Video Capture ; Hardware

Just trying to go over the video capture setup from the hardware perspective.

The items that arrived today are to be used to split the audio while minimizing signal loss. Using a 3.5mm to RCA Audio adaptor, I plug the audio into the CE Labs Composite splitter (the audio-only portion.) Then, from the four outgoing ports, I plug in more RCA Audio cables and use an RCA to 3.5mm female adaptor to return back to the 3.5mm world. The KVM and the TV are plugged into these while the third audio output is extended with two 20ft RCA extension cables. (This provide the Red + White wires for the computer-output video capture portion.)

The computer itself has two DVI outs, both of which have DVI-to-VGA adaptors. The secondary DVI port goes straight into the TV (as VGA). The primary DVI port goes to a VGA splitter to split it into two VGA signals, one going to the KVM and the other going to a VGA-to-Composite/Svideo converter. Using a 20ft RCA extension cable, this provides the Yellow wire for the computer-output video capture portion.)

With all three composite cables (Yellow + Red + White) I now have standard plugs and can video capture the contents of my computer as easily as the GameCube.

The top Composite Switch has three inputs: DVD Player 1, DVD Player 2, and the Computer Composite out. This switch can be operated via remote. It outputs into the bottom Composite Switch.

The bottom Composite Switch is a cheap manual switch. The SNES, PS2, GameCube, and top Composite Switch are its four inputs. It outputs to a CE Labs Composite Splitter.

This Composite Splitter goes to three places: the TV, the DVD recorder, and the Hauppauge 1212 HD-PVR. This allows me to play the games delay-free while also having the flexibility to record on either the DVD recorder or the HD PVR.


Component is briefly mentioned. Wii is the main Component Out, although one of the DVD players is also attached to the switch. (It's unused because the TV would need to be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 to go back and forth.) These both go into a Component Switch that can be controlled remotely. This outputs into a CE Labs Component Splitter which goes into the TV and the Hauppauge 1212 HD-PVR.

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[mwmatthewkc51]

if you have a flat screen why do you have a vga to composite/svideo conveter when you could just use vga to vga on your flat screen or use an vga to hdmi conveter or a vga to component conveter

[Gigafrosty]

@mwmatthewkc51

I do plug DVI to VGA into the TV but the TV doesn't have an output signal so I can't video capture it that way.

I experimented with DVI to Component for a higher-quality signal but it looks like the vast majority of converters output a digital signal instead of an analogue one that most splitters/amplifiers/capture hardware is trying to experiment with.

This solution just happened to be cheaper and immediately available to me for that computer.

[mwmatthewkc51]

@Gigafrosty well then ok on my setup i use the hd pvr thing (using component input) and i just use a vga to component conveter and get a component splitter and done everything can go to many monitor (even though i do not have one

[Gigafrosty]

@mwmatthewkc51

Do you have the same HD PVR or perhaps a better one? Mine wasn't so happy about the digital component signal. The VGA to Component DAC I managed to find only handles 640x480 VGA and converts it to a simple 480p signal. (Bought it for another project.)

[mwmatthewkc51]

@Gigafrosty i actually have the same one but there is a better one i saw on amazon.com where they use a pci card but then again it has to go in to your computer (requiring opening it up) but anyways mine can handle up to 1080i and it can except it. i think it has to do with your computer (memory, HDD space, virus, etc.) check to see on how much ram your computer can handle and see if it will work i run on a Compaq Presario CQ62 running windows 7 i think your computer runs on xp but try upgrading

[Gigafrosty]

@ccguy92

For now they do. I think pieces here and there could be better, but having it all working is the most important.

[Gigafrosty]

@ccguy92

Now we just need a way to hook the DS up to a TV...

[noobletastic4]

your energy bill... i dont want it.

moster creates audio cables like you wouldnt believe. gl

[HanyunanodesuDC]

yay imperishable night :D