The hardware has no cables supplied to connect your VCR or Video camera, if you plan on using a scart to RCA type cable ensure it's capable of switching from an input to an output signal. You can buy these from the supermarket.
As a complete novice to video capture and editing this software is not the easiest to use.
The supplied software needs updating from the Pinnacle web site to reduce the number of errors received while creating your project.
I found that after spending my money on this package, I still need to spend more on upgrading the features as not all options are available.
You can only add one menu to your project and most of the effects are unavailable until you spend another £19.99
You will need a large amount of hard disc space to copy, save and burn a DVD, even with the 'Burn Direct to Disc' option because an image has to be created first. The image and auxiliary files have to be deleted manually to free up the space.
I couldn't get Windows Movie Maker software included with XP SP2 to recognise the device and considered returning my purchase or buying different video editing software.
After many hours of perseverance I have created a DVD with a menu, transitions and even added a sound track.
I wasn't impressed with the software initially, but I've learned how to manipulate the options available to produce a profession looking DVD.