Missing Usb Adapter

[tbirdmine]

I purchased VHS to DVD when it first came up and today, was finally resolved to begin the process. I upgraded online to the latest version.. but ooops.. I can only locate the adapter with the Video/audio connector + S-video and can't find the USB adapter (looks like a USB flash drive). Is there any way I can obtain another one? and if so any ideas from where? On the other hand, any suggestions on how to bypass this dongle if I can't find one?

 

Thanks in advance

[tbirdmine]

Well, I bite the bullet and went to best buy and bought the entire package again. It comes with the newer adapter. I installed the product on my machine, connected a VCR as instructed (tried S-video 1st, then the RCA connectors after that) and I not getting any video. Checked on my PC that the device manager installed the USB Roxio adapter corrected. I went to ONLINE support and it tells me to try different channels, tried a few still NO VIDEO SGNA in the menu. I connected the VCR to a TV and it works fine.... Any tip suggested?

[Jim_Hardin]

Windows assurance the "the device is working properly" is meaningless... All it means is that a driver has been installed that it thinks is correct

 

There must be 2 entries in your Device Manager, when the device is plugged in and they must look like this:

 

 

Check that first. If that is what you have then tell us about your VCR make/model, and how you connect to it.

[tbirdmine]

Thanks, I was able to delete these from Device Manager and re-install. I can now see the video using the RCA Plug (yello), S-Video is still not working. That's fine though since the quality is not that great anyway... Now, I need to find a good video editing software to edit the MPG files that I created. Any recommendations?

 

Thanks again..

[ogdens]

If you are using a DVD/VCR combo unit, the S-Video is ONLY available when in DVD mode.

[Jim_Hardin]

If you are using a DVD/VCR combo unit, the S-Video is ONLY available when in DVD mode.

 

I asked him for Make/Model but he is keeping secrets from us

[ogdens]

Like most users

[Jim_Hardin]

Huh?

 

The current device looks like the lower one in this picture:

 

 

That is all you get and all you need

 

What is your question with it?

[d_deweywright]

Sounds like he got the older device, and has the cable part, but lost the actual hardware converter.

[tbirdmine]

Thanks guys, It looks like I have the OLD device (I bought it and while ago) and indeed I am missing the USB marked "ROXIO". Do I need to go an purchase another kit? That's a bummer, I just purchased the software update today before I realized I am missing that part...

[cdanteek]

You can get a 30 day money back guarantee if you bought it from Roxio.

[Jim_Hardin]

If you bought something from a store that had a missing component, most places will exchange it.

[d_deweywright]

Here's how I read it. He's had the entire package for awhile, and recently downloaded an update. Then he went to use it, and can't find the USB/electronics part of the capture device, only the plug in cable adapter part. So he's looking for a solution for that, which is to continue turning the house upside down till he finds it, or, buy a complete new package.

[sknis]

Unfortunately, the stand alone device is not cheap ($50 US). Perhaps you can find one from a reputable seller on something like e-bay.