Kit Includes
VHS player
RCA Cable
Elgato Analog to Digital Converter
Elgato Video Capture
You will need:
A computer with USB Port, running Windows (requires windows 7 or later)
The Internet
A VHS Tape
Disk space. The software requires 93 MB of space on your hard drive, and the videos you record will need to be saved either to your computer or hard drive. This chart outlines the space you will need to be able to save:
10 minutes: 122 MB
90 minutes: 1.1 GB
20 minutes 366 MB
120 minutes: 1.4 GB
60 minutes: 732 MB
180 minutes: 2.1 GB
Step 1: Download the driver and free software
**Note if you encounter the error: “This application requires .NET Framework 3.5 Please install the .NET Framework then run this installer again” please come to the MakerLab to use the software on one of our laptops**
Visit: http://www.elgato.com/video/video-capture/support to download Elgato Video Capture.
Select “Download Driver for Elgato Video Capture”:
Find Video_Capture_Driver_Installer in your downloads and double click to begin installation
Driver will begin installing
A screenshot of a computer
Window will show driver as installed, click, “Next”
Window will display driver as successfully installed, click, “Close” A screenshot of a computer
Now return to the Elgato website and download the software:
Find VideoCaptureSetup_1.15.2 in your downloads and double click to begin installation
Elgato Video Capture Setup Wizard window will appear, click “Next.”
Accept the license agreement, check the “accept the terms” box and click “Next”
Choose the destination folder to save the software in and click, “Next”
Click “Install” on next setup window
After installation loads you will get a completed notification, click, “Finish”
On the Desktop, a new icon will appear for “Elgato Video Capture.”
Open the software by double clicking the icon
Step 2: Prepare the Hardware
Locate the RCA Cable (black cord; red, yellow and white plugs on either side). Plug the yellow, white and red cables in the VHS player as shown: Plug the other end into the Elgato Video Capture:
Plug the white USB connector into your computer’s USB port
Difference Between USB vs Ethernet - Total Phase
Plug in and turn on the VHS Tape Player
Step 3: Prepare the Software, Record the Video and Save
Follow the guided instructions on the program software. Name your movie:
Click “Continue.” You will be prompted to Connect Video
Connect Video (at this point, you can insert your tape and hit “Play” on the VHS player):
Connect Audio
Record
Trim if necessary
Finish and save your work. “Your movie was saved successfully” will appear: