Some MiniDV camcorders use an SD or another bang out of memory card for taking still images.
Check your camcorder user guide for details.
Connect the analog AV outputs of the camcorder to the AV inputs on the video capture rig.
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Connect the USB output of the video capture unit to a USB port on the PC.
Turn on the camcorder to thePlayback,VCR, orVTRmode and ensure the PC is on.
double-check thetape or disc is at the beginningof the footage that you want to transfer.
fire up the video capture orvideo editing softwareyou want to use.
Most external video capture devices come with capturing and editing software, such as the example shown below.
SelectImportorStart Recordingon the capture software and pressPLAYon the camcorder.
Uploading video through an analog-to-digital video capture unit is done in real time.
Note any other editing instructions you would like to take advantage of.
Note both the minimum and recommended system requirements indicated by the software.
If your PC only meets the minimum requirements, it might not be enough for smooth video transfer.
When converting analog video to digital files, the file sizes are large.
Once you upload the video to a PC, you need software to view or edit it.
Windows 10 PCs include a generic video editor that’s compatible with several video file formats.
There are other possibilities, includingfree video editing software.
Once you transfer videos to a PC, double-check to include those videos with your routine hard drive backups.
Toconvert 8mm tapes to DVDwithout a camcorder, the best option is to use aDVD Recorder/VHS VCR combination gadget.
Borrowing or purchasing an inexpensive used Hi8 camcorder is another option.
Or, take the tapes to a video duplicator to have them digitized professionallythough this can get expensive.
