Roxio Easy Vhs To Dvd For Mac. First Attempt To Use. Nothing Shows In Preview Window.

[zekehorse]

It seemed to install OK. Is attached to both the MacBook and the VCR. I start playing the tape on the VCR and click on Record and the counter starts. Am I supposed to see the video in the Preview window? I don't. It doesn't seem to have saved anything anywhere.

[tsantee]

Yes, you're supposed to see video in the preview even before you start the recording. Sometimes it helps to launch the application before inserting the USB stick. Also, be sure you have selected the correct video input as S-video or composite video.

[zekehorse]

The problem was user error: I was using the wrong set of video/audio output connections. This VCR has 3 very similar-looking sets and I chose what I think was an input set. At any rate, I was successful when I used another set. Thanks for replying.