User Guide

17. Video Conversion for PC™
5.3. Step 3 - Record
1. Enter the video file name.
2. Select the video aspect ratio.
a. If you are converting VHS tapes, it should be in 4:3 format.
b. Select the Widescreen (16:9) option if your video appears squished or
compressed in the Preview Screen. Generally, this will only be necessary
for camcorder DV tapes recorded in the 16x9 format.
3. Begin playback of your video tape to view it in the Preview Screen.
4. Click the [Record] button to start recording. Click the [Stop] button to manually
stop the recording any time.
5. Once finished, click the arrow pointing to the right to proceed.
 Use the Recording Volume slider at the bottom of the Preview Screen, to adjust
the recording volume. Volume Meters to the left of the slider display a visual
representation
Tip: It is always a good idea to preview the loudest sections of your video source while
adjusting your recording volume. This will help you to avoid distortion when the signal
peaks in the red during actual recording. For best recording volume, set the volume
slider so the meter spike in the yellow but not in the red.