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DVDirect® VRD-VC20 Video Capturing Plug-in

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

About this download

This utility installs the VRD-VC20 Video Capturing Plug-in for NeroVision Express™.

This package is required when updating the VRD-VC20 firmware to version 1308 for video capturing support.

WARNING!! Do not turn off the drive or the computer during the update process.
This Video Capturing Plug-in for NeroVision Express requires "Update-Package 2" from Nero®. The latest version of NeroVision Express may be installed after the plug-in. If the plug-in does not work, your Nero application may not have been updated, please visit the Nero web site for their latest updates and information to update your Nero software. It's recommended that both "Update-Package 1" and "Update-Package 2" have been installed.
Please ensure the DVDirect drive is connected to your computer, powered on, and properly detected by the computer. Please see "Connecting the drive to a computer" in the Operating Instructions for more information about using the drive as an external DVD drive.
During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
Download the VC20_Video_Plug-in.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the VC20_Video_Plug-in.exe file to begin the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the files to the desired location.
At the "WinZip Self-Extractor - VC20_Video_Plug-in.exe" dialog, click the "Browse" button to locate and select the desired location to save the extracted files, then click "Unzip".
At the "10 file(s) unzipped successfully" dialog, click "OK", and then click "Close".
Ensure the DVDirect drive is connected to your computer and powered on.
Go to the directory where the 10 files were extracted and double-click the "Setup.exe" file to start the installer. Note: The InstallShield Wizard automatically starts and performs the installation.
At the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, click "Finish".

The installation of the DVDirect VRD-VC20 Video Capturing Plug-in is complete.