Recording Video Files
After having decided on a recording profile, you are ready to begin recording. Be sure to choose the correct input. If you have a WDM driver, select Video Crossbar and choose the right input. For Video for Windows' drivers, select Video Source and choose the correct input from there (refer to the previous section for more information on Changing System Settings). Now you are ready to record from a variety of video sources that include: PC camera, camcorder, digital camcorder, VCR, or TV.
1. Be sure that your capture card is installed correctly.
2. After turning PowerVCR II on, you will see a live shot of the current video source you have connected.
Note: If the display window is completely blue, be sure your video source is on. Other possibilities may be the connections aren't set up properly, or you selected the wrong input settings.
3. Press Record.
4. Press Stop when you are finished.
5. A dialog box will appear for you to save the file. Press Yes and then the Save As dialog box will appear.
6. Name your file and then press Save.
1. Be sure that your TV Tuner card (or capture card) is installed correctly.
2. After turning PowerVCR II on, you will see a live shot of one of the TV channels while the TV Tuner Control will automatically be activated (press TV for the TV Tuner Control located in the bottom right of the PowerVCR II User Interface if it isn't).
3. Select a desired channel by using the number pad or left and right arrows.
4. Press Record.
5. Press Stop when you are finished.
6. A dialog box will appear for you to save the file. Press Yes and then the Save As dialog box will appear.
7. Name your file and then press Save.
The middle section is where your favorite channels are stored. To add favorites, press the Favorites' button located below the '9' and left of the '0' after you have selected the desired channel. Press the X to exit.
Located in the middle section of
the Tuner Control is your favorite channels. To add favorites, press the Favorites'
button located below the '9' and left of the '0' after you have selected the
desired channel. Press the X to exit.
Note: Remember that the TV Tuner Control only works with capture devices with WDM and a few Video for Windows drivers. For the other Video for Windows' users, use the TV tuner section under System Settings or refer to your manual for more instructions.