Video capturing device Mediatech MT4169

The Mediatech MT4169 Video capturing device is a USB 2.0 converter that captures analog audio and video signals from devices such as VCRs, camcorders, DVD or VCD players, game consoles and cable TV, and converts them into digital files on a computer. It supports analog formats NTSC, PAL and SECAM L and can import common digital formats like MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. The device is USB powered and compatible with Windows 7 Home Basic and Premium.

Advantages

The Mediatech MT4169 enables digitizing and preserving recordings from VHS and other analogue sources, offering simple connection via USB and S-Video or Composite inputs. It includes Honestech video conversion software for format selection, basic editing (pause/resume, split), and creating screenshots (JPG/BMP). The device is lightweight and easy to use for transferring old tapes to digital formats.

Suitable for

• Converting VHS tapes and other analogue video recordings to digital files
• Capturing footage from camcorders and DVD/VCD players
• Recording gameplay or cable TV from analogue outputs
• Archiving family events, weddings and other important recordings

Key specifications

• Interface: USB 2.0 (USB powered)
• Supported analogue formats: NTSC, PAL, SECAM L
• Imported digital formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (via included software)
• Inputs: Composite and S-Video
• Compatibility: Windows 7 Home Basic / Premium
• Weight: 0.035 kg
• Brand / MPN: MEDIA-TECH MT4169 / EAN 5906453141695

How to use

Connect the MT4169 to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer and plug the analogue output of the source device (VCR, camcorder, DVD player, etc.) into the MT4169 using either the Composite or S-Video connector. Install and launch the included Honestech software, select the desired capture format, and start recording. Use on-screen controls to pause, resume, split recordings or take screenshots as needed. Files will be saved in the format chosen in the software.

Recommendations

For best results, use good quality playback equipment and clean heads on VCRs before capture. Choose an appropriate digital format (for example MPEG-2 for DVD compatibility) and check recording settings in the Honestech software to match the source signal standard (NTSC, PAL or SECAM L).