: If the automated installer fails, you can manually update the driver through the Device Manager Right-click the "Start" button and select Device Manager
Because Corel has abandoned this device, the community has stepped up. Look for the following on major driver databases:
| Software | Supports 64-bit | Works with EM28XX driver | |----------|----------------|---------------------------| | OBS Studio | Yes | Yes (as Video Capture Device) | | VirtualDub (64-bit) | Yes | Yes (via WDM) | | AmarecTV | Yes | Yes | | VLC Media Player | Yes | Yes (DirectShow) | | Pinnacle Studio (any version) | No (32-bit only) | No – requires original API |
However, if you are trying to connect this legacy device to a modern computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11, you have likely encountered a frustrating roadblock: the device isn't recognized, or the capture software refuses to open.
The internal chipset used in the Pinnacle 700-USB was actually manufactured by a company called (specifically the cx231xx family of chips). Pinnacle Systems, which was later acquired by Corel, wrapped this chipset in their proprietary housing and wrote specific drivers to allow their software (Pinnacle Studio) to communicate with it.