Elgato 1VC108601001 Video Capture User Guide
- June 12, 2024
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Elgato 1VC108601001 Video Capture
System Requirements
Mac: Elgato Video Capture requires a Macintosh computer with an Intel Core processor, 1 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later, QuickTime 7.6 or later, and iTunes 8.1 or later. We recommend installing all software and security updates.
PC: Elgato Video Capture requires Windows 7 or higher, a computer with a 2.4 GHz Intel/AMD CPU, 1 GB RAM, and a screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater. We recommend installing QuickTime 7.6.6 or later and iTunes 10.4 or later.
Elgato Video Capture records video in H.264 at a resolution of 640×480 with AAC audio. This format is suitable for iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod with video, iPod nano 6th/5th/4th/3rd generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad 2, iPad and Apple TV. Video created by Elgato Video Capture is ready to edit in iMovie ’09 or later and Windows Live Movie Maker or Video Editor, or to upload directly to YouTube.
Usage
Connect the Elgato Video Capture hardware to your computer and launch the Elgato Video Capture application. The on screen text assistant will walk you through the entire process of capturing video and transferring it to your selected destination. In the first screen that appears, you’ll be asked to name your movie, and specify its approximate duration. Once completed, click **Continue.
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Test the Video
Next, press the Power button on the VCR, insert your VHS tape, and press Play on the VCR to start your video. Choose the Composite (“RCA”) option in the Elgato Video Capture application (the circle will highlight blue when selected).
You should now see your video playing back. You can also select the desired
aspect ratio, either 16:9 or 4:3. The aspect ratio should match the output of
the source video, but it is a matter of preference. If everything looks good,
click Continue.
Test the Audio
Now, we will test the audio. With your video playing, you should hear sound
through the computer’s speakers. If the volume is too loud, the meter will
turn red, which is a sign of distortion. It is recommended to adjust the
volume so that the meter does not turn red. A mid-level green as pictured
below is ideal. Click Continue when ready.
Record
With the video and audio tested, you can now begin to record. Set your video to where you would like to begin recording. Press Play on the VCR and then click the Start Recording button in the Elgato Video Capture application.
When you are done, click the Stop Recording button, or let the Elgato Video Capture software stop recording automatically by clicking the empty box next to the “Automatically stop recording after…” option so that a check mark appears. Be sure to press Stop on the VCR as well.
Once completed, click Continue
Trim
After the recording is complete, you can trim the beginning and end of the
video in the editor to remove any unwanted video. Click and drag the triangles
at the beginning and end of the clip to the desired locations. The red areas
will be cut from the clip. After the desired video has been trimmed, click
Continue to finalize the edit.
Play back, share, export
The Elgato Video Capture software saves the captured movie to the Movies folder (Mac) or Videos folder (Windows). The default save location can also be changed in the Elgato Video Capture Preferences.
Now that the video has been saved, you can select whether:
- to play your video in QuickTime (Mac/Windows) or Windows Media Player (Windows).
- add it to your iTunes library (Mac/Windows) or to Windows Media Player’s library (Windows).
- edit it with iMovie (Mac), Windows Live Movie Maker or Video Editor (Windows), or an equivalent editing software.
- or upload it to YouTube.
If you would like to create a new recording, simply press the Again button and
the assistant will start over from the beginning. If you are finished
recording, press the Quit button to exit the application.
Troubleshooting
If you have any difficulties or questions with downloading, using, or installing the Elgato Video Capture please contact the Reference desk at the Burlington Public Library by phone 781-270-1691 or email ref@burlingtonpl.org.
For additional troubleshooting, technical support, or frequently asked questions, please visit the Elgato Support web page at: https://www.elgato.com/en/video-capture/support.