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==Question==
 
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''I am not sure whether I am having problems with the VA11A drivers or with my software. Is there some way to test my VA11A adapter and drivers outside of the X10 software?''  
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'''I am not sure whether I am having problems with the VA11A drivers or with my software.'''
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'''Is there some way to test my VA11A adapter and drivers outside of the X10 software?'' '
  
 
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==Answer==

Revision as of 20:58, 9 June 2014

Question

I am not sure whether I am having problems with the VA11A drivers or with my software.

'Is there some way to test my VA11A adapter and drivers outside of the X10 software? '

Answer

Yes, there is an easy test you can run if you are using Windows XP: thumb The Video Capture Wizard

  • Go into the Start menu and select Run. Type MOVIEMK and hit Enter.
  • Go up to the File menu and select Capture Video...
  • You should now see a Video Capture Wizard. Under Available Devices, you should see X10 Video Capture, VA11A Version 2.55. Click on it to highlight its icon, then click Next.
  • On the following two screens, just click Next again.
  • You should now be at the Capture Video section of the wizard. In the

Preview window, you should see a live video feed from your camera. thumb The Capture Video section. You should see video in the black rectangle.