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Pinnacle Dazzle DVD Recorder HD - Video Input Adapter - USB 2.0

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Pinnacle Dazzle DVD Recorder HD - Video Input Adapter - USB 2.0
Key Features
  • Supports NTSC
  • Capture from Gaming Consoles, VCR & DVD
  • External Hardware Unit with Software
  • USB 2.0 Connection to Windows Computer
Dazzle DVD Recorder HD from Pinnacle is a hardware/software package for computers running select Windows operating systems. It lets you capture video from analog SD video sources, and edit. It includes the Dazzle, which is a USB capture device and Pinnacle's Studio HD v.14 capture and editing software. The Dazzle DVD Recorder supports capturing from any analog or digital device, including a VCR, camcorder, and gaming console, via S-Video or Composite RCA inputs.
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Pinnacle Dazzle Overview

Dazzle DVD Recorder HD from Pinnacle is a hardware/software package for computers running select Windows operating systems. It lets you capture video from analog SD video sources, and edit. It includes the Dazzle, which is a USB capture device and Pinnacle's Studio HD v.14 capture and editing software. The Dazzle DVD Recorder supports capturing from any analog or digital device, including a VCR, camcorder, and gaming console, via S-Video or Composite RCA inputs.

The included Studio HD software, version 14 is surprisingly powerful, allowing you to capture analog video, adjust the video and audio capture settings, import from DVD and Blu-ray disks, edit, output to a variety of formats, and author DVD disks that play in set top DVD players (requires available DVD burner).

Dazzle USB Video Capture Device
Capture at full DVD resolution directly from analog sources, including VCRs, gaming consoles, and video cameras.
Ediitng Software
Studio HD version 14 allows you to capture media, import file based media, edit, output file based media and author DVDs.
Supports the following video file formats: avi, mpg, mpeg, mod, mp2, mp4, m2ts, mt2, m2t, tod, m1v, m2v, mpv, 3gp, wmv, mov and skm.
Supports the following still file formats: bmp, dtl, gif, jpg, jpeg, pcx, png, psd, tga, tif and wmf.
Supported audio formats include: wav, mp3, mpa, m4a, wma, avi and ac3.
It features built in Transitions, Montage Themes, Titles, and Sound effects to add polish to your edit.
It also features a collection of Disc Menus you can use and modify to author DVDs.
Edit, Save, and Share
Create new projects or protect your home video memories by capturing them to digital format, and then burn them to DVD or share them on You Tube and Facebook.
Note: saving to DVD requires an optional DVD burner (not included).
Advanced Output Options
Upload directly to web or output to mobile devices.
Operating System Compatibility
Compatible with Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
UPC: 735163141535

Pinnacle DazzleSpecs

Minimum System Requirements
Windows
Vista SP2
7,8 (64-bit recommended), 10

Processor
Intel Core Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 GHz

RAM
2GB

Graphics Card
DirectX 9 or 10 compatible
64MB memory

Sound Card
DirectX 9 or better

Disk Space
3GB Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or Intel Core i7 required for AVCHD* 1920
1 GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended)
Graphics card with 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
3.2 GB of disk space
DVD-ROM drive to install software
Free USB 2.0 port

Accessories
CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs)
DVD burner for creating DVD and AVCHD* discs

*Requires free online product activation
Inputs
Video
1 x RCA (composite)
1 x 4-pin mini-DIN (S-Video)

Audio
2 x RCA (stereo pair)
Output Formats
AVCHD*, DVD (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, dual layer), S-VCD, Video CD (VCD)
Apple iPod, Sony PSP/PS3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox compatible formats*
DV, HDV, AVI, DivX*, RealVideo 8, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4*, Flash, 3GP*, WAV, MP3*, QuickTime MOV (SD format) files
Dolby Digital 2-channel audio

*Requires free online product activation
File Formats
Studio HD v14
Video: avi, mpg, mpeg, mod, mp2, mp4, m2ts, mt2, m2t, tod, m1v, m2v, mpv, 3gp, wmv, mov, skm.

Still: bmp, dtl, gif, jpg, jpeg, pcx, png, psd, tga, tif, wmf.

Audio: wav, mp3, mpa, m4a, wma, avi and ac3.
Outputs
USB 2.0
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.665 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.1 x 8.45 x 2.2"

Pinnacle Dazzle Reviews

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Will it capture from sony dcr-hc40 mini dv ...

Will it capture from sony dcr-hc40 mini dv camcorder?
Asked by: Kenneth
If you have the original composite cables that the camera came with this will work. If you do not, we offer BH #PEAVS105 which is the Pearstone 10-Pin A/V Cable for Sony Handycam (5 ft). https://bhpho.to/2G9CvDM
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2020-10-29

Does it record in 16.9 wide screen?

Does it record in 16.9 wide screen?
Asked by: Blent
The manual for Pinnacle Dazzle DVD Recorder HD - Video Input Adapter - USB 2.0 the shows no sign of offering 16:9 recording.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2023-09-10

Is there a more professional device?

Is there a more professional device?
Asked by: rony
For video capture from composite/analog sources, you could use either of these devices instead for additional video support: Osprey 100e Composite Video Capture Card (OSO100E) Elgato USB Analog Video Capture Device (ELVC) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1002014-REG/viewcast_95_00476_osprey_100e_composite_video.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/625264-REG/Elgato_Systems_10020840_Video_Capture_USB_Analog.html
Answered by: Eric
Date published: 2021-08-19

What are the capture formats for Dazzle, not the ...

What are the capture formats for Dazzle, not the output formats?
Asked by: Bob
It captures standard definition analog video signals from RCA and S video cables.
Answered by: jabarih
Date published: 2021-09-01

question

Will this work to capture input from a reel to reel tape deck which is audio only
Asked by: Ron H.
It is not known if this product will adequately do what you ask. We suggest for what you are doing that this would be the better choice. ESI Phonorama USB Phono-to-Digital Audio Interface B&H # ESPHONORAMA
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2021-01-28

Will this device allow you to capture analog ...

Will this device allow you to capture analog video (with no audio) from a video cam and at the same time, capture analog audio from something like a mixer?
Asked by: Don
Yes you can capture video via composite or S-Video and audio separately via RCA. I also recommend this capture card for live-streaming.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-04-18

What's in the box?

What's in the box?
Asked by: Sharon
This comes with the Capture Device and a disc with software.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2020-10-27

What are the capture formats? I have an older ...

What are the capture formats? I have an older unit and it only captures mpeg2 and avi
Asked by: Bob
capture formats are as followed Video: avi, mpg, mpeg, mod, mp2, mp4, m2ts, mt2, m2t, tod, m1v, m2v, mpv, 3gp, wmv, mov, skm. Still: bmp, dtl, gif, jpg, jpeg, pcx, png, psd, tga, tif, wmf. Audio: wav, mp3, mpa, m4a, wma, avi and ac3.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-08-31
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