Fans of all ages enjoy playing video games on an Xbox 360.
Xbox 360 games become even more interactive when you can record videos of them to share on the Internet. To ensure that your viewers get the most out of your game-play videos, you'll need the highest-quality video possible. Luckily, with video capture devices such as the Dazzle DVD Recorder by Pinnacle Systems, recording your videos is easy.
Instructions
1. Install the Dazzle DVD Recorder software CD. This CD will install the drivers necessary to use the Dazzle DVD Recorder with your computer, as well as the recording software. Make sure to install the correct software and drivers for your operating system, as the disc contains installations for Windows 32-bit systems, Windows 64-bit systems and Macintosh systems. If you're not sure which operating system you have, check your hard drive for your computer's properties.
2. Plug the Dazzle DVD Recorder into a USB port. Check to make sure your software and drivers have installed correctly, and that both the computer and the Pinnacle software recognize the device. If it didn't install correctly, unplug the device and uninstall all of the software and drivers. You can find updated versions of the software that may work better on the Pinnacle website.
3. Decide whether you want to see the game as you record from the TV screen or if you're content to play straight from your computer monitor. Keep in mind that if you choose to play straight from the monitor, there will be a slight time lag that may make playing difficult. However, if you want to play from the TV screen, you'll need additional cables.
4. Set up the Xbox 360. To play on the computer while you record, you'll need to plug the AV cables straight from the Xbox 360 into the ports on the Dazzle and the Xbox 360's power cord into an outlet. To play on the TV screen while you record, plug an AV splitter cable into your TV's AV input and plug your Xbox 360's AV cables into one side of it. On the other side, use a double-ended AV cable to connect the TV to the Dazzle. Make sure the Xbox 360's power cord is also plugged into an outlet.
5. Turn on the Xbox 360, and the TV if you've chosen to use one. Open the Pinnacle capture device software and see if your game is displaying properly. If not, check your setup to make sure everything is plugged in correctly.
6. Choose your preferred file format for recording your videos and where you want to save them by scrolling through the onscreen instructions. The Dazzle DVD Recorder should be selected as the device.
7. Click Start Recording to begin recording. When you're finished, click the button again to stop recording.
