked for me as advertised. The sound card or system sound settings may require adjustments to record the sound properly, without clicks, squeals, whirring sounds, etc., depending on your setup.ĭo not open or use any other application on the computer while capturing and recording video or video may get jumpy. Hopefully, that will sucessfujlly get the VIDBOX connected to your computer video/audio input Then reboot again.Ĥ) Only after the above do you connect the USB-2 to the VIDBOX.
Then reboot.Ģ) Check “Device Manager” to insure that “HT VIDBOX” is installed and working normally under “Sound, Video, Game Controllers.”ģ) Install software from CD that came with the product.
DO NOT connect the VIDBOX to the USB cable until step 4 below.ġ) download manufacturer’s latest driver from online and install this first, before an anything else. The following procedure eventually worked. After a failed installation, uninstall, multiple attempts to reinstall,I found it necessary to uninstall totally, do use a registry clean utility to delete many registry entries not removed and not deregistered by uninstall, and start fresh with an updated driver downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. The driver on the installation CD was out of date. After multiple attempts to install and connect with the device, I share the following.
I have a powerful desktop system, far exceeding manufacturer’s stated requirements, operating under Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit version. I had a frusrating time installing, but it eventually works OK and as as advertised. Not the case with me, even with a good port and adequate power. Some users report a seamless and sucessful insatllion. If your hardware and operating sysem match the manufacturers requirements, you may have no problems at all. This may explain some of the problems reported by others. USB-2 ports are notorious for being underpowered, especially on laptops or if not attached directly and closely to the computer motherboard, without a bridge, not a shared port, and not with an excessively long cable, etc. This review is from: Honestech VHS to DVD 7.0 Deluxe (CD-ROM)Ĭaution: This hardware is powered only through the USB-2 port.
More, you can capture still images of scenes from your video. When you’re ready, you can upload video to YouTube, Facebook, or SkyDive with one click. You can also edit unwanted scenes and add transition effects, burn DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs with custom menus, convert video formats for iPhone, iPad, PSP, and more. For more creative options, VHS to DVD 7.0 Deluxe’s Advanced Mode lets you capture video from analog or HDV/DV camcorder, VCR or DVD player and more. Step-by-Step pictorial instructions guide you through the process.
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