The USB 2.0 GC500 HD 1080i Game Console Video Capture Device from Diamond is a High Definition (HD) video capture box dedicatedly designed for video and PC games. It allows you to capture and edit games from gaming consoles such as Xbox 360 and PS3, from VHS / DVD player, camcorder or satellite set top box or from almost any video source with Component (up to 1080i) input and output. It also includes capture support through S-Video input source.
The H.264 software compression enables this device to record high-quality 1080i videos while maximizing its storage space. You can enjoy real-time high definition (up to 1080i @ 30/60 fps) video capture on your PC or laptop via USB 2.0. The bundled Diamond Video Capture (DVC) software can capture your recorded gameplay sessions directly and upload them on YouTube and Facebook from one application. It is also capable to preserve your VHS tapes. With Loop-Through video input and output support, this device can be used for HD gaming capture, thus providing zero-delay display on your TV and recording video gameplay on your PC simultaneously.
The GC500 features a full screen video capture function and PIP/POP modes for video playback. Moreover, CyberLink's Power Director 8 is included to capture and edit your videos and to burn your support files to DVD/VCD. The device is also compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista & 7.
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Video Inputs/Outputs | 1x Composite RCA / S-Video 1x YPbPr (Component) |
| Audio Inputs/Outputs | 1x RCA stereo audio L/R |
| Video Resolution | High-Definition: 1080i @ 30/60 fps 1080p @ 30 fps 480p / 576p @ 30/60 fps 720p @ 30/60 fps S-Video / Composite: NTSC: 720 x 480 @ 30 fps PAL: 720 x 576 @ 25 fps |
| Supported Formats | Video input: VBS (Video Baseband Signal/Video-RAW) Audio input: ABS (Audio Baseband Signal/Audio-RAW) Video output: H.264 video Audio output: MPEG-2 AAC-LC Video standards: NTSC / PAL Video capturing formats: MPEG 4/2/1 AAC-LC Still image capturing formats: JPG or BMP |
| Compression | H.264 software compression |
| System Requirements | Operating system: Windows XP, Vista & 7 CPU: Pentium-IV 1.6 GHz or higher (recommended) Memory: 256 MB Hard disk: 1GB free HD space System bus: USB Monitor: Digital Flat-Panel (DFP) display, DVI-I compatible or digital CRT display or high-resolution VGA monitor Sound card: AC97 compatible Internet access: No CD/DVD: Yes |
| General | |
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| Power Supply | None |
| Form Factor | External device (USB) |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.0" (139.7 x 89.0 x 25.4 mm) |
| Weight | 0.25 lb (113.4 g) |