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User Manual: August Portable TV, Portable Freeview Digital TV, Handheld TV, Bluetooth Speakers, Bluetooth Headphones, Bluetooth Receiver, Bluetooth DAB Radio, Clock Radio, TV Aerial

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August International Ltd
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 845 250 0586
www.augustint.com
VGB100
USB 2.0 Video Capture Stick
Clé de Capture Vidéo USB 2,0
USB 2,0 Video Capture Stick
Video Capture Stick USB 2,0
Grabador de video USB 2,0
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Thank you for buying this August product. You may already be
familiar with using similar products but please take the time to
read these instructions carefully. They are designed to
familiarise you with the product’s many features and to ensure
that you get the very best from your purchase.
Safety
In order to ensure your safety and the safety of others, please
read the Safety Instructions before using this product.
Disposal
Please ensure the product and its accessories are disposed of in
compliance with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) Directive and any other applicable regulations.
Please check with your local authority for regional disposal
regulations.
Customer Service
Should you need support with this product, please contact our
Customer Service Centre:
Telephone: +44 (0) 845 250 0586
Email: service@augustint.com
User Manual Contents
1. Introduction
2. Hardware Connections
3. Driver and Software Installation
4. ShowBiz
. Warranty
5. Troubleshooting
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The VGB100 video capture stick creates digital videos on
your Hard Drive. With S-Video and RGB In, you can
capture and edit footage from your camcorder, VCR, DVD
player and other video devices. The enclosed software can
convert the recorded file to MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI, WMV,
ASF, MP4 and QTMOV in 720x576 pixels.
1.2 Features
Transfer video from VHS to your PC
Create files in multiple formats
Create DVDs from your favourite clips
Capture still images from footage
Easily share videos on YouTube
3-Phono (Composite) and S-Video input
Compatible with PAL/NTSC/SECAM formats
USB powered, no external power needed
1.3 System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 8 / 7 / 10/ Vista / XP
CPU: P4 1.4GHz or higher
RAM:256MB or higher
Graphics Card: 512MB or higher
Microsoft DirectX9.0 or higher
Sound Card, CD or DVD drive, USB2.0 port
1GB free hard disk space
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1.4 Package Contents
VGB100
AV multi-cable
Software mini CD
SCART to RCA
User Manual
2. Hardware Connections
3. Driver and Software Installation
3.1 Driver Installation
Step 1:
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Note: Do not use this mini disc on a slot loading CD drive!
The driver and software can be downloaded at:
www.augustint.com/download.htm.
Insert the CD supplied. From the pop up menu click “Driver
Install” If the menu does not appear run: .exe rom
the CD.
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Step 2: Click “Install”.
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Step 5: “USB2.0 Audio
Capture” and “USB2.0 Video Capture”
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After successful installation you will find
in: “System->
Hardware->Device Manager” If they have not appeared,
please restart installation.
Step 3: Click “OK”.
Step 4: Plug the device into a USB 2.0 port and connect your video
source via AV or S-Video cable.
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3.2 Software Installation
Step 1: Click “Software Install”.
Step 2: Click “Next”.
Step 3: Click “Yes” to accept the license agreement.
Step 4:
Note: Please keep the License Key for future use as we will not be able to
replace any lost License Keys.
Choose a User Name and enter your License Key from the CD case.
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Step 5: Click “Next” to continue or “Browse” to choose a destination
folder.
Step 6: Click “Next” after choosing destination folder.
Step 7: Please wait whilst ShowBiz installs.
Step 8: Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Step 9: The Acrsoft ShowBiz icon will now be on your desktop.
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4. ShowBiz
1. Capture Module
Step 1: Set source to “Capture Device”.
Step 2:
“Composite Video”. Or set it to “S-Video” if you are using
S-Video cable.
Step 3: Set Audio device to “Audio Pin Source”.
Note: If you get a error message “The device is not available, or being
used by another application. Please close any applications
that may be using the device and try again”, please click OK
to close this error window. Set Audio device to “Audio Pin Source”.
Then set the Source to “Capture Device”
If you are using the 3-phono cable, set Video input to
Step :4 Set the Aspect Ratio to “4:3” or “16:9”.
Step :6 Choose Saved format and Save to destination.
Step :5 Use “Device Settings” to select the matched video format.
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Step :7 Click “Capture” to start recording and “Stop” to stop.
Note The available Saved formats may varies as they are dependent
on the Decoder Library of the computer. But this software is able
to convert the captured video to different formats. Please refer
to 2. Produce Module on Page 12.
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2. Produce Module
Step 1: In “Edit” module, click “Open” icon to open the folder where
the desired video file saved.
ShowBiz allows you to convert the format of a video file.
Step 2: Select the desired video file and drag it to the Storyboard.
Step 3: Enter Produce module and click “Create File”.
Step 4: Set Format to a desired format. Set Quality/Speed to High
Quality, Standard or Low Quality. In Settings, more options can
be set.
Step 5: Set the “Save to” to the desired destination folder.
Step 6: Click “Start” to start the convert.
Note:
For further support with the ShowBiz software use the “ ? ” for online
help.
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5. Troubleshooting
5.1. Device Not Available.
Click "OK" to close the error window. Change "Audio device" to
Audio Pin Source. If the “Source” changes to empty, reselect
Capture Device as Source.
5.2. I cannot get any picture or sound.
Plug the VGB100 directly into a USB port and not a USB hub.
Click “Device Settings” and select the video standard which
matches your source device.
If you are using a SCART adaptor, check that it is bi-directional,
it will have an IN/OUT switch that must be set to out.
5.3. I cannot find my licence key to install the Software.
The software licence key is printed on the back of the CD case,
unfortunately we are not able to replace these.
5.4. “Capture Device” does not appear in Source options.
Please follow the steps below to re-install the driver for
VGB100 manually.
1. Enter Device Manager from the Control Panel.
2. Expand “Sound, video and game controllers”. If the devices
“USB2.0 Video Capture” or “USB2.0 Audio Capture” appear with a
warning triangle, right click on these devices and select "Uninstall",
check the box "delete the driver software....", then click OK.
3. Click "Action" from the tool bar on the top of Device Manager
window, select "Scan for hardware changes".
4. Two “Video Capture” devices with a yellow mark should appear
in Device Manager. Right click these devices, select "Update
driver software".
5. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
6. Browse to "Driver" folder on the CD or downloaded and unzipped
driver folder.
7. Click "Next".
Step 1: Set source to “Capture Device”.
5.5. I can only capture the video in mpeg2 format/I cannot select
any other formats.
The available saved formats depend on the decoding library on the computer.
The software allows you to convert a video file to another format. Please
follow the instructions below.
Step 2: Drag the video file to the Storyboard. (Step 2 on p13)
Step 3: Select the “Produce” tab and click “Create File”. (Step 3 on p13)
Step 4: Choose your desired file format and adjust settings to suit.
Step 5: Set the “Save to” to the desired destination folder.
Step 6: Click “Start” to begin conversion.
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6. Warranty
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of the
original purchase. In the unlikely event of any defect arising due to
faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will be either replaced or
repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period. An
alternative product will be offered in case the product is no longer
available or repairable.
This warranty is subject to the following conditions:
The warranty is only valid within the country where the product is
purchased.
The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance
to the instructions given in this user manual.
The product must be used solely for domestic purposes.
The warranty only covers the main unit, and does not cover the
accessories.
The warranty does not cover the damage caused by misuse,
negligence, accident and natural disaster.
The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has
been damaged by inexpert repairs. The manufactures disclaim any
liability for incidental or consequential damages.
Please consult our customer adviser before returning any product;
we are not responsible for any unexpected product returns.
Any faulty product must be kept and returned in the original
packaging with all the accessories and the original copy of the
purchase receipt.
The warranty is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or
legal rights.
Customer Service:
Telephone: +44 (0) 845 250 0586
Email: service@augustint.com
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of
conformity may be consulted at August International Ltd, Rawmec
Business Park, Plumpton Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0EE, United
Kingdom.
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