USB Instant DVD - Capture Video
From Any Video Source
Though everything around us is going digital, there are lots of videos out there that are still on the old VHS tapes (analog format).
To be able to preserve these videos for a longer time, you will somehow need to capture these analog videos and convert them into digital format.
The digital video then can be stored as a file on your computer or can be burned to DVDs or VCDs, which have a much longer life.
To learn more about capturing analog videos to your computer, you can also read this article on the Analog to Digital Video conversion process.
What is USB Instant DVD?
Simply put, this is an analog-to-digital video capture device... though it also lets you reverse the process i.e. do digital-to-analog conversion. With the USB Instant DVD from ADS Technologies, you can easily capture videos from your TV & from VHS tapes to your Computer, ready to be burnt to a VCD or DVD.
You can even go the other way, i.e. stream digital video out of your computer to a TV, which you can then record to analog VHS tapes.
Inside the USB Instant DVD Package
The USB Instant DVD package gives you everything, hardware as well as software, to get you started with your video conversion!
In terms of hardware, you will get the following:
The USB Instant DVD connects to the computer through USB, so it should be easy to do the connections. Even otherwise, the USB Instant DVD manual has pretty clear instructions on how to set up the unit.
In terms of software, you will get the following:
I am sure you would have noticed the number of free bundled video related software, which comes along with this device. Looks like an excellent value for money.
Installation & Connection
The USB Instant DVD has a well designed front panel, which allows for easy connection to a TV or camcorder.
Since the USB Instant DVD connects through USB, it should be more like a plug and play option. Just install the drivers, make the connections and you should be ready to start. You will need to use the USB cable to connect the device to the USB port of your computer. The other cables will connect your TV to the USB Instant DVD. The manual has clear instructions on how to make those connections.
Conclusion
The USB Instant DVD gives you the option to capture both analog as well as digital video. So you can capture anything that you can view on your TV or camcorder. Once inside your computer, it is easy to edit the video and share it. You can even send digital video from your Computer to the TV to view or record to VHS videotapes.
Since it is USB, connection is also easy, and the number of free bundled audio/video software that comes along with the USB Instant DVD makes it an attractive value-for-money package.
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