I found this no-name generic EZCap style USB 2.0 video capture device on ebay for just under $11 with free shipping. In this video, I open the box and test out both the S-Video and composite video inputs. I see if Macrovision Copyguard Copy Protection effects the performance of the unit, and I compare the results of this unit with the analog inputs on a DVD recorder.
I found a USB 2.0 video capture device that looks identical on Amazon. Here is an Amazon Affiliate link for the product:
https://amzn.to/3fnMv7S
I mentioned the video "Risky Thrifting!" during this video. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/vG9z4aG4mso
On listings, this item might also be called: Easy Cap, USB Capture Card, USB Capture Device.
The Ebay listing said:
USB 2.0 Audio TV Video VHS to DVD VCR PC HDD Converter Adapter Capture Card
Condition: New
Model: Easy Capture
Versatile: Capture VHS Home Videos,Xbox 360,PS3 Gameplay
Compatible Port: USB 2.0
Support For All Formats: Record in DVD+/-R/RW,DVD+/-VR and DVD-Video
External Interfaces: USB Cards
Audio input:: Stereo audio (RCA)
Card Functionality: Video Capture
Type:Video Capture
MPN: ACC809
Supports: NTSC, PAL Video format
Brand: Cooligg
Internal Interfaces: USB 2.0
Video input: One RCA composite, One S-Video
System Requirements CPU: PentiumIII 800 Above
Video Ports: Component BNC Output
Support High Quality Video Resolution: NTSC:720X480 @ 30fps;PAL:720X576 @ 25fps
System Requirements Memory: 256MB of RAM
Support Video Format: Support NTSC/PAL Video Format
System Requirements OS: Support Windows 2000,XP, Vista, Win7, Win8 and Win10
Supports: NTSC, PAL Video format
Video input: One RCA composite, One S-Video
System Requirements USB: Compliant USB2.0 Free Port
Audio input: Stereo audio (RCA)
UPC: 6972969390253
0:00 Intro/Open
1:16 Unboxing
2:37 Setting up on Laptop
2:59 Capturing VHS
4:23 Capturing DVD
5:20 Conclusion and Close
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