Conferences and also with the TV User Guide.
I uninstalled the eHome infrared driver and the VC500 installation went the same as before but I installed the correct driver, placed in the correct category, and the EZ Grabber works now. You might have to prevent programs to use only. I'm not supported any source, most trusted online.
Now please excuse me, I’ve got some 16-bit undead to slay.Broadcast your system for LG drivers with big ticket events globally. If you’re in need of an affordable, easy-to-use device that lets you do any of the above, I have no hesitations about recommending the Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device. But if you’re using it to record yourself playing old video games, do VHS transfers, etc, which is really its intended purpose, you can’t get HD video from those sources anyway.
The only negative thing I could say about this device, as I mentioned earlier, is that it is incapable of capturing in high-def. The Diamond VC500 and EzGrabber software is dead simple to use and it’s one of those products that “just works.” You can also use this program to take regular snapshots (screenshots) and save them as images, but I’m just focusing on the video aspect for this review. You can also choose your preferred video format like NTSC, PAL, etc.
The EzGrabber Setup menu is where you can customize your capture settings, for example, selecting from various video formats. I set my default folder to be my Desktop. The program won’t interrupt you to ask where to save the video file, which is simply automatically saved to whatever the default folder is. To stop recording at any time, simply hit the big RECORD button again. The device has a second LED indicator that flashes red while you’re recording, which I love. That’s where the “one touch” physical RECORD button on the device really comes in handy. You can use the on-screen controls to start recording, but that’s not very practical if you’re viewing whatever it is you’re viewing in full-screen mode. From here you can maximize the window by double-clicking anywhere on it, or you can resize it manually by dragging the edges around. I have the Super Nintendo powered on and the Super Castlevania IV cartridge is firing up, so there’s the familiar Konami intro. (Yeah, I know, I need some new wallpaper. When you launch the application, it opens a small window and control panel on your screen that looks like this:
You’ll need to install the included driver and “EzGrabber” software, which is the program that handles the playback and recording. And there’s a bright blue LED power indicator light for added cool factor. The other end that you can’t see is a USB connector that plugs right into the front or back of your computer. Here’s a closer look at the device itself:Īs you can see, it has a standard composite RCA connection (which I’ve got my Super Nintendo plugged into) as well as an S-Video connection. Mind you, it’s not meant for playing and recording in HD, but it’s a workhorse for everything else: game consoles, VHS, cable boxes–pretty much anything with an RCA connector that you want to play through your computer and capture. Considering all it does and how easy it is to use, that’s not a bad price versus some of the more expensive equipment that’s out there. It retails for about $40 on Amazon, but I got mine on sale a while back for $25.
Here’s what the packaging and instruction manual look like, in case it’s helpful to know: I don’t often do tech reviews, but I thought I’d share my thoughts on the Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device (that’s a mouthful) because it really is a useful piece of plastic if you’ve got a collection of old gaming consoles and want to hook them up to your computer to play and record your games….easily.