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Do not purchase, this is NOT for video capturing using your computer (read my review!)
This MAY be for use with a special device that has a USB port on it which INTERFACES with your computer, but THIS IS NOT FOR PLUGGING UP TO YOUR COMPUTER.
***** >>>>>>> DO NOT PLUG TO YOUR COMPUTER <<<<<<<<< *******
Do not be fooled by the little "box" in the middle of the cable which some might believe is an analog-composite-video-signal to digital-serial converter. It is not.
I disassembled the cable to see what it was, and it is merely 3 RCA connectors going to the USB port. That's all! This can damage your USB port and/or the audio/video device you plug it into. Here's why, and here is the PINOUT of the cable:
* The ground of the RCA connectors is also the ground of the USB port as well as the Data ground (D-) on the USB port!
* The "Right Audio" composite pin is actually the +5 Vcc on the USB port! This will inject 5 volts into your video/audio device if plugged in!!
* The "Left Audio" and "Video" composite pins go to the Data positive (D+) on the USB port!
Again YOU WILL FRY YOUR USB PORT AND/OR YOUR VIDEO DEVICE if you plug this cable in and connect it up.
May 2011 · Electronics · verified purchase