Q1 - What is SmartCapture Lite?	Top
SmartCapture is the world’s smallest USB based Audio/Video capture and encoding device. It supports real-time, high quality Audio Video capture and compresses using the latest H.264/AVC video standard and AAC audio standard. SmartCapture Lite captures audio and video from TV, VCR, camcorder or any analog NTSC/PAL sources and encodes real-time to transfer to your computer through simple USB interface for storage and from there to your iphone, PSP, ipod or the web. User-friendly SmartPlayer software is used to capture and store encoded video from SmartCapture. SmartPlayer can also play back the media files encoded by SmartCapture and other media formats.
Q2 - What is H.264?	Top
H.264, MPEG-4 Part 10, or AVC (for Advanced Video Coding), is a digital video coding standard that is noted for very high data compression. It was jointly written by the ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG) together with the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) as the product of a collective partnership effort known as the Joint Video Team (JVT). H.264/AVC/MPEG-4 Part 10 incorporated a number of new algorithm that allow it to compress video much more effectively than older standards and to provide more flexibility for application to a wide variety of network environments. Learn more...
Q3 - What is AAC?	Top
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is a standardized, compression and encoding scheme for digital audio. AAC usually achieves better sound quality than the more popular MP3 format when compared at the same bit rate, especially for bit rates below 100 Kbps Learn more...
Q4 - What file formats does SmartCapture Device provide?	Top
Elementary streams of H.264 Video and/or AAC audio. .mp4 or MPEG4 with H.264 Video and/or AAC audio. The files captured in this format can be played using FastVDO Player, Apple's QuickTime^© Player, Apple's iPod^©, VLC Player, Nero Showtime and many more on the PC. Also on Apple iPod, iPhone, Sony PSP and many other handheld devices and mobile phones.
Q5 - What bit rates are supported?	Top
Audio bit rates: 48 kbps to 96 Kbps Video bit rates: 128 kbps to 2 Mbps
Q6 - Can I encode only video or only audio?	Top
Yes, Device can be operated with various different settings. Encoding Type: Audio and/or Video Input source: NTSC/PAL (Full D1 resolution, Interlaced) Video Bit rate: 128 kbps up to 2 Mbps Audio Bit rate: 48 kbps up to 96 kbps Video frame rate: 30 fps Video Resolution (Resizable): 176X144 up to 640X480
Q7 - What is unique about SmartCapture Device?	Top
USB powered - no external power source required. Input: Composite Video from any analog source (VHS, cassette player, TV out, camcorder, Camera, etc) Output formats: H.264(video), AAC (audio) .mp4 (file format) (for playback using QuickTime^©, Apple iPod^© and Sony PSP^©). Real-time audio/video capture and encoding Capture and encoding is done in the hardware for real time applications and minimal usage of processor resources.
Q8 - I have old VHS tapes, how can I use SmartCapture Device to convert and save them in digital format on my PC?	Top
Connect the RCA cable provided with the package between the Analog Source (VCR, Audio Cassette Player) and SmartCapture Device. Plug in the SmartCapture Device to your PC through USB port. Launch the SmartPlayer and follow the simple steps listed in the User manual for capturing the Video/Audio (or both). The figure below gives a overview of how SmartCapture Device can be used for above applications (Questions 8,9,10 and 11). Using the SmartCapture Device
Q9 - I have old audio tapes, how can I use SmartCapture Device to convert and save them in digital format on my PC ?	Top
See answer to Q8.

Q10 - I am a news gatherer, what can I use SmartCapture Device for?	Top
We recommend SmartCapture Pro for professional users. SmartCapture Lite provides an inexpensive method of converting analog input into most advanced compressed digital formats (H.264, AAC) in real time which makes it simpler to view and record video/audio data. SmartCapture Device works with any common PC or a Laptop with a USB port with minimal processing load. File stored from the device are compatible to stream, store and view Laptops, PCs, iPod and other compatible handheld devices. Connect the RCA cable provided with the package to the Video/Audio source and SmartCapture. Plug in the SmartCapture Device to your PC through USB port. Launch the SmartPlayer and follow the steps listed in the User manual for capturing the Video/Audio (or both).
Q11 - I do celebrity interviews, what can I use SmartCapture Device for?	Top
See answer to Q10.

Q12 - Can I stream live from SmartCapture Lite?	Top
Live Streaming is not supported for SmartCapture Lite device
Q13 - We provide distance learning, how can I use SmartCapture Device?	Top
See answer to Q10.
Q14 - What is a H.264/AAC Decoder?	Top
H.264/AAC Decoder is a DirectShow based filter or player that allows you to play the encoded H.264 video and AAC audio from your PC.
Q15 - What are the system requirements for SmartCapture Device?	Top
Recommended System requirements: 1. Win XP (Service Pack 2). 2. Pentium 4, 2 GHz or higher. 3. 512 MB RAM or higher. 4. USB 2.0 High Speed USB.
Q16 - I have an old laptop, can I use SmartCapture Device?	Top
Please check the system requirements.
Q17 - I have a Linux machine, can I use SmartCapture Device?	Top
Linux OS is not supported for SmartCapture Lite devices.
Q18 - I have a Mac, can I use SmartCapture Device?	Top
Mac OS support will be available soon.
Q19 - Where do I buy SmartCapture Lite?	Top
http://www.fastvdo.com/SCLite/