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How to Use the

Video Capture Card

Introduction

The Video Capture Card transfers videos to your PC from a VCR, DVR,

camcorder, or any other analogue video device as a high quality H.264 file.

It requires patrons to bring their own camcorder device for digitizing

camcorder videos. It is connected to Studio Station 1. To use the scanner,

make a booking for Studio Station 2 at any Service Desk. Please bring a

storage device or have an online storage account for saving your videos.

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Page 1 Video Capture Card Introduction The Video Capture Card transfers videos to your PC from a VCR, DVR, camcorder, or any other analogue video device as a high quality H.264 file. It requires patrons to bring their own camcorder device for digitizing camcorder videos.
Page 2 Your recording will not be affected by your answers—this is solely for your information. 3. If you are using our VCR, the Video Capture Card should be connected. If you brought a Betamax or a camcorder, connect its output (either Composite RCA or S-Video) to the Video Capture Card.
Page 3 video. Recordings before 2000 were most likely 4:3. Click Continue once you see video playing. 5. Click Continue once you hear sound through your computer’s speakers. a) If the volume is too loud, the meter will turn red, which is a sign of distortion.
Page 4 7. When you are done, click the Stop Recording button or let the Elgato Video Capture App stop recording automatically. 8. After the recording is complete, you can trim the beginning and end of the video in the editor to remove any unwanted video.
Page 5 12. If you would like to create a new recording, simply press the Again button and the Elgato Video Capture App will start over from the beginning. 13. If you are finished recording, press Quit to exit the Elgato Video Capture App.