To capture video files, you need to:
■Connect your digital video capture device properly.
■Turn your device on and set it to playback mode.
■Make sure the program you want to use can detect your digital or analog device.
Note: You may need to turn your device off and on again for the program to detect it.
If your PC has both a digital and an analog video capture card, make sure you select the correct device from within the video program.
Refer to the Help menu in the video program you are using for more information about selecting your device.
Capturing Video with ShowBiz
To transfer your digital (DV) video files to your hard disk drive by using ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD:
1 Connect your digital video camcorder 
or other digital video device to the 
FireWire (IEEE 1394) port on your PC. 
Make sure your device is turned on and in playback mode.
2When the Digital Video Device window appears, select DV Capture and Edit, and then click OK.
3Your video file should appear in the preview window. Use the playback controls on your camera or in the ShowBiz capture window to find the place in the video you want to begin copying.
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