DIGITNOW! HD Video Capture Box 1080P 60FPS USB 2.0 Video to Digital Converter with 5″ OLED Screen, AV&HDMI Video Recorder Capture from VCR, DVD, VHS Tapes, Hi8, Camcorders, Gaming Systems
How to copy your recordings onto your computer:
1. Start the Multifunctional FHD Video Recorder, then press the menu button to enter the settings, select the USB mode as “MSDCâ€,and then press the “OK†button to confirm the connection to the computer.
2. Connect your Multifunctional FHD Video Recorder to the computer by using the USB cable.
3. Your Multifunctional FHD Video Recorder now appears as a removable disc drive on the computer.
Note: Connecting to the computer only supports reading SD card, please insert the U disk into the computer.
Charge the product
Before the first use, the product should be fully charged. The internal battery of the product can be charged by two ways:
1.Through the power adapter. (Type-c 5V+/-5% power data interface is supported)
2.Through the computer’s USB port.
Note: When the battery is completely depleted, it will need approximately 3 hours for a full charge.
Features
- A large 5-inch OLED screen.
- Full stereo speakers.
- Aluminum alloy housing.
- Built-in large capacity battery.
- Support the input and output of 1080P HD video signal.
- Support the input and output of AV and HDMI video signal.
- Support recording and playback of 1080P hd video signals.
- Support for the plut-in USB/SD ports.
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| Capture HD 1080P Video from VCR’s, VHS Tapes, Hi8, Camcorder, DVD, TV BOX & Gaming Systems, Watch Your Video Through 5″OLED Screen. | Your precious videos can be saved by USB flash disk or SD card . Note: SD card (included). Before using a USB flash drive or a SD card, please make sure to set the format to FAT32 or exFAT, and the maximum capacity to 128G . For the best result, It is recommended to use a 10 or higher speed class SD card. Incorrect format or a low speed level SD card may affect the normal use of the device. In order to remove the SD card, gently press inward and then carefully remove the card. | Language: 8 languages available. Time and date: date input. Date stamp: time and date watermarks can be displayed on recorded videos. The video quality: the video quality optional. Video source: can choose HDMI input or AV input. TV out:can choose NTSC or PAL Standard TV format output. |
Troubleshooting:
1. Before pressing the REC button of the product, please make sure the input sources (such as set-top boxes, computers, game consoles,etc)is turned on and can provide audio or video signal to the product.
2. Make sure that the cables are securely connected to both the input sources and the device.
3. If the product crashes, please use a needle to push the mini hole at the back of the product to reset the product.
4. Please use a SD card whose transfer speed is Class 10 or above.
5. If the video Grabber’software seizes up, the system can be reset by inserting a pin or similar object into the small hole found on the back of the device.
6. If the screen remains black in spite you having pressed the on/off menu button for a protracted period, the battery may be dead.
Connect the charger and try again.
7. If you do not succeed in recording video material to your Multifunctional FHD Video Recorder,the cables may be incorrectly connected or be connect too loosely.
| Dimensions: | 18.1 x 11.9 x 7.7 cm; 620 Grams |
| Model: | V102Silver |
| Manufacture: | BR |
| Origin: | China |
Lot better much more expensive than a PC plus USB unit… captures all the frame of the analogue signal including the lines including teletext etc of a broadcast signal… so will need editing out at the end of capture…but works very well.
Tremendous piece of kit, does exactly what it says on the box. There are plenty of videos extolling its virtues so there really isn’t much point in going over them all again, suffice it to say I’m very satisfied with mine.
A couple of gripes, you can’t chance the screen brightness or contrast, the record/playback volume is very low even with the device turned up to max and a stand would be really useful as the speakers are on the back, if you lay the device down the sound is muffled and the device is not stable enough to stand up on it’s bottom side.
This product is very easy to use and is a good buy
Well constructed. Good value . Very easy to operate . Simple and effective. Happy with purchase .
Firstly, this is an awesome product for capturing old VHS tape. The best thing for me is that it requires no software that is often troublesome because it is never updated.
Secondly, The customer service for DigitNow is impeccable. I had a faulty unit and contacted them. The responses were very fast and courteous and a replacement landed on my doorstep within a week. My contact was Vivian ; who was exceptional. I would highly recommend this product for its quality and ease of use. Additionally, I would highly recommend them for their customer service. We need that. Incidentally, Roxio’s customer service is shocking . keep well away from them. Just saying.
Like 5″ display screen, easy to set up and menu clear to understand threw both displays on tv. 3 file lengths hi, low 8 hr record from 128 gigs or 770p 22 hours on 128 gigs in quick time file format. You don’t get any software program but don’t really need that play on Windows or of the device. Not too bad but no headset to use portable use speakers which you can hear arm’s length. Will charge on games consoles and capture HDMI or RCA.
I did write a review about a week ago when I first it , and have used it for about 7 hours of transferring video , in that time the screen has frozen 6 times , but I find if you reset it , and turn it off for 10 minutes, it seems to behave itself, I have used both sd card and usb stick and both perform about the same , picture quality is ok , for the price I’d say it’s good value, but only time will tell if it’s up to transferring all of my tapes vhs, hi8 and mini dv ( the mini dv I connect through separate video converter)
Good picture.only issue is that it keeps freezing ,and does not work with some usb sticks for no reason, sd card works fine.
This is my 2nd review as I deleted the first. It ticks all the boxes , but the one negative issue is that of dropped frames when it creates a new file whilst capturing. It can be annoying when it happens during a conversation. Also the option to capture to both Fat 32 & NTFS would be an improvement. It records from all HDMI sources I have tried so no problems there.
Absolutely amazing!! I have no complaints at all, I am very happy!!
Unit itself very slim and nice looking. On sides has HDMI in and out ported , also has AV in / out ports, SD port and USB port.
Unit has internal battery which around 2hr capacity to watch on its digital 5″ display. Display bright and colourful, can see what’s captured.
On best result I found out better to use fast speed SD cards, with low old model I didn’t get as sharp result as with fast model.
It also has build in stereo speakers, which till isn’t to check sound quality of the footage.
It’s very easy to use, simple menu, picture quality full HD 1080p with 60 frames per second.
Came with hdmi cable, usb power cable and tv connector.
Great value for money as it could cost couple times more if wish to transfer it threw local photo studio.
So far very pleased with simplicity and performance.
It is Like a mini tablet and very easy to use.
Really worth the money if you want quality and reliability this one I recommend.
It’s almost a case of plug and play as i can just let them play in the background recording everything without touching it, obviously the quality depends on the quality of the VHS tapes themselves and there is no upscaling with these, but that can be done with software before sending off to people if needed.
I have tried another couple of uses like recording old school game play on old gaming systems which wouldn’t normally be able to be digitized.
The fact it doesn’t need to stay plugged in is a big help for moving it around to various different sources, the battery holds for ages as the screen is quite small and is actually an OLED screen which although it is extremely clear it means that it hardly uses any power.
I decided on the Digitnow HD video capture box. Firstly as well as the unit it inlcudes the video cable for connection to the video recorder and an HDMI cable – you may need an adapter from if you have a device with scart! The operating instructions are clear. However, they are not really needed because the device can be operated very easily! the results are fantastic and I am pleased!
The SD card provided is just a slot protection – so SD card is needed too.
Great product exceeded my expectations well worth it and great price
Unit itself has 5″ screen and internal build in battery power. Once fully charged it can last over 2 hours watching time or one hour of recording time. It can be supported with main power or with external power bank.
It support multiple inputs and outputs, ideal to work in different units as it support many connections.
On side it has AV in and out ports, together with HDMI in and out ports. It also has new C type DC connection port.
As external memory it can take USB and SC memory cards.
TK get excellent footage in 60fps need fast writing speed memory card, not to confuse writing with reading speed.
Overall fantastic result , ideal if working on fast 60fps footages.
The DigitNow video recorder is a video capture device and monitor all in one with a gorgeous 5″ OLED display. It can input 1080P 60FPS USB 2.0 video to digital converter ,AV & HDMI video recorder capture from VCR, DVD, VHS Tapes, Hi8, camcorders, gaming systems comes and literally any other video feed you through at it.
One touch of a button on the front panel and it captures 1080P video / audio input from the HDMI / AV input ports on to the 64GB SD card on the side of the device. The remaining available recoding time is constantly displayed at the top of the screen so you can ensure you don’t run out mid way. Then stop and play back the video instantly or eject the SD card and pop it into your Mac or PC to upload or edit. It really could not be simple
The 1800mAh built in battery will last about 1 hour while recording and about 2 hours for playback though I’ve tested its limits myself. You can easily plug it into a battery power bank for extended work on the go. I found it would only support ExFat file format on the SD card not FAT32 as stated in the manual but as ExFat can store much large files sizes that’s fine with me.
I’m using it in my studio for to view multiple camera feed’s going into my ATEM Mini Pro that go out to both my Mac via USB C and to my DigitNow video capture device / monitor via HDMI. I can record the live feed entering the device or simply monitor my various camera and audio feeds from the ATEM Mini Pro using the multiple view panel mode. The ATEM is is great but it does not have a display nor such a simple user interface.
I’ve also plugged my Fire TV Stick 4K and it plays perfectly on the monitor. I also tested it with my sons PS4 inputting via HDMI direct and outputting via the HDMI out port to his monitor to capture his game footage and it worked perfectly. Menu’s and operation in general are super intuitive and it does its job really well.
Frankly I’m blown away by the video quality on the 5″ OLED display. It is absolutely gorgeous and I plan to also use the DigitNow mounted o my camera as a field monitor / recorder when I find a suitable cold shoe mount cradle.
All in all its an extremely useful device for my work flow and I couldn’t be happier with it.
The video part of this review shows the DIGITNOW capture box recording for several different games consoles which were Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One – all video recorded with no problems and hopefully it plays at a good quality here on Amazon – normally the Amazon playback isn’t good for the video part of reviews but in ‘real life’ the playback is very good, certainly HD as intended.
Unfortunately as I do not have any old video recorders I can’t comment on how well it transfers tape to a digital format but for the purpose of capturing game footage it does it very well. I also tried recording a film from my PC and it did that no problem. It would probably capture from SKY (or other satellite provider) just the same allowing a satellite signal to be recorded onto a memory card since the same process of having an HDMI in and out is just the same as it is for game capture.
One thing which did confuse me was the included memory card which is apparently a 64GB card. It has no markings or rating on the card so I did not recognize it as a ‘real’ card which led to me buying a 128GB SanDisk card and that is what I recorded the footage for the video part of the review on.
Oh, another confusing thing was when the HDMI from the games console was connected to the IN port and another HDMI was connected to the OUT port the game / video capture device appeared to turn off as the screen went black – however, the picture was cast onto the television through which I would normally play games and all I had to do to record was press the record button on the device to start recording – that resulted in a red counter on the TV screen to confirm that it was recording.
I would certainly recommend this device to anyone waning a no-nonsense way to record their gaming sessions for upload to YouTube etc. and as it has multiple different inputs saving old VCR or camcorder footage to a digital format should be no problem too. Is it expensive compared to game capture devices which use a PC and software to record games? Yes, but it is much easier to do it with this device – you’re essentially buying convenience and if you’re an old fart like me the less complicated something is the better.
The battery life is a bit feeble but when it is connected to the supplied charger or another type C power supply while recording it will record for as long as it is ‘plugged in’.
As far as game capture goes this did everything my other (traditional PC based) device does and it is quicker and easier to set up so it’s a WIN / WIN for the DIGITNOW device – I would recommend it no problem and the OLED screen is very good quality. It would make a great device to watch films on as opposed to using a phone as the screen is very high resolution (compared to my phone).
I’ve had loads of problems trying to find a way to convert my old family VHS tapes, they were an absolute nightmare even after trying with a whole machine connected to the telly, until i found this, i connected the screen to the VHS player and linked it via HDMI and the process was really easy from that point onwards. You do need to leave the VHS running in order to transfer them, but all other parts of the process is really straight forward and simple.
So far I’ve converted 6 family videos onto SD cards and then onto DVD for my grandparents and they’re over the moon with it.
It has it’s own internal battery so you can use it on the go. You can also power it via USB-C with a battery pack
It comes with everything you need including a 64GB SD Card to record onto and an HDMI cable.
The picture quality is really good and the 60fps makes the right content buttery smooth.
With some screw holes in the enclosure and the ability to attach an external battery this would give the likes of atomos and blackmagic.
Overall it is a very useful bit of kit that I am glad that I invested in.
I have never seen one of these before!!! Usually I need to use a computer and link the video player to that using a special connection etc etc!! Not using this…
Literally plug it into this beauty and record anything in beautiful HD! Simple to use and if you use it alot (like me!) It’s worth it!!!!