comprehensive guides and technical documentation

While there is no formal academic "paper" titled precisely "Honestech VHS To DVD 3.0 SE Setup Download 2021," there are several that provide the same depth of information for setting up this software on modern systems. Core Documentation & Setup Guides

If you no longer have the original installation CD, you can find digital archives and setup guides online. Product key for Honestech software - SIIG, Inc.

• Official Support Status: By 2021, Honestech Inc. had significantly reduced its English-language footprint and official downloads for version 3.0 were largely removed from legitimate vendor sites in favor of newer versions (VHS to DVD 5.0, 7.0, or 9.0).
• "Abandonware" Status: Version 3.0 SE is widely considered "abandonware"—software that is obsolete, no longer sold, and no longer supported by the developer.

helpful, actionable article-style guide

That said, here is a covering:

After capturing as a digital file (MP4 or AVI), use these free tools to create a playable DVD: