It could’ve been added to the actual video conversion software as their earlier VHS to DVD programs had these options.Ī drop down window will allow you to change from NTSC, various PAL formats or SECAM.Īha! The actual software. Why this has to be a separate program doesn’t make sense to me. One thing that is definitely recommended is to open the Change Input Video Standard. While installing the software, you will be asked to plug in the VIDBOX to the PC.īefore being allowed to commence with the software, you will need to add the product serial key. All their VHS to DVD software says the same thing. Notice the Powered by ht along the bottom? That’s Honestech’s logo. You will still need to use the product key from the disc supplied though to run the software. Just keep following the prompts through the wizard. Installing the drivers and software is a breeze and the quick guide has link to a downloads page if you would rather download from the internet. Once connected the front of the VIDBOX will light up indicating power is being supplied. Plugging the composite cables into the device, each connector would wiggle about.Ĭould be a way it has been constructed? I don’t know? But I certainly don’t treat these items roughly, but I noticed I had to be gentle when connecting the RCA cables. One thing that had me worried was the RCA connections felt loose. Interestingly the mini USB to USB 2.0 cable is actually really great quality. Male to male composite cables are supplied. Instructions are supplied in a leaflet style quick start guide giving a brief, but clear install procedures to follow and use of the software. The CD comes with the drivers for your computer and the Video Conversion for PC software. You will receive the contents in a neatly packaged box. VIDBOX – What’s in The Box?įor your money you get a higher quality of accessories compared to other brands I have encountered. A mini USB connection for PC power and transfer of files. Underneath there a rubber feet to stop the device from sliding along a smooth surface.Īlong the rear of the VIDBOX from left to right there is the S-Video and composite connections (YELLOW for video, WHITE/RED for sound). The build quality of the outer shell feels sturdy, though if you were to tap with your nails along the plastic, it certainly sounds hollow.Īlong the front is only the logo and a power indicator. VIDBOX Video Conversion For PC – A Closer Inspection That’s a good thing and (as you will discover) a bad thing as well. What we have here is a video grabber capture box that makes the process of transferring VHS cassettes to MP4 or DVD a simple breeze without having to worry over any technical issues. Oh well, in the end that doesn’t reflect on this PC version of the VIDBOX. These are the same products that Honestech had, not longer than a year ago. I’m sure the driver software is different for each product, then again, maybe not. Packaging is different, product looks the same. On their product page they have four products listed, and I must say, they all look the same. Now things have changed where the company is now just calling themselves VIDBOX. VIDBOX the company has managed to simplify a capture box and also the software that comes packaged with it.īut first if I could tell you a little story, it doesn’t feel that long ago that I reviewed the DC60 Eas圜AP which came with software from Honestech. If I had one word to describe the VIDBOX Video Conversion for PC it will be small.
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