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What’s In The Box • • • • ClearClick® USB Video Capture Device Software Download Card 3-RCA to 3-RCA Video Transfer Cable User’s Manual / Quick Start Guide NOTE: If you believe you are missing any parts, or if you received a part that is broken, please contact us directly at parts@clearclick.tech. For all other technical issues or support, please contact us at support@clearclick.tech. Minimum System Requirements • Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, or higher OR: Mac OS X 10.
Quick Start Guide (WINDOWS) (MAC OS X USERS: SEE PAGE 22) 1. Install software – NCH Golden Videos Download the NCH Golden Videos VHS To DVD Converter software from: www.vhstodvd.com/Software.zip (Mac Users: don’t use this software. See page 22 instead.) Extract the ZIP file and run the setup file. Continue through the setup.
2. Plug in the USB Video Capture Device. Plug in the ClearClick® USB Video Capture Device into any free USB port on your computer. (Note: plug your video capture device directly into a USB port on your computer.
extension cable.) Your computer will automatically install the device. ALLOW 1 MINUTE FOR YOUR COMPUTER TO INSTALL THE DEVICE. 3. Connect your VCR, camcorder, or other video source. Using the included 3-RCA video transfer cable, connect your VCR, camcorder, or other video source to the USB video capture device. The cable should be plugged into the “OUT” ports of your video source. The cable is color-coded for easy connection.
The other end is plugged into the 3 RCA plugs on the USB video capture device. Once you’ve connected the video source to the capture device, load a tape and press “PLAY” on your VCR/video source. 4. Open the NCH Golden Videos VHS To DVD Converter software. Make sure your USB video capture device is plugged in first. Then, click the Start button, and find & click on “Golden Videos VHS To DVD Converter” to open the software.
NOTE! The full user’s manual for the software can be viewed at: www.vhstodvd.com/Manual.pdf 5. Activate the software. Your serial number is located on the license card included with this kit. If you have not already, go to www.nchsoftware.
registration code via email. Then, register the software by clicking File → Register Software. Enter the registration code and click “Register” as shown on the next page. Then restart the software. (Having problems activating? Please email us at licenses@clearclicksoftware.com and we will issue you a new serial number.
6. Click “New Recording” in the software. First, make sure you plugged in your USB video capture device BEFORE opening the software. Then, click “New Recording” in the software, and the recording wizard will appear on the next step.
7. Set audio/video source to USB device. On the first step of the “New Recording Wizard,” you’ll set the audio/video input source.
Make sure your settings match the below settings (or similar), and then click “Next.” Video Device: “AV TO USB 2.0” Video Input: “Composite” (unless using S-Video) Manual Checkbox: CHECKED and set to 640 X 480, 29.97 fps Capture Audio: CHECKED Sound Record Device: “Microphone (AV TO USB 2.
8. Set restoration tools & effects. (Optional) If you’d like, you can have the software adjust your video’s color, brightness, contrast, etc. Adjust these settings, if you’d like, and then click the “Next” button.
9. Choose output format (file or DVD). Select the output format of your digital video – file or DVD. If you’d like to just have a digital file stored on your computer of the digitized video, click “File.” If you’d like to burn a DVD of your digitized video, choose “DVD.
Then click the “Next” button. 10. Set “stop recording” options. You can have the software automatically stop recording after your video finishes playing.
has finished playing. Adjust the settings as you’d like them and then press the “Next” button. 11. Start Recording! On the “Capturing Process” step, you should see a preview of your video again. If not, make sure your video source (VCR or camcorder) is playing. To start recording, press the “Record” button. At the end of your tape, press the “Stop” button – or simply wait for the software to automatically stop recording (if you chose this option in the previous step). Then, click the “Next” button.
12. Save Digital Video File OR Burn DVD. If you chose to save a “File” of your digital video (in step 8): the software will prompt you to save your video. Choose a location and name for the file and click “Save.” If you chose to burn a “DVD” of your digital video (in step 8): the software will prompt you to burn a DVD. Load a blank DVD-R disc into your CD burner and burn the DVD. 13.
in another location, burn a DVD, and so on. To convert another tape, just click “Cancel” and repeat steps #7 through #13.
Quick Start Guide (MAC OS X) (PC USERS: SEE PAGE 5) 1. Plug in the USB Video Capture Device. Plug in the ClearClick® USB Video Capture Device into any free USB port on your Mac. (Note: plug your video capture device directly into a USB port on your computer. We do not recommend using a USB hub or a USB extension cable.) Your computer will automatically install the device.
COMPUTER TO INSTALL THE DEVICE. 2. Connect your VCR, camcorder, or other video source. Using the included 3-RCA video transfer cable, connect your VCR, camcorder, or other video source to the USB video capture device. The cable should be plugged into the “OUT” ports of your video source. The cable is color-coded for easy connection.
plugs on the USB video capture device. Once you’ve connected the video source to the capture device, load a tape and press “PLAY” on your VCR/video source. 3. Open Finder on your Mac.
4. Go to “Applications” and open “QuickTime Player.
5. Then, at the top of your screen, click File → New Movie Recording. 6. In the new window, click the “down arrow” next to the Record button. Set “Camera” and “Microphone” to “AV TO USB2.0.” You should see a preview of your video.
7. Set the Recording volume to most of the way up. 8. Make sure there is a live signal coming through to your USB capture device, and then press the “Record” button.
9. When you’re ready to stop recording, press the “Stop” button. 10.
11. Choose a name and location for your recording and click “Save.” 12. Your recording will be saved at your chosen location.
13. To burn a DVD of your recording(s), follow the steps below (optional). 14. Download the “Burn” software: http://www.vhstodvd.com/Burn.zip 15. Open the ZIP file. Drag the Burn app into your Applications folder.
16. Go to your “Applications” folder and open “Burn.” 17. In the “Burn” application, set the disc type to “Video” (at the top) and set the video disc type to “DVDVideo” (on the right side). 18. Click the “+” button at the bottom to add recording(s) to your disc project.
19. Select the recordings that you want to add and click “Open.” 20. At the message below, click “Convert.
21. Choose a location for the converted recording files. If your region is US/North America, choose “NTSC” and click “Choose.” 22. Once Burn is finished converting the files, type a name for your disc and click “Burn.
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Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions 1. I am running Windows 10, and at step #8, the correct audio & video choices are not available or there are no options listed. This is usually caused by Windows 10’s privacy settings blocking access to your video & audio devices. Here’s how to fix it: A) In the Windows search bar at the bottom of your screen, type “Privacy.” B) Click on “Privacy settings” in the results. C) In the new window, click on “Camera” on the left hand side.
D) Make sure the following settings are set to ON: “Allow access to the camera on this device” and: “Allow apps to access your camera.” E) Next, click on “Microphone” on the left hand side. F) Make sure the following settings are set to ON: “Allow access to the microphone on this device” and: “Allow apps to access your microphone.” G) Close out of the window & restart the NCH Golden Videos software.
contact us at support@clearclick.tech. 2. Where do I access the manual for the PC (Windows) software? You can download the full user’s manual for the Golden Videos (PC) software at: www.vhstodvd.com/Manual.pdf 3. What kind of DVD’s should I use to burn my discs? To maximize compatibility with computers and DVD players, please use blank DVD-R discs (not DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW). 4. My DVD player that’s connected to my TV is pretty old.
set-top players to correctly read “burned” or “homemade” DVDs was not mainstream in the early days of DVD players. If your set-top box is on the older side, you will have to consult the user’s manual for that model of player to confirm that it can play burned DVDs. 5. My software CD or USB capture device arrived cracked or damaged. Please email us at support@clearclick.tech with your order number and we will assist you. 6. My VCR only has one audio output jack.
7. During the video preview / recording, the video seems to be jerky or out of sync with the audio. A) This can be normal during a preview. After you view your recorded video/DVD, the issue may be resolved. B) Restart your computer and close out of any unnecessary running programs. C) Try updating your graphics card driver from your computer's manufacturer's website. D) The computer may not meet the minimum system requirements or the movie may be larger than the available resources of the computer.
8. I need a further support! No problem! Just email our USA-based tech support team at support@clearclick.tech. Please include your order number, as well as much detail about the issue as possible, including what product you’re using, what kind of computer you have, and a detailed description of the problem.
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