Dazzle DVC100

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What is the Dazzle DVC100?

The Dazzle DVC100 is a basic USB 2.0 video capture device. Although slightly pricey ($49.99 on Amazon as of 11/24/12) compared to the EzCap (roughly $32 on eBay as of 11/24/12), both are comparable devices and are more than adequate to capture SD interlaced footage.

In the box you'll find:

  • The Dazzle capture device
  • Software installation CD
  • Basic instruction manual

Hardware Capture Info

Inputs:

  • Composite video (yellow RCA plug)
  • S-Video
  • Stereo audio (red/white RCA plugs)

Video Capture:

  • Resolutions from 160x120 up to 720x526
  • Framerates of 25fps or 29.97fps
  • NTSC/PAL/Secam video formats are supported

Audio Capture:

  • 48000hz, 16-bit, 2 channels

Basic Installation

Self explanatory.

What to do with the Pinnacle Software

As if people didn't know what they should do with it, the details will go here.

Compatible Software

Due to the way Pinnacle installs the actual hardware, only specific pieces of software can properly grab the audio along with the video. These will be listed here along with standard troubleshooting issues users have run into.

Troubleshooting

Any problems that don't fall into the category of "It just won't work with X program" will go here.

Workarounds

If all else fails, ways to get around the audio limitations can be placed here. This section may possible be placed in the Compatible Software area.

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