What is it

Its a device that allows you to connect and capture analogue video.
It connects via RCA cables through the device to USB to PC.

A while ago early 2009 I purchased an Easycap device, it was very reasonably priced, so much so that I couldn't resist the bargain. It was advertised as having Video Studio 8 as the bundled software, when it arrived surprisingly the software was version 10.
I was already a Video Studio 10 user so the Easycap software was surplus to requirements. although it was the SE version.
It was for all intents and purposes a good buy.

Unfortunately it did not work, not only did it not work but it froze my pc.
I did manage to connect it and run Video Studio far enough to see some capture settings, but that's as far as I got.
I tried the VS10SE version but whatever I did I could not make this device work.

A year later mid 2010 I purchased another device, I know once bitten twice shy should have been the order of the day.
Well this time the device seems to work ok.
It came bundled with Arcsoft ShowBiz DVD 2 software, ideal in capturing analogue video. It provides for DVD-Mpeg2 capture, no other option is available. but that's the type of video file required to burn a DVD.

If you have recently purchased a device bundled with Video Studio, and are experiencing problems then its probably a fake.

Visit Ezcap web site for more information, the Support Page makes for good reading.

We can of course use Video Studio as the capture software, unfortunately describing the process varies slightly depending on which version you use.
Its the way the software (Video Studio) recognises the connected device as to what capture format it allows.
Using Corel X3 like Arcsoft only gives DVD-Mpeg2.
My version of Video Studio 10 gives all capture format options, but would suggest choosing DVD as that seems compatible with the device.

Using Video Studio 10

Capture Tab-Capture Video
After connecting the device to the computer Video Studio will show the "Source" as USB 2861 Device, that is if you are using the Ezcap Device.

- Format DVD -
Set the capture properties.
Select the Options Cogwheel-Video and Audio Capture Properties settings
To capture video suitable for creating a DVD choose the Template DVD Pal (720 x 576) or DVD NTSC (720 x 480)
Changing the bitrate to 5000kbps and using Digital Dolby will allow for approximately 110 minutes to a standard 4.3Gb disc.

Typical settings for Pal

Properties to create a DVD MPEG Files 24 Bits, 720 x 576, 25.00 fps Upper Field (for DVD) (DVD-PAL) 4:3 Video data rate: 5000 kbps Variable Audio data rate: 128 kbps Dolby Digital Audio, 48.0 KHz, Stereo

Typical properties to capture a video for internet use. MPEG Files 24 Bits, 720 x 576, 25.00 fps Frame Based (de-interlaced for internet use) (DVD-PAL), 4:3 Video data rate: 5000 kbps Constant Audio data rate: 128 kbps Dolby Digital Audio, 48.0 KHz, Stereo

Typical settings for Ntsc

Properties to create a DVD NTSC drop frame (29.97 fps) MPEG files 24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps Upper Field First (DVD-NTSC), 4:3 Video data rate: Variable (Max. 5000 kbps) Audio data rate: 256 kbps Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz,

Typical properties to capture a video for internet use. NTSC drop frame (29.97 fps) MPEG files 24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps Frame-based (de-interlaced for internet use) (DVD-NTSC), 4:3 Video data rate: 5000 kbps Constant Audio data rate: 256 kbps Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz,