Can we record from the wii and ps2 consoles? What about other older consoles?Also, face cam? Does anyone know of a good tutorial to help set up with this?
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the elgato will not record ps2 or wii games you will want to buy a dazzle or something that does not require high definition.
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I run the camera to my PS3 through the controller charger USB cable then I just browse with my PS3 to what I am looking for on the camcorder and either save or watch it. It does take a few minutes to save though. The other option is recording to a memory stick card and putting that in your PS3 if you have the correct model. It does use up quite a bit of space if you save footage on a PS3 though. I have really had no problems with it and it is kinda my best option to watch exactly what I recorded in the same quality till I get a blu ray burner.
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I had the same question. Glad to hear that there is no video lag. On the same note, I have a similar question: I would like to connect my Nintendo Wii through this receiver as well. Will this model take analog component and pipe it out over HDMI? The setup I currently have does not have component-in, so I will be using this as a hub for the time being. I realize there may be some input-lag due to conversion, I just want to confirm that this device would accept analog component input and then be able to push it out over HDMI. Any info would be appreciated!
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If you're still curious this only has the 3 RCA outputs Red,White,and Yellow. I record from my PS3 and have to go to the AV settings =( I am not sure though if you can get some sort of add-on where you can record from components.
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Thanks for your input== The unit died on me so back to the store. I never realized how inefficient these unit are-- I do a lot of recording to DVD-RW discs so this unit wont be of any help-- (I had just purchased another 50 DVD-RW discs)I forgot how much work there is in recording the old fashioned way with all the Start & end times-Ch # . With Fios's guide you only have one button to record for future events. I think I'll wait til they come out with a unit with a guide. Although it seems like these units are near the end and will be replaced soon. thanks again!
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it will capture from any HDMI as long as the hdmi is not protected. meaning it wont let you record from a HDCP protected product like a playstation 3. and there is a streaming feature on the software but skype and google detect them like a normal camera hooked to a computer
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Would you like me to send you a video of how to hook it up? Also what console are you connecting to? The booklet inside shows you how to hook everything up to your tv. You just have to make sure the cords are in the right color connections. I had an issue for the first couple of months where everything I was recording was in black and white until I realized You can't use HDMI cords to connect your system to the tv if you're recording. The whole HD labeling is misleading.
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Yea I'm pretty ssure you can because I would play PS3 with this device so I am able to record with an HDMI output which is otherwise blocked on PS3. I have an Optical Cable from my PS3 to the device and then to my headset. And the DVI from the PS3 to the device then an HDMI to my Capture Card then from the Capture Card to the TV. My Recording saved on my PC has audio and video and I can hear the game volume from my headset.
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What Steven Craig Chapman said is mostly right. Open Broadcast software (obs) is a great free tool. You can use it to record video and/or stream. You then upload your recording to youtube. To record your voice you will need a separate microphone. It be built into your laptop, be a headset, or probably even a rockband usb mic. You may experience some audio issues with using the dvc 500 as a video device but you can screen capture a program that works a bit better with it, such as amarectv. Its not too bad to play around with. Be aware that this device can only capture standard definition at 30 fps. Also if you want to play on your tv and not your pc screen, you will need some sort of pass through device that will split the video signal. If you play off of your computer screen there will be some minor lag but not at all unplayable. I use it for n64 and gamecube gameplay. I cannot speak for the packaged software. You probably want a better (hd) capture card, but for the price, this is nice.
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I did record a video. it also takes pics all from the remote control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMOoGv_uRpk&feature;=share&list;=UUONkSwAsCH3ZYGvlevS0myw
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I use a recorder called Fire. There are several single and multitrack recorders in the App Store that work fine with the Mikey and 3GS, it just depends on your application. Google a couple of the apps and they have YouTube demos for multitrack recording of instruments and news capture and even field audio to support bad video camera audio.
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Yes you can. You have to hit the video record button on the back though. There is no record button on the screen.
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Depends. If you're going to be recording things in SD (NES, SNES, PS1/2, Xbox, Wii etc) it's a good little device, though quality wise it does have some interlacing issues at time. If you want to record in HD (PS3/4, Xbox 360/One, Wii U) this isn't a great choice, as it's max resolution is 480p. If you're looking for high definition capture your best bet is to get either the Roxio, AverMedia, or Elgato, but they aren't cheap ($100+).
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You can't do commentary. Aver media made the second version that does have a microphone input to plug in a microphone and do commentary. Look it up. It's called "aver media game capture hd 2" hope this helps
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If you connect your Wii U to your TV using component (yellow, red and white) cable then yes. I don't personally have a Wii U but this capture device only has ports for the component cables and S-video (think Sega Genesis era), no HDMI ports on this. It captures at about 360p, which is SD video. You might want to get a better tier card if you want HDMI, such as the Black Magic Intensity Pro. I recommend this for older systems since you won't get many people complaining about quality for older games. Hope this helps!
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If you mean recording video game footage, as long the console supports composite output (or if you can adapt the output with an adapter), yes.
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You will need a ps3 AV cord and yes it is possible to play without recording I use mine mostly as a tv if you will just something I can Cary with me and play a game but ... The quality is not the greatest it works but it's not HD