Common Problems and Troubleshooting

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |--------|--------------|----------| | Device not detected at all | Dead USB port or faulty cable | Try different USB port (USB 2.0 preferred). The device is not USB 3.0 compatible often. | | Driver installs but shows Code 10 (Device cannot start) | Driver conflict or Windows update block | Run Windows Update to install generic drivers, then manually override. Or use driver signature disabling. | | Black screen in OBS | Wrong resolution/format | Force 720x480 or 640x480. Set video format to MJPEG. | | No audio | Incorrect audio device selected | In OBS, add a separate Audio Input Capture. Ensure source device has audio (VCR playing). | | Green/purple tint | Input mismatch (S-Video vs Composite) | In software, change "Video standard" from NTSC to PAL or vice versa, or change input type from Composite to S-Video. | | Dropped frames / lag | USB bandwidth issue | Close other USB devices. Use a USB 2.0 hub. Lower capture resolution to 320x240 for preview. |

Audio Sync/Stutter: Some users experience sound breakup during live recording on older laptops.