Usb Capture Device Drivers Source

[glennwebster]

I have been going over and around in the knowledge base. I'm clearly in over my head.

Can (will) someone give me a link to where I can get drivers for the device and for USB controllers also?

I can find a gazillion places on the net to get them but I'm gun shy. The last time I tried it I got in big trouble.

 

OR, if you have any suggestions, here is my problem

When capturing video it looks very good. Audio sounds very good. In sync with video.21 minute capture without a burp.

 

After capture play back is good for awhile - then sounds like the chipmunks and goes out of sync with the video. Then it varies from very good to the out of sync chipmunks again. (and again)

 

I have followed everything that Roxio suggested except replacing the drivers and I'm scared to do that until I know for sure what I'm doing.

 

Thanks in advance.

[glennwebster]

Based on what CD posted, then updating the chip won't have much effect but if you want to try before you spend some $, go here.

 

AGP graphic cards are pretty inexpensive (examples) and easy to install. I'd get one with 512 memory onboard. Don't get one that requires an additional power supply (fan). I like ATI (Radeon) type cards but Nvidia (GeForce) aregood also. You will have arguments both ways. Those companies make the graphcs chips that go on a card. Other people build the cards although I think both companies now build some cards.

 

BTW, I'm a little younger than you ut not much and I have changed out cards in a few minutes. If you are worried, then just get that kid next door to help !

 

 

One more issue, if I may.

 

This is the Card I have settled on.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134076&cm_re=agp_video_cards_512mb%29-_-14-134-076-_-Product

 

Any flags go up about that card?

 

My system has an ATX 250 watt Power Supply. In browsing through and reading the reviews of the graphic cards I see issues about air flow, heat, and power requirements. I have no idea whether my system will handle any more of a load. Is there anyway that I can be reasonably sure that it will?

glenn

[gi7omy]

Probably not - 250 Watts is very bottom of the heap in regards output - I'd go for at the minimum 350 or even a 500 Watt PSU nowadays (in fact I heven't even SEEN a 250W box fot years)

[cdanteek]

One more issue, if I may.

 

This is the Card I have settled on.

http://www.newegg.co...4-076-_-Product

 

Any flags go up about that card?

 

My system has an ATX 250 watt Power Supply. In browsing through and reading the reviews of the graphic cards I see issues about air flow, heat, and power requirements. I have no idea whether my system will handle any more of a load. Is there anyway that I can be reasonably sure that it will?

glenn

 

I don't see a power supply rating listed for that card. I would assume that means a 250/300 watt power supply would be sufficient...

 

[sknis]

One more issue, if I may.

 

This is the Card I have settled on.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134076&cm_re=agp_video_cards_512mb%29-_-14-134-076-_-Product

 

Any flags go up about that card?

 

My system has an ATX 250 watt Power Supply. In browsing through and reading the reviews of the graphic cards I see issues about air flow, heat, and power requirements. I have no idea whether my system will handle any more of a load. Is there anyway that I can be reasonably sure that it will?

glenn

 

Here is a handy little calculator. Go down the list to select everything you have on the computer (p4 is pentium 4);twice if you have for example 2 burners. That 250 watt powr supply is pretty small so it will be stressed to the limit. This calculator is probably going to give you a safety margin. I guess that your power supply is not going to be sufficient 0 I guess that you are about 280 watts. I took a guess at your hardware and it came out about 230-240 watts; you power supply was just about enough when it was new.

 

Sorry

 

As for the card, your guess is as good as anyones. Most people here have a newer computer with a different video card slot type so I'm not sure if you will get much help.

[ogdens]

Here is a handy little calculator. Go down the list to select everything you have on the computer (p4 is pentium 4);twice if you have for example 2 burners. That 250 watt powr supply is pretty small so it will be stressed to the limit. This calculator is probably going to give you a safety margin. I guess that your power supply is not going to be sufficient 0 I guess that you are about 280 watts. I took a guess at your hardware and it came out about 230-240 watts; you power supply was just about enough when it was new.

 

Sorry

 

As for the card, your guess is as good as anyones. Most people here have a newer computer with a different video card slot type so I'm not sure if you will get much help.

 

When I click on your Here link it knocks me of Firefox....tried it 3 times.

[cdanteek]

When I click on your Here link it knocks me of Firefox....tried it 3 times.

 

FF 3.6.6 no problem, you do need java for IE and java plugin for FF tho..

[ogdens]

Thanks CD,,,,never been a problem....ok now

[gi7omy]

The drivers should be on the Roxio disc - put that in and try to 'update' or 're-install' the drivers

[glennwebster]

And of course make sure you have plenty of circulating air around the CPU case. Make sure nothing is blocking air flow coming into the front or blocking hot air going out the back, etc. You just updated your machine so dust may not be the problem, but I use an air compressor to blow the dust from the case every 6 months. And I pay the most attention to the PSU and the fan/cooler fins on the CPU.

 

I did find the BIOS shutdown setting. It was disabled - I set it to 65 degrees. That was a little above the center of the choices I had.

My Motherboard does not offer any way to report temperatures.

I found a program Called SpeedFan. It shows several temperatures including The "core" which I assume is the CPU temp.

 

I started using my computer at 3:47 PM and am still using it . The temp was 44 when I started and is currently 47.

The only fan in my case is the power supply fan. The old one had a fan that blew out the back and I could feel a fairly good flow.

This new supply has the fan on the bottom and I can feel little or no air coming out the back. The fan is running but doesn't seem to be doing much good.

 

I have the side panel removed and a fan blowing directly on the mother board. I haven't tried to capture since I have a way to watch the temp now that I can see what's happening.

 

I'm going to figure out how to get more air moving and the replace the side pane and watch it awhile.

 

Should I remove the CPU fan and clean it ? I have brushed it with a soft bristle brush but that just seems to drop the dust down into what's below it. I really don't like the idea of removing the fan. Does the heat sync need to be brushed off?

 

I hear thunder as a monsoon moves in so I have to shut down. I have a few more questions for later'

 

glenn:(

[glennwebster]

Did you tell him that you had a graphics card? As we told you earlier, you had a graphics chip on the mother board. Did you get his name? Call back, ask for a supervisor and complain.

 

Double check to make sure that the video card is plugged securely into the slot and fully seated. It sometimes takes some force. My hunch is that this is the issue.

 

What he may have been trying to tell you was that you need to disable the on-board chip in the computer BIOS. I haven't had to do that in I don't know how long. Usually, the graphics card automatically disables the on board chip.

 

 

I did call back and talked to a different person. He helped me check my BIOS settings and found no problems.

He also suggested I carefully examine the mounting bracket on the board. I did and saw the problem. It required a little bending and a small shim between the bracket and the frame on my computer. When I tightened the mounting screw it caused some pressure on the card and the socket.

 

Works like a champ now. Video and audio are great on the capture.

 

I'm amazed at how much faster my system operates now. Must have been bogging down during normal operation also.

 

I am very grateful to all and (no offense) hope I don't wont be talking to you for a long time.

 

glenn w.

[sknis]

I did call back and talked to a different person. He helped me check my BIOS settings and found no problems.

He also suggested I carefully examine the mounting bracket on the board. I did and saw the problem. It required a little bending and a small shim between the bracket and the frame on my computer. When I tightened the mounting screw it caused some pressure on the card and the socket.

 

Works like a champ now. Video and audio are great on the capture.

 

I'm amazed at how much faster my system operates now. Must have been bogging down during normal operation also.

 

I am very grateful to all and (no offense) hope I don't wont be talking to you for a long time.

 

glenn w.

 

So the card wasn't plugged in all the way as I thought !

 

Glad you got it working ! That new power supply probably helped also.

 

Come back any time to ask questions!

[sknis]

Use canned dry air to blow out your computer. Wear glasses or goggles since you never know what is hiding in the corners. Some power supplies have two fans. One that vents into the case and another that vents outside through a grill. Do you have that second one? Make sure that grill is not obstructed.

[glennwebster]

Use canned dry air to blow out your computer. Wear glasses or goggles since you never know what is hiding in the corners. Some power supplies have two fans. One that vents into the case and another that vents outside through a grill. Do you have that second one? Make sure that grill is not obstructed.

 

 

My old 250 Watt supply vented out the back. The fan was was vertical. It was little noisy but it moved a lot of air.

The new supply (6oo Watts) still vents out the rear but the fan is now mounted on the bottom of the supply. I haven't measured it but, since it is now on the wider dimension of the supply it may be a little larger. It is very quiet but doesn't seem to move much air.

 

glenn

[glennwebster]

When I click on your Here link it knocks me of Firefox....tried it 3 times.

 

Sorry about my "Here" link. I'm having trouble learning how to use this forum.

 

Thanks for the Calculator Link. When I added everything including the AGP Card (40 watts) it came up to 310 watts.

I have a 40 GB USB drive that get's it's power from the computer and didn't figure it in.

So now I have to track down a larger supply that will work with my system.

Any suggestions on a source?

 

:blink:glenn

[sknis]

 

After capture play back is good for awhile - then sounds like the chipmunks and goes out of sync with the video. Then it varies from very good to the out of sync chipmunks again. (and again)

 

Thanks in advance.

 

I think the drivers are not giving you the issue; it is your computer and computer maintenance and operation. Make sure you have defragged your computer before starting each capture. Shut off any applications that don't need to be running. Make sure your anti-virus software is set to not scan new files while your are capturing (it may hog the CPU in doing so).

 

I've forgotten, do you have the option to capture as mpg2 or AVI? How much free space do you have on your computer? What computer do you have.

 

What are you capturing from? What are you using to playback the video?

[glennwebster]

So the card wasn't plugged in all the way as I thought !

 

Glad you got it working ! That new power supply probably helped also.

 

Come back any time to ask questions!

 

I'm back.

Yep you were zaxtly right.

 

I have another problem. Twice this morning while capturing (about 45 minutes) - my computer shut down. This is a quick "bam" and it is off.

It has happened in the past while I was gathering symptoms for identifying my Capture problem. I never mentioned it because I figured it was a PSU problem.

The new supply ruled that out.

 

I always meant to ask if the capture device normally runs "hot". I know that's a relative term but when I feel mine, even when I'm not capturing, it feels "quite hot" .

 

The info sent MS sent back to me after the shutdown, indicated it could be a Device or Driver, but it happens to fast to gather enough data to tell.

Their suggestion was first to get the latest drivers for any new hardware that I have recently installed.

I got the newest drives for the Graphics card off their websit and when I to the update driver and pointed to the new one it said I already had the latest version.

I found a place on this forum where I could down load the latest drives for the USB device and did so but it was going to install software.

I backed out of that until I know what I' doing.

 

I have been using the new video card for over 10 hours now - no problems.

I leave the USB device plugged in all the time - no problems.

 

Only happens when I'm capturing

 

I have now idea how to trouble shoot this?

 

Anybody have a similar experience?

 

glenn

[gi7omy]

Rendering is very CPU and graphics intensive - check the temperature settings in your BIOS. If they're close to the max when you reboot, up it a notch. The BIOS will shut down if the temp exceeps the stated limit

[glennwebster]

I think the drivers are not giving you the issue; it is your computer and computer maintenance and operation. Make sure you have defragged your computer before starting each capture. Shut off any applications that don't need to be running. Make sure your anti-virus software is set to not scan new files while your are capturing (it may hog the CPU in doing so).

 

I've forgotten, do you have the option to capture as mpg2 or AVI? How much free space do you have on your computer? What computer do you have.

 

What are you capturing from? What are you using to playback the video?

 

 

My System:Windows XP. Home edition. Version 2002. Service pack 3. S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR My Computer:Viscom Technology Group, IncModel V2Premier. Intel Pentium 4 CPU, 3.06 GHz, 1.96 GB RAMS3 Graphics ProSavageDDR. Hard Drive 106 GB Total, 77GB Free, 28.9 GB used.

 

Capture Settings:Device: USB 2861 Composite Video.Default Format DV 720X480, AVIOther options: DVD HQ,DVD SP, DVD LP, VCD(I would have selected AVI anyway because I wanT to edit the results.) Default TV Standard: NTSC_MOther Options: NTSC_M_J, NTSC_433.

 

I have not been defragging between captures. Only once in the morning. I think I shut off applications that are not necessary. I exit from any that are shown in the (? system tray?) or are visibly running or are listed in the Task manager but, I have 59 processes running. I have no idea what they are or how many are necessary. I use MacAfee and turn off active scanning before capture. I disconnect from the Internet before capture.

 

I capture from Samsung DVD-V9800 - DVD/VHS. Purchased new last Monday. Composite video output only for VHS. S-Video available for the DVD. Playback: Usually I playback the capture from the updated capture file while still in the capture mode, but I have tried Windows media player, and VLC Media Player.

 

Capture Settings:Device: USB 2861 Composite Video.Default Format: DV 720X480, AVIOther options: DVD HQ,DVD SP, DVD LP, VCD(I would have selected AVI anyway because I want to edit the results.) Default TV Standard: NTSC_MOther Options: NTSC_M_J, NTSC_433.

 

One more item:When I select Capture Video from the menu I get the following message:(This Dialog will close in 21 seconds)The application MediaCapture12 has made an attempt to load ffdshow.This dialog is shown because this application is notlisted in the ffdshow whitelist or blacklist.Your choice will be applied to both audio and video, if both are used. The choices are:1. Default: Dont use ffdshow. (just this once)2. Dont use ffdshow. (always).3. Use ffdshow. (just this once)4. Use ffdshow. (Always) Id like to know what thats all about. I googled MediaCapture12 and got a whole lot more than I wanted or could understand, so I always take the default (1.) If I have omitted anything or you have other questions let me know.Have a nice day and thank you, glenn webster:huh:

 

Edited for PP to make reading easier

[glennwebster]

Here is a handy little calculator. Go down the list to select everything you have on the computer (p4 is pentium 4);twice if you have for example 2 burners. That 250 watt powr supply is pretty small so it will be stressed to the limit. This calculator is probably going to give you a safety margin. I guess that your power supply is not going to be sufficient 0 I guess that you are about 280 watts. I took a guess at your hardware and it came out about 230-240 watts; you power supply was just about enough when it was new.

 

Sorry

 

As for the card, your guess is as good as anyones. Most people here have a newer computer with a different video card slot type so I'm not sure if you will get much help.

 

 

 

Yet another problem. Hope you guys don't give up on me.

 

I replaced the PSU with a 600 watt unit. and installed the new graphics card. PNYGeForce 6200 AGP. (512MB)

I was greeted with a dark screen and the message "No Sync" when I turned on the computer.

 

I called the Product Support number for the graphic Card and got a decidedly unfriendly chap who went bonkers when I told him that I hadn't removed the previous graphics card. Told me to get it out of there and then call him back. He mumbled something about BIOS and AGP as the line went dead.

 

Geez, you guys never hollered at me.

Removed the Card and all is well.

 

I need some help - what do I do now?

I'm not even sure which card my current video is on.

Device Manager said it was: PCI Bus1, Device 0, Function 0.

 

Glenn:o

[sknis]

Phew, I think you covered everything.

 

I was probably wrong about the graphics device drivers. (You were right Daithi)

 

I'm now worried about the ability of that s3 Graphics ProSavage. It is old. Have you ever updated the drivers for it? I looked and could not find anything newer than 2006.

 

You may want to consider adding a new graphics card to your computer if it is a desktop.

 

Again, I don't know were you are getting the ffshow information. I don't have it on my computer. Have you any other video editing program; have you installed any codec packages? Did anting come on your computer?

[glennwebster]

Phew, I think you covered everything.

 

I was probably wrong about the graphics device drivers. (You were right Daithi)

 

I'm now worried about the ability of that s3 Graphics ProSavage. It is old. Have you ever updated the drivers for it? I looked and could not find anything newer than 2006.

 

You may want to consider adding a new graphics card to your computer if it is a desktop.

 

Again, I don't know were you are getting the ffshow information. I don't have it on my computer. Have you any other video editing program; have you installed any codec packages? Did anting come on your computer?

 

I found that file "MediaCapture12.exe" in the Roxio files when I did a search for it. Sure looks like it's part of Roxio.

I never saw it before Creator 2010 Pro.

 

Can you tell me where to look in my system for the graphic drivers you mentioned (do they show up under Device Manager), and also where you found the source for I could get them..?

2006 sounds new to me. I got the system in 2002. I have never updated the drivers and would like to try it .

As you have no doubt guessed, I'm not the brightest bulb in the chandelier so I'd need a little detail.

 

 

My Motherboard is a P4VMM2. No information given on adding or replacing the graphics card, but here is what it says about the AGP Slot:; "The AGP slot is used to install 3D graphics adaptor that supports the AGP 4X card, which is also backward compatible with the AGP 2X card. Geez, that sounds ominus to me. The computer Gods have located a permanent Cosmic Sphincter over my head and I'm a tad shy on the negative side of the Karmic balance right now, but I suppose, if I can figure out how to get the dang case open I could take a shot at replacing the card also.

I'm 74 years old and don't even buy green bananas any more. So far, destroying a computer is still on my list of things I haven yet done. So, depending on the cost, this may be my chance.

 

Any suggestions and or advice would be welcome.

 

:oglenn

[ggrussell]

And of course make sure you have plenty of circulating air around the CPU case. Make sure nothing is blocking air flow coming into the front or blocking hot air going out the back, etc. You just updated your machine so dust may not be the problem, but I use an air compressor to blow the dust from the case every 6 months. And I pay the most attention to the PSU and the fan/cooler fins on the CPU.

[sknis]

Did you tell him that you had a graphics card? As we told you earlier, you had a graphics chip on the mother board. Did you get his name? Call back, ask for a supervisor and complain.

 

Double check to make sure that the video card is plugged securely into the slot and fully seated. It sometimes takes some force. My hunch is that this is the issue.

 

What he may have been trying to tell you was that you need to disable the on-board chip in the computer BIOS. I haven't had to do that in I don't know how long. Usually, the graphics card automatically disables the on board chip.

[gi7omy]

Also, strange as it may sound, leaving the sides open can also increase the heat on the motherboard, etc (the air isn't circulating inside - the fans just waft it outside)

[cdanteek]

If you have no AGP graphics card installed in it's slot, according to your information the onboard graphics doesn't meet the minimum requirement for C2010..

 

http://www.docstoc.c...-ECS-P4VMM2-v73