The following error “no input signal or signal is unclear” is a common problem when you first start using the easycap.
This message comes up after everything is connected and the drivers are loaded your trying to capture some video with the Ulead software, but there is no picture is on the display.
I initially had the same problem when i connected up my VCR to transfer some VHS videos, I thought i had the right cable SCART to COMPOSITE VIDEO, which seemed like it should work, but this cable was for VIDEO IN, I needed SCART to COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT, i quickly purchased a SCART to Phono + SVHS Adapter which has input/output switchable, Once this was connected the Ulead software picked up the signal.
SCART to Phono + SVHS Adapter
September 30th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Would this work with the xbox 360 by any chance?
September 30th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Can you answer please? sorry for the impatience.
October 24th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
hi i have one of these adapters however it does not say what sort it is i got it with my ps3 i suppose it is a video in i tried it in my vhs player in the video out socket and had no sucsesss do you know where the cheapest place to get one of these adapters from
thanks
December 13th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I have the same problem but the solution dosn’t work for me – still switching “inoput/output” but can’t get the signal.
Does Ulead show you a preview of the signal before capturing? or have I to test tryng each time to capture?
thank you
December 26th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
many thanks for your info on the No input signal or signal is unclear. I tried for a full day getting a picture on my computer before going to the shop and replacing my rca to scart lead with one that had a switchable input/output as the origianl lead did not have the switch. when I connected it and switched to out then it worked immediately and my software and computer was able to pick up the vide signal. thanks so much for your post as there was no help in the help pages of my software that referred to this important piece of information.
December 27th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Thank you very much – with your hint I could now connect my VHS player to my notebook and see the video.
January 12th, 2009 at 12:37 am
“This message comes up after everything is connected and the drivers are loaded your trying to capture some video with the Ulead software, but there is no picture is on the display.”
When you mention the “display”, is that a picture appearing on the computer screen or the tv screen?
Can I just hook up the easycap to the VCR to transfer video to the computer? Or do I need a television monitor?
Thank you.
alex
February 11th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Hi
I am using a S Video to RCA with the EasyCap but it gives me the message No signal or signal is unclear.My VHS Machine do not have the SCART to Phono + SVHS Adapter
Only RCA plugs at the back and front,is there a possibility that you can assist me here PLS
March 11th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
hi i have a tv with bilt in vhs and cont get sound or picture and i im yousing a svhs adapter
April 18th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
i am trying to capture my Nintendo wii but the picture doesn’t seem to be coming up. I can see my screen but it is in green and purple. I am not sure what the problem is as i need help. Is it because i need splitters or is it because i got the easycap off ebay?
Thanks
July 1st, 2009 at 7:06 pm
HI! im trying to use easycap for my ps3, and i am using the lead which came with it, i get the same no or unclear input message in evey combination of settings i could do, though im told i should only use PAL and video composite. i have all the drivers working, and have connected the lead as instructed before anyone suggests i check this, but it just wont work. am i using the right lead, or what can i do to fix this problem. thanks for any help i get
July 28th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
this error message pops up when i am using it to record from my camcorder
what is the alternative for the camcorder since it doesnt have a scart output
August 8th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Thanks!! This helped me get picture to my capture program. I had no idea that ordinary SCARTs can’t handle output.
Now all I have to do is figure out how to get the sound to work… :-\
September 8th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Can anyone help me, please. I purchased an EasyCAP video adapter (Model DC60, Version 2.1c) for the simple transfer of VCR tapes to DVD. The USB device has “LINDY” as a brand name on it. It was delivered with Ulead Video Studio 8.0. I have to use a laptop to connect to the VCR and it runs Vista. To the best of my knowledge all the software installed OK. I connected it to the VCR (via the yellow, red and white plugs to the “VIDEO OUT” sockets). It all seems to be recognised in the video import software but I get the same message “No input signal….” and I cannot see any video in the picture pane. I have downloaded and installed a new STK1160 Driver and still no luck. I am not particularly tech savvy, but am not a complete idiot. I suspect I am missing something really simple. Can anyone help me, please?
September 21st, 2009 at 10:12 am
no input signal or signal is unclear problem, the SCART to Phono + SVHS Adapter solution. Both the eaycap adapter and the SCART to Phono + SVHS Adapter have female connectors, so how do you connect the adapters?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I’m trying to use it from my xbox 360 to laptop and I’ve got this message – I tried my PS2 scart thing that looks just like the one in the picute but it still won’t work.
October 5th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
hi im trying to connect the easycap tp my xbox and i installed the ulead software connected the phono plugs to the phono sockets on the easycap hardware and then when i click capture this message appears .
help would much appreciated
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:45 pm
The SCART to Phono + SVHS Adapter that you are recommending to use with the EasyCap has female terminations. The EasyCap also has female terminations. The two would not connect. Am I missing something here?
January 12th, 2010 at 1:36 am
Bjr, j’ai du acheter le SVSH adaptater pour capter l’image, mais je n’arrive pas a avoir de son. Pouvez-vous m’aider ?
January 24th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
I found my easycap would not show a picture at first. Then I tried different red/yellow/white leads, and also a different scart plug. In the end I used a lead I bought with a scart one end and red/yellow/white plugs the other end. It worked! So my info for you still with problems is try different leads before blaming the easycap. I had to try several different leads before I found a good set!
January 26th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
i have tried the easy cap with all the different adapters i have even borrowed a vhs player with with the right video connections (not needing the scart) and the esay cap still does not work, i have tried the supplied software along with my pinnacle studio 12 software(pinnacle movie box does not recognize scart adapters, they even admit this on there site i just use it for my cam) and the easycap still does not recognize the vhs player, these easy caps are a con along with the rest of the video capture devices ,luckily i got a full refund
January 26th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
ps i have hq leads and adapters , the easycap is not detecting the vhs signals ,they are poor
January 30th, 2010 at 4:17 am
i have tried for hrs to get a signal from my toshiba conbined vcr to my computor but always getting no signal box.i am using a switchable scart?
February 5th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
hi! i also have the same problems, the software is installed, all adapters are connected correctly (i think), the scart adapter can be switched in/out, but the laptop (vista 32bit) still does not get any signal from the vhs. when i connect them, a usb-sign is shown in the task bar for a second, but disappear at once. did anybody find a solution in the meantime? thanks
February 11th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
erm, well basicly i just want to record off my xbox, but i have to go out and buy a new cable? what a waste of 11.99 and im only 14 so yer thanks for wasting my money scammers
February 19th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Hi, I bought a EasyCap DC60+ of ebay and I installed both the drivers and the ULead on my Windows 7 64bit and XP 32bit computers, and i am getting the sound but just a black screen on my pc when i try to record and also get the “no signal” message! Please help me!
Thanks
February 19th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Oh and also in the input device am not getting Syntek but “USB 2861 Device”.
Is that normal?
February 25th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
When I have connected the easyCAP to either my VCR or Sony Digital Video Camera, the picture on the preview screen once Video Studio is opened is green and purple with no sound, can anyone help?
March 6th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
i need help gt tht thing with in an output on but wen i turn it on to output my t.v say no signal is this thing just a piece of shit or wat man help me plzzzzz p.s am tryin to record with my ps3.