12th Feb 2012

U Record Video Converter

Quit spoolin’ around

Customer rating:
4.31 from
91 ratings

Convert your videos or Tv promgramees

Convert your VHS or TV shows into digital media!

The great thing about video tapes is…erm, hang on, there isn’t anything great about them. They’re rubbish. But we bet you’ve got stacks of them cluttering up your cupboards. Thing is you can’t bin ‘em, they’re full of precious recordings. So thank goodness for the U Record Video Converter.

Simply hook this clever little gizmo up to your VCR or camcorder via the supplied cables, USB it into your PC and hey presto – it will convert your beloved recordings into digital files. You can then archive them, burn them to DVD or sync them to your portable gizmo of choice (iPhone, PSP, etc.). It even comes with div-proof software that analyses and improves the quality of your vids.

As well as its impressive ability to amalgamate obsolete technology with cutting edge jiggery-pokery, the USB-powered U Record is compatible with modern video sources. Use it to transfer Sky Plus recordings to your PC, or convert DVDs into iPhone-friendly MP4s. It’s a breeze thanks to the included EZ Video Converter software.

Connecting via USB The EZ Video Converter Software Watch your converted video on a smart phone

Connect to your computer via USB

Use the EZ Video Converter software

Watch your new digital media!

All the parts

1) USB lead, 2) VIDEO 2 PC digital video converter, 3) RCA audio/video cable, 4) EZ Software CD,
5) Instructions



Buy the U Record and you’ll soon be chortling at dad’s Speedos on those reinvigorated holiday vids, wincing at Cheggers’ pith helmet (assuming you were unlucky enough to video Naked Jungle), marvelling at the staggering unfunniness of ‘Allo ‘Allo and singing along to long-forgotten ads. ‘Hope it’s chips, it’s chips...’

Remember kids, video tapes don’t last forever. That’s why it makes sense to digitise them asap. And once you’ve successfully archived your VHS library don’t forget to stamp on those cumbersome tapes before chucking them. After all, you wouldn’t want the binmen to know you’d gone over the last five minutes of Knight Rider with a clip of Carol Vorderman fumbling for a P, would you?

The connections

S-Video and A/V Inputs



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Packaging
Product Features:
  • Turns analog video into digital video on Mac or PC
  • Includes PC software for capturing, editing, and burning your videos to DVD
  • Works with virtually any video source: VCR, camcorder, and more
  • USB powered, no external power supply needed
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Standard RCA composite and S-Video connectivity
  • Also compatible with iMovie and iDVD on Mac OS X
Contents:
  • Video 2 PC digital video converter
  • 5.9 ft (1.8m) RCA Audio/Video Cable
  • Software CD
  • Quickstart Guide
System Requirements
  • Microsoft: Windows XP, VIsta (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit). Screen Resolution 1024 x 768, 16-bit or above. 512 MB Ram, 2 GB or above recomended. Pentium 2 450 MHz (or comparable) or above.
  • Apple: OS X 10.5.6+, 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo, 1 GB 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM
  • Hardware: Available USB 2.0 port, 10 GB free hard drive space, USB 2.0 port, DVD burner (for customers who wish to burn DVDs)
Technical Support
  • Please phone: 01252 896080

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Press Reviews...

press review "This unbelievably useful piece of kit is ideal for anyone with a box full of old VHS video tapes in the garage... Good value at around 40 quid."
The Daily Star - Feb '10

Visitor Reviews...

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visitor avatar Can I store the files on my pc if I don't want to burn a dvd but just watch on my pc? What is the default file format of the videos after being converted?
Cam, - 8th January 2012
Firebox says: Hi Cam, it converts them to Mpeg4 files.
visitor avatar The delivery says that will be after Christmas, what date after Christmas should I get this device once I buy it.
Hector, Colombia - 16th December 2011
Firebox says: It really depends on the delivery option you choose Hector. You can see these by adding your item to your basket and entering your address at the checkout.
visitor avatar Can you record from DVD players.
Hector, Colombia - 13th December 2011
Firebox says: Hi Hector, you should be able to use this with DVD players as well, as long as it has S-Video or R/W/Y AV outputs.
visitor avatar Does it supports windows 7 starter.
Hector, Colombia - 13th December 2011
Firebox says: Hi Hector, this should work with Windows 7. If you have any problems getting this to work with Windows 7, we can give you a driver that you can download for free to get it to work.
visitor avatar I have a camcorder which takes mini tapes (of which I have many). I need it to convert them to dvds. Is it easy or not? since I am not an expert on software. An secondly do you deliver to malta? if yes can you tell me the total cost? thanks.
Louis, Malta - 10th November 2011
Firebox says: Hi Louis, It can work with any device that has standard A/V or S-Video outputs. We do deliver to Malta on this product and we have a few delivery options ranging from £7.45 to £24.36 depending on how fast you want it there. Hope this helps!
visitor avatar Can you get the videos from my sony camcorder that has mini tapes on to the pc?
Jenna.f, Bradford - 21st September 2011
Firebox says: Thanks Jenna. It will work for that. It can work with any device that has standard A/V or S-Video outputs. However assuming the tapes you are referring to are for a DV camera you will get a better quality transfer by directly using a Firewire or USB cable.
visitor avatar I have old Betamax tapes and Betamax tape recorder, will it be possible to digitise them with this device ?
Coline, France - 5th September 2011
Firebox says: Strictly speaking Coline, it's listed as only compatible with VHS, however if you have a working Betamax player with standard A/V Outputs, you should be able to get it working.
visitor avatar Can you record in HD or just Standard Definition?
Connor, England - 7th June 2011
Firebox says: Just standard definition.
visitor avatar Does this have the ability to edit? i. E Cut out all those delightfully crap adverts from my videos?
Hollie-emma, North Yorkshire - 10th March 2011
Firebox says: Once you've converted the file you can use the included software (or any other software) to edit the footage.
visitor avatar This looks great! :D I've been looking for something to allow me to transfer our home video's to DVD for my parents anniversary and had no luck, until now! ^^ any idea on the date we can get our claws into it? ;D.
Gemma, Sheffield - 1st February 2011
Firebox says: Keep your eye on the page, we will put the date up when we have a good idea. you can also sign up to be e-mailed when we have stock here: http://www.firebox.com/admin/stockemail?pid=2605&sku=8332.
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