User manual ADS TECH PYRO AV LINK

PYRO A/V Link: Multilingual Manual High-Quality Analog to DV Video Converter User's Guide : First Edition PYRO A/V Link ADS Tech North America Support Hours: M-F : 8 am - 5 pm, PST Email : support@adstech.com website : www.adstech.com Tech Table of Content Product Overview ........................................................................................................... 5 The missing link in DV Video .............................................................................. 5 Capture, Edit, Export .......................................................................................... 5 Features ............................................................................................................. 6 What's Included ........................................................................................................ 6 Connection Configurations ............................................................................................ 7 Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac ....................................................... 7 Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape recorder ........................ 7 Capture from a DV Camcorder ................................................................................. 8 Export DV to your Digital Camcorder ....................................................................... 8 Dub video from an Analog device to a Digital recorder or from a Digital deck or camcorder to an Analog video tape machine .......................................... 8 PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description ........................................................................... 9 Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 9 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................10 4 Position Dip Switch ......................................................................................... 10 6 Pin 1394 / FireWire Connection ......................................................................12 Right and Left RCA Audio Outputs .................................................................... 12 Video Out (RCA) ................................................................................................12 S-VHS Out (Y/C 4 Pin Din) ................................................................................ 12 Component Video .............................................................................................. 12 On / Off .............................................................................................................. 12 Power Jack - 5VDC Input .................................................................................. 12 Getting Started - WIndows ............................................................................................ 13 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................14 Windows - Quick Start .............................................................................................. 14 Windows Software ............................................................................................. 14 Getting Started - Mac .....................................................................................................16 Hardware Installation 2 .............................................................................................17 MAC - Quick Start .....................................................................................................17 Software .............................................................................................................17 Computer Connected Configurations ............................................................................ 18 Ready to Capture Video ........................................................................................... 18 Connecting an Analog Video Source ........................................................................18 Capturing Video with your Video Capture / Edit Software ........................................ 20 PYRO A/V LINK 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an External TV for Simultaneous Video Preview .........................................21 Connecting for Analog Record and Preview at the same time ........................................ 22 Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder .................................................................. 23 Exporting Video from a Video Editor to an Analog Device .............................................. 24 Exporting to a Digital Camcorder ....................................................................................25 Non-Computer Configurations .............................................................................................26 Connecting for Analog to Digital Conversion ...........................................................26 Connecting for Digital to Analog Conversion ...........................................................27 Installing the Bundled Software CD .....................................................................................29 Using VideoStudio Software ................................................................................................30 Hardware checkup before using VideoStudio ................................................................. 31 Installing and running VideoStudio ......................................................................................33 Configuring VideoStudio .................................................................................................34 Using DV Pass-Through for Digital Camcorders .................................................................35 Getting around VideoStudio ................................................................................................. 36 Detailed Product Specifications ...........................................................................................38 TroubleShooting ..................................................................................................................39 German Manual ...................................................................................................................40 French Manual ..................................................................................................................... 70 Spanish Manual .................................................................................................................100 Service & Warranty ............................................................................................................. 130 FCC Information ................................................................................................................. 131 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................................. 131 Copyright Notice The PYRO A/V Link is an innovative, hassle-free device that is designed to let you convert analog video to dv and vice-versa easily. ADS Technologies respects the rights of copyright owners and asks that you do the same. The Copy Right Act gives owners of copyrights the exclusive right to reproduce and prepare derivative works as well as to publicly perform, display and distribute their works. This means that you must obtain permission to engage in any of these activities when using works that are copyrighted by another person. © 2003 ADS Technologies. All Rights Reserved First Edition: September 2003 Microsoft, Windows, & Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines, Inc. ADS is a registered trademark of ADS Technologies Inc. ADS Technologies (ADS) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The information furnished within this written document is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ADS Technologies assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear herein. ADS makes no commitment to update or to keep current information contained within this document. (rtt) PYRO A/V LINK 4 Product Overview PYRO A/V Link High Quality Analog to DV Video Converter The ultimate tool for capturing and converting video into professional quality DV format and an extraordinary tool for exporting edited DV content to analog video tape recorders.. The missing link in DV Video Capturing DV from a Digital camcorder is fantastic, but what about all of the video content you have in other formats (8mm, beta, VHS, DVD), how do you get that content into the DV format? PYRO A/V link solves the problem by converting any analog video source into DV. DV video looks great but when you want to send it to tape your options are limited. You can export back to your miniDV camcorder, but it's hard to share a miniDV tape with Grandma. PYRO A/V link bridges the gap by allowing you to export DV video to any analog video recorder. Capture and edit your video, then output to VHS and share tapes that anyone can watch! Capture, Edit, Export With PYRO A/V link you can capture from any video source, including DV camcorders. Mix and match your video content to create a truly unique video production. Capture the video with VideoStudio 7 SE DVD, then add video filters, transition effects, video overlays, narration, background music and more. When your video production is a wrap, export to any VCR or VTR, save as MPEG-2 and burn a DVD (Windows only) or publish to the Internet. PYRO A/V LINK 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Features: External FireWire/1394 device Converts analog (RCA, S-VHS or Component Video) to DV video format Export DV Video to analog video tape recorders (RCA, S-VHS, Component) Convert between devices (from DV to Analog or Analog to DV) without using a computer Capture from DV camcorder with full device control Compatible with a wide range of video DV editing software Capture as MPEG-2 video and Create VCD, SVCD, DVD disks (Windows only using VideoStudio) What's Included: 1.) PYRO A/V Link device 2.) 5 VDC Power Supply 3.) 6 ft. RCA to RCA cable ( Yellow, Red, White - Yellow, Red, White) 4.) 6 ft. S-VHS Cable 5.) 6 ft. 6 pin to 6 pin 1394 cable 6.) 6 ft. 4 pin to 4 pin 1394 cable 7.) User Guide 8.) Quick Guide 9.) Software CD (Windows users) PYRO A/V LINK 6 Connection Configurations: PYRO A/V Link can be used in several ways depending upon your video conversion needs. Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac Fig. A * Capture any Analog Video source to PC or Mac via the A/V link and a FireWire connection. Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape recorder Fig. B Publish to Tape: Export your video production from the video editors timeline out to a TV or Video Tape recorder. PYRO A/V LINK 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Capture from a DV Camcorder Fig. A Easy desktop connection for your Digital camcorder. Complete device control, just as if you were directly connected to your 1394/FireWire host card. Export DV to your Digital Camcorder Fig. B Publish to your Digital camcorder. Use A/V Link as an easy way to send edited video back to your DV camcorder. Dub video from an analog device to a Digital recorder or from a Digital deck or camcorder to an analog video tape machine Fig. C Use A/V Link without a computer to convert video content from digital to analog. A/V link can operate as a stand alone media converter. No computer required! PYRO A/V LINK 8 PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description PYRO A/V Link Front Image Front Panel: The front of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and video INPUT Connectors, LED displays and Mode Switch. Mode Button ­ Switches from DV capture or Analog Output. The Blue LED will be on whenever video is being captured as DV whether the source is an analog video tape or your DV camcorder. The RED Analog LED will turn on when you are exporting DV to a VCR or other analog device. LED: Green: Blue: Red: Power DV Capture Analog Export Input Input Input Input Connectors: S-VHS Composite(RCA) Right and Left Audio(RCA) 4 Pin DV PYRO A/V LINK 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear Panel: The back of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and Video Outputs with the exception of the Component Video inputs. Fig. A · The video input jacks are auto-sensing. Which ever video jack you connect (RCA, S-Video or Component) the jack with the active video source will automatically be selected. · The video output jacks will automatically be active. In all configurations the RCA and S-Video jacks will always be simultaneously outputting video. This is true for video pass-through mode and exporting DV to Analog video mode. · The Component Video jacks are dual purpose and bi-directional. You can capture from analog video sources via the component jacks and you can export DV to Analog video via the Component jacks. The jacks are auto-sensing and auto-switching. This means that if ANY video input jack is capturing analog video to DV, the Component jacks switch to video input mode. If you are exporting to Analog Video the Component jacks switch to component video export. 4 Position Dip Switch POSITION: UP DOWN Fig. B 1 PAL NTSC 2 See Next Page See Next Page 3 See Next Page See Next Page 4 Unlock Audio Locked Audio PYRO A/V LINK 10 Switch 1 - TV Format: Set this switch to match the television/video format for your country. Generally, North America, Japan and Taiwan are set to NTSC. Europe, Africa and Australia are set to PAL. See the back of the user guide for a complete listing of every country. Switches 2 and 3 - DV Source / Operating System Selection: The device is factory set to be most compatible to the 1394 timing for Windows XP. You can easily set the dip switches to match the timing of the device or operating system you are using. DV SOURCE / OPERATING SYSTEM DV Camcorder Windows 2000 WinXP, Win98SE, WinME Mac SWITCH 2 Down Down Up Up SWITCH 3 Down Up Down Down Switch 4 - Locked Audio: Switch to Locked Audio mode to ensure that audio and video synch remain locked during video capture. Audio is set to capture at 16-bit, 48 kHz. PYRO A/V LINK 11 ENGLISH ENGLISH 6 Pin 1394/FireWire connection Use the supplied 6 pin to 6 pin cable to connect the A/V Link to your PC or Mac. In a non-computer ­ analog to DV conversion setting, use the 6 pin cable to connect to another device. Right and Left RCA Audio Outputs Use the supplied A/V cables to connect audio outputs to your TV or video tape recording device. Video Out (RCA) Use the supplied A/V cables to connect the RCA Video output to your TV or video tape recording device. S-VHS Out (Y/C 4 Pin Din) Use the supplied S-VHS cable to connect the video output to your TV or video tape recording device. More about Video Outputs You may have both RCA and S-VHS connected and outputting video simultaneously. You can also use the outputs to preview video on a TV monitor during DV editing or during analog video capture. Component Video The Red, Green and Blue component video jacks allow for input/ouput of video from a component source. You can also connect a composite synch cable to the RCA Video input to allow for composite synch. On/Off Power On/Off switch Power Jack - 5VDC input This is a self powered device, meaning the unit will function only when power is applied. Use only the power supply included with PYRO A/V Link to power this device. PYRO A/V LINK 12 Getting Started - Windows Minimum System Requirements: Processor: 800 MHz CPU or faster OS: Windows 98SE, WinME, WinXP or Win2000 RAM: 128 MB or higher (256 MB or higher for editing) Hard Disk: 500 MB or higher Ultra DMA 5400 RPM or faster with DMA enabled (4 GB for every 18 minutes of video captured). Monitor/Graphics: Resolution of 1024 x 768, 32 bit color, DirectX 8.1 or later Sound: Standard Windows compatible sound card 1394 Port: OHCI-compliant 1394 card or built in port functioning properly. Texas Instruments or Agere based 1394 host controllers are recommended. Note: Most 1394 add-in cards are OHCI compliant including the ADS PYRO 1394 cards. CD-ROM: For software installation CD Burner: For burning Video CD's (VCD) or Super VCD (SVCD) disks DVD Burner: For burning DVD disks Windows CD: The Windows CD may be needed to load 1394 drivers if you are using Win98SE or WinMe. Optimize your system for DV capture and editing: It is highly recommended that you complete the following procedures to ensure smooth video capture. 1.) Make sure all of your drives are defragmented. This is done in Windows under Accessories/System tools. (Not required on the Mac) 2.) Make sure your drive had DMA enabled. This is done in Device Manager under Disk Drives. This procedure may require you to reboot after you have enabled DMA on your hard drive. (Not required on the Mac) 3.) If possible use a separate drive, even an external FireWire drive for saving captured video . 4.) Close all unnecessary programs and background tasks when recording or exporting video. PYRO A/V LINK 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hardware Installation: WINDOWS ­ Quick Start 1.) Connect A/C Power adapter 2.) Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable between the PYRO A/V Link and computer. Connect directly to the 1394 Host port. Connecting through a 1394 Hub/ Repeater is not recommended. 3.) WinXP and Win2000 will automatically recognize the device and install drivers. WinME and Win98SE may ask for drivers from the Windows CD. 4.) Once the device drivers are installed the PYRO A/V Link will appear under Windows Device manager as an Imaging Device. 5.) Connect Audio/Video cables between your video devices and PYRO A/V Link 6.) Start your Video Editor application and you are ready to capture video 7.) Press Play on your video device. 8.) Press the Play button on your video editor's preview window to begin previewing video. Press Record, or Capture button to begin recording to your computer hard drive. Windows Software: The drivers necessary for the PYRO A/V Link to operate with a Windows based PC are built into the operating system. Once you plug in the device, Windows will recognize it and the device will appear as an imaging device in Device Manager. If you already own video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, you are ready to connect your video devices and start capturing video. For Windows Users who don't have any video editing software, we provide a CD that includes Ulead's VideoStudio software. This software allows you to capture, edit, export video, save as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, streaming video or even burn a VCD, SVCD or DVD disk. PYRO A/V LINK 14 Other Video Editing software: The PYRO A/V Link can be used with any video editing software that is compatible with DV. We have tested with Adobe Premiere, Avid DV Express, Ulead DVD Workshop, Ulead Media Studio Pro 6.5, Vegas Video, ArcSoft ShowBiz, Magix Video Deluxe 2.0 and we continue to test with other video editors on the market. PYRO A/V LINK 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting Started - Mac Minimum System Requirements: Processor: 400 MHz or faster OS: Mac OS 9.0.4, OSX (Not in Classic Mode), OSX 10.02 (Jaguar) RAM: 128 MB or greater Monitor/Graphics: Resolution of 1024 x 768, 32 bit color Sound: Standard Macintosh sound system 1394 Port: Standard built-in 1394 port or OHCI-compliant 1394 add-in card Note: Most 1394 add-in cards are OHCI compliant including, the ADS PYRO 1394 cards. CD Burner: For burning Video CD's (VCD) or Super VCD (SVCD) disks DVD Burner: For burning DVD disks (iDVD, DVD Studio Pro or Instant DVD for Mac required). Note: Apple iMovie is included with systems which include built-in FireWire ports. Optimize your system for DV capture and editing: It is highly recommended that you complete the following procedures to ensure smooth video capture. 1.) If possible use a separate drive, even an external FireWire drive for capturing video. 2.) Close all unnecessary programs or disable extensions not required for recording or exporting video. PYRO A/V LINK 16 Hardware Installation 2: MAC ­ Quick Start 1.) Connect Power 2.) Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable between the PYRO A/V Link and computer. Connect directly to the 1394 Host port. Connecting through a 1394 Hub/ Repeater is not recommended. 3.) Your Mac will automatically recognize the device. 4.) Once the device has been detected PYRO A/V Link will appear under the Profiler as shown on this page. 5.) Connect Audio/Video cables between your video devices and PYRO A/V Link 6.) Start your Video Editor application and you are ready to capture video 7.) Press Play on your video device. 8.) Press the Play button on your video editor's preview window to begin previewing video. For iMovie, press Import to begin recording. Software: No software is included with PYRO A/V Link for the Mac platform. No device drivers are required for proper operation and all Mac computers that have shipped with built-in FireWire ports include iMovie for capturing, editing and exporting video from a 1394 device, such as PYRO A/V Link. PYRO A/V Link is also compatible with other video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Avid Express DV and Adobe Premiere PYRO A/V LINK 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Computer Connected Configurations Ready to Capture Video DV Video is great because it offers superior quality and is easily edited. The only problem is how can you get all of your non-DV content converted into the DV format through your FireWire connection. PYRO A/V Link lets you do that quickly and easily. You can connect many different video devices to the PYRO A/V Link such as your old 8mm camcorder, your VCR, DVD Player, a TV to preview captured video or even a digital camcorder. Over the next few pages we will demonstrate several possible configurations. Connecting an analog Video source We have supplied you with most of the audio/video cables you will need for capturing from a variety of video sources. In some cases you may need to use the custom cable supplied by your camcorder manufacturer or you may need to purchase extra cables depending upon your desired A/V configuration. 1.) Use the supplied RCA to RCA cable to connect between your analog source and the PYRO A/V Link. This cable has 3 RCA connectors at each end. Yellow = Video Red = Right Audio White = Left Audio Yellow = Video Red = Right Audio White = Left Audio Note: If your camcorder does not have three separate RCA Jacks, use the custom cable supplied with the camcorder. PYRO A/V LINK 18 1.) If your camcorder, VCR or other video device includes an S-VHS connector, use the supplied S-VHS cable to connect between your video device and PYRO A/V Link for improved quality. 2.) If your Video tape machine, DVD player or other video device provides Component video outputs, use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect between your video device and PYRO A/V Link. Component video will provide the best quality video. * Component cables not included. * If you have BNC Connectors as component out, you can convert them with component to RCA Connectors. PYRO A/V LINK 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH Capturing Video with your Video Capture/Edit Software When powered up the PYRO A/V Link is ready to convert an analog video source into DV so you can capture video to your computer via your capture/edit software. Video Source: PYRO A/V Link will auto detect which video input connections have a video source and automatically use that source. Use the best video input source you have available, Component being best, S-VHS second best and RCA (Composite) the lowest quality video source. Previewing Video in Video Editing Software: With most video editing software, the interface includes a video preview window. In some cases you must select the Movie Capture Window (Adobe Premiere). 1.) Start your Video Editing software application. 2.) Locate the video Preview Window or Movie Capture Window. 3.) Once you have the video preview or capture window open, press PLAY on your video playback device. 4.) Click PLAY on the video editing software preview window. Now you will see and most likely hear (depending on the software) your video playing on the computer. 5.) Click the RECORD button on the video editing software and you will begin to record DV to your computer hard drive. PYRO A/V LINK 20 Connecting an external TV for Simulation Video Preview PYRO A/V Link allows you to preview video while being captured and edited so you can see your results full screen on the TV. 1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link and into an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your TV. 2.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA) on your TV. 3.) Apply Power to the TV and switch the TV to accept the external video source. (Check your TV manual if you are not sure how to do this.) PYRO A/V LINK 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting for Analog Record and Preview at the same time You can preview and record video to a VCR at the same time as long as the VCR allows for audio and video to be passed through it. Check and test your VCR to ensure that has audio and video inputs and outputs and that it allows pass through of audio and video while recording. 1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link and into the Video In on your VCR. 2.) Connect an RCA or S-VHS cable to the Video Out on your VCR to an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your TV. 3.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the audio inputs (RCA) on your VCR. 4.) Connect an audio cable between the Left and Right RCA OUT on your VCR to the Audio INPUTS on your TV. 5.) Apply Power to the VCR ­ You may have to change the TV/VCR switch on the VCR to allow pass through. 6.) Apply Power to the TV and switch the TV to accept the external video source. (Check your TV manual if you are not sure how to do this.) The only non-valid connection configuration for video pass-through would be RCA or S-Video In and Component Video out. This is because the component jacks are auto-switching and auto-sensing. If you are bringing analog video in, the Component Jacks switch to inputs, if you are exporting video out the Component Jacks switch to video output. PYRO A/V LINK 22 Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder If you are using a Digital Camcorder to capture and or export video you can do this by simply connecting the Digital camcorder directly to the 1394 port on your computer. For your convenience the PYRO A/V Link provides a 4 pin DV In/Out connection, thus acting as a 1394 desktop Hub and allowing easier connection to your computer. 1.) Connect a 4 pin to 4 pin DV cable between the DV In/Out connection on your digital camcorder to the 4 Pin DV IN port on the front of the PYRO A/V Link. 2.) Turn your Camcorder on to VCR/VTR mode. 3.) The Digital Camcorder will be recognized by the computer and Windows(WinXP) will show all compatible software that can be used with the digital camcorder (see Box). Select the video capture or editing application you want to use. 4.) If this selection box does not appear, Start your Video Editing software the old fashion way. PYRO A/V LINK 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Previewing Video in the Video Editing Software: With most video editing software, the interface includes a video preview window. In some cases you must select the Movie Capture Window (Adobe Premiere). 1.) Locate the software video Preview Window or Movie Capture Window. 2.) Once you have the video preview or capture window open click PLAY on the video editing software preview window. This will send a signal to your digital camcorder to enter PLAY mode and you will see and most likely hear (depending on the software) your video playing on the computer. 3.) Click the RECORD button on the video editing software and you will begin to record DV to your computer hard drive. Device Control Note: Depending upon the video editing software, there may be extra steps to select your camcorder as the 1394 device to be used for capture. Once your camcorder is selected as the 1394 device, you can use software device control just as if you were directly connected to the computers 1394 port (See video editing notes in appendix). Exporting Video from a Video Editor to an Analog Device Now that you have captured and edited your video you might want to export it out of your computer and on to tape so you can easily publish or share your video production with friends, family or even paying customers! 1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link and into an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your VCR Note: S-VHS provides higher quality video recording than an RCA cable. S-VHS is recommended if your camcorder or VCR offers this connection. PYRO A/V LINK 24 2.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA) on your VCR. Note: If you are recording back to a camcorder, you may need to use the cables provide by the camcorder manufacturer. 3.) Apply Power to the VCR and press RECORD just before you begin exporting video from your computers video editing software. Note: Each video editing software program will offer a slightly different method for exporting video. Some software will allow export from timeline without rendering the video and others will require that you "Save" your video and then "Print to Tape". Please check the user guide for your video editing software to learn how to export video. Exporting to a Digital Camcorder If you want to export from your video editor to a digital camcorder, you can accomplish this by connecting the camcorder directly to the 1394 port. However, you can also use the PYRO A/V Link as your 1394 connection and export DV through the A/V Link and into your digital camcorder. The setup is the same as if you used A/V Link as your Digital camcorder capture connection. 1.) Connect a 4 pin to 4 pin DV cable between the DV In/Out connection on your digital camcorder to the 4 Pin DV In/Out port on the PYRO A/V Link. 2.) Turn your Camcorder on to VCR/VTR mode. 3.) The Digital Camcorder will be recognized by the computer. 4.) Start your Video Editing software, Use the export or Print to Tape function in the software to export video from your computer and record in the digital camcorder. PYRO A/V LINK 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Non-Computer Configurations PYRO A/V Link can operate as a stand a lone conversion device between analog and digital recording devices. This means you can convert analog content into DV content via a direct conversion to a DV deck or a Digital camcorder without connecting either device to a computer Connecting for Analog Video to Digital Conversion 1.) Apply Power to the PYRO A/V Link device. 2.) Connect the RCA audio and video cables between your analog video device and the RCA audio and video inputs on the front of the PYRO A/V Link unit. 3.) Use the S-VHS or Component video inputs if your analog video device has these connections for the best possible video quality. 4.) Use a 6 Pin to 4 Pin 1394 cable to connect from the A/V Link to your digital camcorder or DV deck. Connect the 6 pin end of the cable to the 6 pin 1394 connector on the rear of the PYRO A/V unit and connect the 4 pin end to your digital camcorder or DV Deck. 5.) Use the MODE SELECTOR SWITCH on the front of the PYRO A/V Link device to switch to ANALOG MODE. In this mode, the RED LED should be lit. 6.) Press the RECORD button on your digital camcorder or DV deck just before pressing the PLAY button on your analog video device (VCR or Camcorder). Fig. B Fig. A PYRO A/V LINK 26 Add a Preview Monitor to this Configuration You can easily connect a TV to the audio video output jacks on the PYRO A/V Link to monitor your video dubbing process. 1.) Connect an RCA or S-VHS video cable between the PYRO A/V Link and your TV RCA or S-VHS Video input jacks. 2.) Connect Right and Left audio cable between the PYRO A/V Link Right and Left audio jacks and your TV audio inputs. 3.) Switch the TV to accept an external video input. Connecting for Digital to Analog Conversion If you have a digital camcorder you can use the PYRO A/V Link to convert the digital content into an analog video signal so it can be recorded on your VCR. 1.) Connect your digital camcorder or DV deck to the 4 pin DV In jack on the front of the PYRO A/V Link. 2.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link and into an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your VCR Note: S-VHS provides a higher quality video recording than an RCA cable. S-VHS is recommended if your camcorder or VCR offers this connection. 3.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA) on your VCR. Note: If you are recording back to a camcorder, you may need to use the cables provide by the camcorder manufacturer. PYRO A/V LINK 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4.) Use the MODE SELECTOR SWITCH on the front of the PYRO A/V Link device to switch to DIGITAL MODE. In this mode, the BLUE LED should be lit. 5.) Apply Power to the VCR and press RECORD just before you press PLAY on your digital camcorder. Add a Preview Monitor to this Configuration You can preview and record video to a VCR at the same time as long as the VCR allows for audio and video to be passed through it. Check and test your VCR to ensure that it has audio and video inputs and outputs and they allow pass through of audio and video while recording. 1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link and into the Video In on your VCR. 2.) Connect an RCA or S-VHS cable to the Video Out on your VCR to an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your TV. 3.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the audio inputs (RCA) on your VCR. 4.) Connect an audio cable between the Left and Right RCA OUT on your VCR to the Audio INPUTS on your TV. 5.) Apply Power to the VCR ­ You may have to change the TV/VCR switch on the VCR to allow pass through. 6.) Apply Power to the TV and switch the TV to accept the external video source. (Check your TV manual if you are not sure how to do this.) PYRO A/V LINK 28 Installing the Bundled Software CD 1.) Insert the PYRO A/V Link CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2.) The Auto-run screen displayed here will appear on your screen. 3.) This Auto-Run requires Apples Quick Time player to run. If you do not have Quick Time installed, it will automatically begin installing Quick Time on your system. 4.) There are 4 Selections: a. Install Driver b. VideoStudio c. PhotoShow (Trial software) a.) Install Drivers ­ Driver installation is required ONLY if you are running Win98SE. This driver is actually a patch to the Microsoft 1394 software in Windows 98SE. If you have Windows ME, WinXP or Win2000 ­ skip this Step. b.) VideoStudio - Click the VideoStudio button and the VideoStudio installer will open. See page 38 for full VideoStudio 7 SE DVD installation instructions. c.) PhotoShow ­ PhotoShow is a fun and easy way to make rich, music videolike shows with your digital photos. Experience your photos like never before! When you are done, share your PhotoShow online, burn it to a CD, use it as your screen saver or even publish it on your own web site. PYRO A/V LINK 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using VideoStudio Software How VideoStudio works VideoStudio follows a step-by-step paradigm so that editing tasks remain uncomplicated from start to finish. VideoStudio also offers more than a hundred transition effects, professional titling capabilities and simple soundtrack creation tools. Learn in seconds, create in minutes. VideoStudio breaks up your movie into separate tracks, giving you broad creative freedom. Changes to one track do not affect others. After transferring footage from your camcorder, you can arrange scenes, apply special effects, overlay images, add animated titles, sync in a voiceover narration, and use background music from your favorite CDs in formats such as WAV and MP3. All these can be done using drag-and-drop, cut-and-paste, or select-and-apply operations. All the tracks in your movie are then organized into a video project file (*.VSP), which contains all the video and audio information on how your movie is put together. When everything is all set to go, your computer collects all information needed to create your final movie file. This process is called rendering. You can then output and distribute your movie as a DVD/VCD/SVCD title, streaming Web page video, or an e-mail attachment. You can also record your movie back to your camcorder or VCR. PYRO A/V LINK 30 Hardware checkup before using VideoStudio To ensure that your video production runs smoothly and trouble-free, click Control Panel: Systems - Device Manager and check if your devices are working properly in accordance with your Operating System (O/S). DV IEEE 1394 capture card The following Windows operating systems support the IEEE 1394 capture card. Always remember to turn on your PYRO A/V Link/DV camcorder connected to the IEEE 1394 interface so that it can be detected as image device or sound, video and game controller. Windows 98 Windows 98 supports the Texas Instruments DV driver only but does not provide it. Search the drivers (if bundled) that come with the IEEE 1394 card. Check that the following devices are working properly: · · 1394 Bus Controller Sound, video and game controllers: 1394 camcorder Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows 2000 Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 include the Microsoft DV driver and still support the Texas Instruments DV driver. Check that the following devices are working properly: · · · 1394 Bus Controller Image Device: Microsoft DV Camera and VCR (For Microsoft DV driver only.) Sound, video and game controllers: 1394 camcorder (For Texas Instruments DV driver only.) It is strongly recommended to use the Microsoft driver in Win ME and Win 2000. PYRO A/V Link will be listed as AVC Compliant DV Tape Recorder/Player * * PYRO A/V LINK 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Windows Millennium Edition (ME) Windows Me fully supports the IEEE 1394 card. Check that the following devices are working properly: · · · · 1394 Bus Controller 61883 Device Class AVC Device Class (Brand name) DV Camcorder: The brand name depends on the DV camcorder connected to the IEEE interface card. Windows XP Windows XP fully supports IEEE 1394. * PYRO A/V Link will be listed as AVC Compliant DV Tape Recorder/Player under the Device Manager. To run VideoStudio under Windows XP, check that the following devices are working properly: · · · · 1394 Bus Controller 61883 Device Class AVC Device Class (Brand name) DV Camcorder: The brand name depends on the DV camcorder connected to the IEEE interface card. For Windows 98 and Windows Me, select the DMA option in Device Manager: Disk drive Settings Tab. In Windows 2000, the DMA option is hidden but it is always enabled. DMA avoids possible drop frame problems later when you are capturing video. Note:In addition to commonly used Texas Instruments and Microsoft DV drivers, there are other drivers available. Consult your camcorder's manual for suitable drivers. Settings Tab after clicking Properties when a hard drive is selected from Control Panel: System - Device Manager PYRO A/V LINK 32 Installing and running VideoStudio To install VideoStudio: 1. Place the A/V Link CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click on the VideoStudio icon to load the VideoStudio Installation screen. 2. When the Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to install VideoStudio onto your computer. Note: If the Setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, then you can manually start it by double-clicking the My Computer icon on your desktop, then double-clicking the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double-click the Setup icon. VideoStudio installation screen Please install also the following applications, because they are very important in making digital video work well on your computer. The installation program will walk you through installing: · QuickTime · Windows Media Format · RealPlayer · Acrobat Reader Note: Skip this step if you already have newer versions of the above supporting applications installed in your PC. To run VideoStudio: · Double-click the VideoStudio icon on your Windows desktop. OR · Select the VideoStudio icon from the VideoStudio program group on the Windows Start menu. Running VideoStudio from Windows Start menu PYRO A/V LINK 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuring VideoStudio PYRO A/V Link allows you to capture video from camcorders, VCRs, and VCD/DVD Players into the high-quality DV format. To ensure a smooth installation and setup with VideoStudio 7, please follow the steps outlined below. 1.) Turn on your PYRO A/V Link and be certain that it has been properly detected by the Windows Device manager as outlined on the previous pages. 2.) Connect your video source to the audio and video jacks on A/V Link. 3.) Check your video source to ensure it is powered on and that you have a tape of disk playing video. 4.) Click the Capture Step at the top of the VideoStudio program. You should see "PYRO A/V Link" listed in the Source field in the Capture Settings panel. 5.) DV should be the video capture format. If you wish to capture as MPEG video, read the section on "Direct Capture of MPEG" later in this manual. 6.) Click on File. 7.) Then click "Change Capture Plug-in" ­ Be sure that Ulead Direct Show Capture Plug-in is selected 8.) Click PLAY on the Preview Window and you will see your video previewing. Check that your device is listed under Source Note: PYRO A/V Link supports many video input sources. PYRO A/V Link has the ability to automatically sense and select the active video input whether it be Composite (RCA), SVideo (S-VHS) or Component video inputs. Video will be captured from what ever video source is connected with a live video signal. PYRO A/V LINK 34 Using DV Pass Through for Digital Camcorders If you wish to connect your Digital Camcorder to the 4 Pin 1394 port on the front of the PYRO A/V Link, you will need to make some additional settings to ensure that you can control your camcorder via the Video Studio software. Device control will include Start, Stop and Record functions on your digital camcorder. Follow the steps below to properly setup your Digital Camcorder for 1394 pass-through with PYRO A/V Link. 1.) Click on "File" 2.) Click ­ "Select Device Control" 3.) Select the camcorder driver; "MS 1394 Device Control" 4.) Then click on "Options" 5.) Select your Digital Camcorder as the active device 6.) Click "OK" to close the dialog boxes You now should now see your digital camcorder listed in the Source window on the capture settings panel. 7.) Be sure your camcorder is turned on and set to VCR/VTR mode 8.) Press "Play" below the Preview Window and your camcorder should begin playing and video will begin playing in the preview Window PYRO A/V LINK 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH Getting around VideoStudio The VideoStudio interface has been designed to make the sometimes complicated task of editing movies on your PC intuitive and enjoyable. This illustration shows the major components of the program. Options Panel Contains controls, buttons, and other information that you could use to customize the settings of the selected clip. The contents of this panel change depending on the step you are in. Preview Window Shows the current clip, video filter, effect, or title. Timeline Displays all the clips, titles, and effects included in your project. Select the media track that contains the clip you want to edit. Navigation Panel Use these buttons to go through a selected clip for precision editing or trimming. Library Stores and organizes all of your media clips. The Options Panel The Options Panel changes depending on the program's mode and the step or track you are working on. The Options Panel may contain one or two tabs. Information in each tab vary depending on the selected clip. Options Panel in Edit Video Mode. PYRO A/V LINK 36 Capturing still images In addition to video, VideoStudio also allows you to capture still images. The image format can be BMP or JPEG, and the size depends on its source video. To choose your image format, click File: Preferences. In the Preferences dialog box click the Capture Tab and set the format. To capture still images: 1. Connect your camcorder or VCR to your capture card. Switch it on and set it to Play (or VTR / VCR) mode. Check your device manual for specific instructions. 2. Open a new project. 3. In the Capture Step, click Play in Navigator. 4. When you get to the part of the video you want to record, click Capture Image on the Capture Settings Tab in the Options Panel. VideoStudio Manual and other Help Resources We hope that the information that has been provided you has got you up and running with PYRO A/V Link and Video Studio. This "Getting Started with VideoStudio" is a very abridged version of the VideoStudio manual. VideoStudio has many features and capabilities; some have yet to be covered. To learn more step by step procedures, you can read the full on-line manual that is in Acrobat reader format. Help and Instructions (F1) At any time you can press the F1 key on your keyboard and Video Studio help will pop up. You can read tips and techniques or read step by step procedures. Full Manual The Full manual is located on the PYRO A/V Link CD: 1.) Insert CD and when the Auto-run menu pops up, Click on Video Studio icon. 2.) On the Video Studio Auto-run screen, Click Browse CD. 3.) An file explorer window will open, double click on the "Document" folder and then double click on the Manual folder. 4.) If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, click on the Acrobat folder and install the Acrobat Reader. PYRO A/V LINK 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Detailed Product Specifications Capture Resolution: o NTSC: 720 x 480 @ 30 frames per second o PAL: 720 x 576 @ 25 frame per second Capture in DV video format Audio capture in 48KHz (16 Bit) Power On/Off button Mode Selector switch ­ Analog or Digital switch Inputs: o Video § RCA, S-VHS, Component Video § 4 Pin 1394 connector o Audio § Right and Left RCA Outputs: o Video § RCA, S-VHS, Component Video § 6 Pin 1394 Connector o Audio § Right and Left RCA PYRO A/V Link API-550 - Product Name: Part Number: PYRO A/V LINK 38 Trouble Shooting Video will not Preview in VideoStudio or other video editing software Check and Make sure that the PYRO A/V Link is connected properly to your computer. To check if PYRO A/V Link is recognized please go to page 15 of this manual. VideoStudio will not transcode DV to MPEG2 properly, dropped frames etc. This problem is mostly related to lack of SYSTEM RESOURCES. Your computer might not be fast enough, your hard drive might not be optimized (defragged), your video card might not be AGP Etc. Real Time DV to MPEG2 transcoding requires a lot of horsepower. ADS Technologies guarantees continuous DV to MPEG2 Transcode for up to 2.5 Hours on a P4, 1.8GHZ Machine. VideoStudio or my Video Capture Application hangs for awhile after I stop capturing This might happen in really long captures. This is normal. Remember that you are capturing and manipulating files in the Gigabytes range. Stop the capture and wait several seconds, your capture software or VideoStudio should go back to normal. Selecting PAL as your template results in a video captured as NTSC Restart VideoStudio or your video capture application. Select PAL again. This should fix the problem. PYRO A/V LINK 39 ENGLISH Product Overview ..............................................................................................................41 Eigenschaften ....................................................................................................................42 Packungsinhalt ..................................................................................................................42 Connection Configurations ................................................................................................42 PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description .............................................................................. 44 4 Positionen Dip-Schalter ..................................................................................................45 Einstieg - Windows ............................................................................................................47 Hardware Installation .........................................................................................................48 Einstieg - Mac ....................................................................................................................49 Hardware Installation 2 ......................................................................................................50 Konfigurationen mit Computer-Anschluss .........................................................................51 Videocapturing mit Ihrer Video-Capture-/-Schnitt-Software ............................................... 52 Anschluss eines externen TV-Geräts für Simultan-Video-Vorschau ................................. 53 Anschluss für gleichzeitige analoge Aufnahme und Vorschau ..........................................53 Anschluss für Capturing vom DV Camcorder ....................................................................54 Video von einem Video-Editor auf ein analoges Gerät exportieren ...................................55 Auf einen digitalen Camcorder exportieren .......................................................................56 Konfigurationen ohne Computer ........................................................................................57 Anschluss für Konvertierung analog zu digital ...................................................................57 Anschluss für Konvertierung digital zu analog ...................................................................58 DV "Pass Through" für digitale Camcorder verwenden .....................................................60 Das Softwarepaket von CD installieren .............................................................................61 VideoStudio Software ........................................................................................................62 Detaillierte Produktspezifikationen ....................................................................................68 Fehlerbehebung ................................................................................................................69 GERMAN PYRO A/V LINK 40 Product Overview - German PYRO A/V Link Hochqualitativer Analog-zu-DV Video Konverter Das ultimative Werkzeug für Video Capture und Konvertierung in DV Format in professioneller Qualität und ein außergewöhnliches Werkzeug für den Export geschnittener DV Aufnahmen auf analoge Videorecorder. GERMAN Das DV Video "Missing Link" DV Capturing von einem digitalen Camcorder ist eine fantastische Sache, was aber ist mit Ihren bestehenden Videoaufnahmen in anderen Formaten (8mm, Beta, VHS, DVD), wie konvertieren Sie die in das DV Format? PYRO A/V Link löst dieses Problem durch die Konvertierung jeder beliebigen analogen Videoquelle in DV. DV Video sieht gut aus, bei der Übertragung auf Band sind Ihre Optionen allerdings beschränkt. Sie können zu Ihrem miniDV Camcorder zurückexportieren, aber es ist schwer, ein miniDV Band mit der Grossmutter zu teilen. PYRO A/V Link füllt diese Lücke und erlaubt Ihnen, DV Video auf jeden analogen Videorecorder zu exportieren. Nehmen Sie Ihr Video auf und schneiden Sie es, dann geben Sie es auf VHS aus und Sie können es mit jedermann teilen! Capture, Schnitt, Export PYRO A/V Link unterstützt Capturing von jeder beliebigen Videoquelle, auch von DV Camcordern. Für eine wirklich einzigartige Videoproduktion können Sie Ihre Videoinhalte beliebigen mischen. Nehmen Sie das Video mit VideoStudio auf, fügen Sie dann Videofilter, Übergangseffekte, Overlays, gesprochene Texte, Hintergrundmusik und vieles mehr hinzu. Wenn Sie mit Ihrer Videoproduktion zufrieden sind, exportieren Sie sie auf einen beliebigen VCR oder VTR, sichern sie im MPEG-2 Format und brennen eine DVD (nur Windows) oder publizieren sie im Internet. PYRO A/V LINK 41 Eigenschaften: GERMAN - Externes FireWire/1394 Gerät Konvertiert analoges Video (RCA, S-VHS oder Component Video) auf DV Video Format Exportiert DV Video auf analoge Videorecorder (RCA, S-VHS) Konvertiert zwischen Geräten (von DV auf analog oder analog auf DV) ohne Computeranschluss Capturing vom DV Camcorder mit voller Gerätesteuerung Kompatibel zu einer großen Auswahl von Schnittsoftware für DV Video Capturing als MPEG-2 Video und Ausgabe als VCD, SVCD, DVD (nur Windows mit VideoStudio) Packungsinhalt: 1.) PYRO A/V Link Gerät 2.) 5 V DC Stromkabel 3.) 1,80 m RCA - RCA Kabel (gelb, rot, weiß - gelb, rot, weiß) 4.) 1,80 m S-VHS Kabel 5.) 1,80 m. 6-poliges 1394 Kabel 6.) 1,80 m. 4-poliges 1394 Kabel 7.) Gebrauchsanleitung 8.) Kurzanleitung 9.) Software CD (Windows Benutzer) Siehe Bild auf Seite 6 Connection Configurations: PYRO A/V Link kann je nach Ihren Bedürfnissen bei der Videokonvertierung auf verschiedene Arten eingesetzt werden. Analoge Videoaufnahme mit Anschluss an PC oder Mac PYRO A/V LINK 42 * Nehmen Sie jede beliebige analoge Videoquelle Mit A/V Link und einer FireWire Verbindung auf PC oder Mac auf. GERMAN DV vom Computer auf analogen Monitor oder Videorecorder exportieren Siehe Bild auf Seite 7 Ausgabe auf Band: Exportieren Sie Ihre Videoproduktion aus der Timeline des Video-Editors auf TV oder Videorecorder. Capture von einem DV Camcorder Siehe Bild auf Seite 8 Einfache Desktop Verbindung für Ihren digitalen Camcorder. Volle Gerätesteuerung, wie bei Direktanschluss an die 1394/FireWire Computerkarte. DV auf ihren digitalen Camcorder exportieren Siehe Bild auf Seite 8 Ausgabe auf digitalen Camcorder. Mit A/V Link übertragen Sie geschnittene Videos einfach auf Ihren digitalen Camcorder zurück. Video von einem analogen Gerät auf einen digitalen Recorder oder von einem digitalen Deck oder Camcorder auf einen analogen Videorecorder duplizieren. Siehe Bild auf Seite 8 Nutzen Sie A/V Link ohne Computer zur Konvertierung von Videoaufnahmen von digitalem auf analoges Format. A/V Link kann als selbstständiger Medienkonverter eingesetzt werden. Ohne Computer! PYRO A/V LINK 43 PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description GERMAN Siehe Bild auf Seite 9 Vorderseite: Auf der Vorderseite des PYRO A/V Link befinden sich alle Audio- und VideoEingangsanschlüsse, LED-Anzeigen und der Mode-Schalter. Mode-Schalter ­ schaltet zwischen DV Capture und analoger Ausgabe. Während der Aufnahme im DV Format leuchtet die blaue LED-Anzeige, unabhängig davon, ob die Quelle ein analoges Videoband oder Ihr Camcorder ist. Die rote LED-Anzeige leuchtet dann, wenn Sie DV Format auf VCR oder auf ein anderes analoges Gerät exportieren. LED: Grün: Blau: Rot: Strom eingeschaltet DV Capture Analoger Export Eingang Eingang Eingang Eingang Anschlüsse: S-VHS Composite(RCA) Audio(RCA) R & L DV 4-polig Rückseite: Auf der Rückseite des PYRO A/V Link befinden sich alle Audio- und VideoAusgänge, mit Ausnahme des Component Video Eingangs. Siehe Bild auf Seite 10 PYRO A/V LINK 44 · Die Video Input Steckfassungen sind selbstabfragend. Egal welche Videosteckfassung Sie benutzen, (RCA, S-Video oder Component) die Steckfassung mit der aktiven Videoquelle, wird automatisch vorgewählt. · Die Video Output Steckfassungen sind automatisch aktiv. In allen Konfigurationen werden die RCA und S-Video Steckfassungen immer gleichzeitig Video ausgeben. Dies gilt für Video Pass Through Modus und Exportation von DV in analogen Videomodus. · Die component Videosteckfassungen sind einem doppelten Zweck dienend und Umkehrbahr. Sie können von den analogen Videoquellen über die component Steckfassungen aufnehmen und Sie können DV in analogen Video über die component Steckfassungen exportieren. Die Steckfassungen sind selbstabfragend und selbstschaltend. d.h., wenn IRGENDEINE Video Input Steckfassung analog Video zu DV aufnimmt, schalten sich die component Steckfassungen auf Video Input Modus. Wenn Sie zu analog Video exportieren, schalten sich die component Steckfassungen auf component Video export um. 4 Positionen Dip-Schalter POSITION: Nach oben Nach unten 1 PAL NTSC 2 Siehe Unten Siehe Unten 3 Siehe Unten Siehe Unten 4 entriegeln Sie das Audio (Unlock Audio) "Angebunden" (Locked Audio) Siehe Bild auf Seite 10 Schalter 1 ­ TV Format: Stellen Sie diesen Schalter, passend zum TV/Video Format Ihres Landes ein. Im Allgemeinen werden Nordamerika, Japan und Taiwan auf NTSC eingestellt. Europa, Afrika und Australien werden auf PAL eingestellt. Sehen Sie die Rückseite des Benutzer Handbuchs für eine komplette Auflistung aller Länder. Schalter 2 und 3 ­ DV Quelle/ Betriebssystem Auswahl: Die Vorrichtung ist von der Fabrik so eingestellt, um dem 1394 Zeittakt für Windows XP am kompatibelsten zu sein. Verschiedene Windows Versionen unterscheiden sich in der 1394 Software und im Zeittakt. Mit diesem Schalter können Sie den A/V Link auf den Zeittakt einstellen, der von Ihrem Betriebssystem erwartet wird. DV QUELLE / BETRIEBSSYSTEM DV Camcorder Windows 2000 WinXP, Win98SE, WinME Mac SCHALTER 2 Nach unten Nach unten Nach oben Nach oben SCHALTER 3 Nach unten Nach oben Nach unten Nach unten Schalter 4 ­ Locked Audio: Die Audiodatei ist an die Videodatei "angebunden" (locked audio). Stellen Sie sicher das der Schalter auf locked audio eingestellt ist, damit Audio und Video synchron sind während der Videoaufnahme. Die eingestellte Audio-aufnehmrate ist 16-bit, 48 kHz. PYRO A/V LINK 45 GERMAN 6-poliger 1394 / FireWire Anschluss Mit dem mitgelieferten 6-poligen Kabel schließen Sie den A/V Link an Ihren PC oder Mac an. In einer Konfiguration für analog zu DV Konvertierung ohne Computer schließen Sie mit dem 6-poligen Kabel ein anderes Gerät an. GERMAN RCA Audio-Ausgänge R & L Mit den mitgelieferten A/V Kabeln schließen Sie Audio-Ausgänge an Ihren Fernseher oder Videorecorder an. Video-Ausgang (RCA) Mit den mitgelieferten A/V Kabeln schließen Sie den RCA Video-Ausgang an Ihren Fernseher oder Videorecorder an. S-VHS-Ausgang (Y/C 4-polig Din) Mit dem mitgelieferten S-VHS-Kabel schließen Sie den Video-Ausgang an Ihren Fernseher oder Videorecorder an. Mehr zu den Video-Ausgängen Die RCA und S-VHS-Videoausgänge können gleichzeitig angeschlossen und aktiv sein. Mit den Ausgängen ist während des DV-Schnitts oder dem analogen VideoCapturing auch eine Video-Vorschau auf einem TV Bildschirm möglich Component Video Mit den roten, grünen und blauen Component Video-Buchsen ist die Eingabe aus einer Component Video-Quelle möglich. Composite Synch ist über den Anschluss eines Composite Synch-Kabels an den RCA-Video-Eingang möglich. Ein/Aus Netz Ein/Aus Schalter Stromanschluss - 5V DC Eingang Dieses Gerät funktioniert nur, wenn es an eine Stromquelle angeschlossen ist. Verwenden Sie dafür nur das mit PYRO A/V mitgelieferte Stromkabel. PYRO A/V LINK 46 Einstieg - Windows Mindest-Systemvoraussetzungen: Prozessor: 800 MHz processor oder schneller OS: Windows 98SE, WinME, WinXP oder Win2000 RAM: 128 MB oder mehr Hard Disk: Ultra DMA 5400 RPM oder schneller mit eingeschaltetem DMA (4 GB je 18 Minuten Video-Capture). Monitor/Grafik: 1024 x 768 Auflösung, 32 bit Farbe, DirectX 8.1 oder höher Audio: Standard Audio-Karte 1394 Port: OHCI-konforme 1394 Karte oder korrekt funktionierender interner Port. Texas Instruments oder Agere-basierte 1394 Host Controller werden empfohlen. Bemerkung: Die meisten 1394 Zusatzkarten sind OHCI-konform, auch die ADS PYRO 1394 Karten. CD-ROM: Für Softwareinstallation CD Brenner: Zum Brennen von Video CDs (VCD) oder Super VCDs (SVCD) DVD Brenner: Zum Brennen von DVDs Windows CD: Eventuell zum Laden der 1394-Treiber benötigt, wenn Sie Win98SE oder WinMe einsetzen. Optimieren Sie Ihr System für DV-Capture und -Schnitt: Die folgenden Schritte werden stärkstens empfohlen, um einwandfreies VideoCapturing sicherzustellen: 1.) Stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihre Speicherlaufwerke defragmentiert sind. Das erfolgt in Windows unter Zubehör/Systemprogramme (Für Mac nicht nötig). 2.) Stellen Sie sicher, dass DMA für Ihr Laufwerk eingeschaltet ist. Das erfolgt im Geräte-Manager/Festplatten. Nach dem Einschalten von DMA auf Ihrer Festplatte müssen Sie eventuell den Computer neu starten (Für Mac nicht nötig). 3.) Wenn möglich sichern Sie Ihre Videoaufnahmen auf einem getrennten Laufwerk, z.B. einem externen FireWire-Gerät. 4.) Schließen Sie während des Capturing oder Export von Videos alle dafür nicht benötigten Programme und Hintergrundprozesse. PYRO A/V LINK 47 GERMAN Hardware Installation : GERMAN WINDOWS ­ Quick Start 1.) Schließen Sie die Stomversorgung an 2.) Schließen Sie das 6-polige 1394 Kabel zwischen dem PYRO A/V Link und dem Computer an. Schließen Sie direkt an den 1394 Host-Port an. Der Anschluss über einen 1394 Hub/Repeater wird nicht empfohlen. 3.) WinXP und Win2000 erkennen das Gerät automatisch und installieren die Treiber. WinME und Win98SE verlangen eventuell das Nachladen der Treiber von der Windows CD. 4.) Nach der Installation der Geräte-Treiber erscheint der PYRO A/V Link im Windows Geräte-Manager als Imaging-Gerät. 5.) Schließen Sie die Audio/Video-Kabel zwischen Ihren Video-Geräten und dem PYRO A/V Link an. 6.) Starten Sie Ihre Videoschnitt-Anwendung. Sie sind jetzt für das Videocapturing bereit. 7.) Drücken Sie auf Ihrem Video-Gerät die Play-Taste. 8.) Drücken Sie im Preview-Fenster Ihres Video-Editors die Play-Taste, um die Vorschau zu starten. Drücken Sie die Record- oder Capture-Taste, um die Aufnahme auf ihrem Computer-Laufwerk zu beginnen. Windows Software: Die Treiber, die für den Betrieb des PYRO A/V Link mit einem Windows-basierten PC benötigt werden, sind im Betriebssystem enthalten. Nachdem Sie das Gerät angeschlossen haben, wird es von Windows erkannt und im Geräte-Manager als Imaging-Gerät angezeigt. Wenn Sie Videoschnitt-Software, z.B. Adobe Premiere, bereits besitzen, können Sie jetzt Ihre Video-Geräte anschließen und mit dem Video-Capturing beginnen. Für Windows-Benutzer, die keine Videoschnitt-Software besitzen, liefern wir eine CD mit der VideoStudio Software von Ulead mit. Mit dieser Software können Sie Videos aufnehmen, schneiden, exportieren, im MPEG-1, MPEG-2 oder Video Streaming Format speichern oder auf eine VCD, SVCD oder DVD brennen. PYRO A/V LINK 48 Weitere Videoschnitt-Software: Der PYRO A/V Link kann mit jeder DV-kompatiblen Videoschnitt-Software.verwendet werden. Wir haben mit Adobe Premiere, Avid DV Express, Ulead DVD Workshop, Ulead Media Studio Pro 6.5, Vegas Video, ArcSoft ShowBiz, Magix Video Deluxe 2.0 getestet und testen weiterhin mit anderen am Markt erhätlichen Video-Editoren. Siehe Bild auf Seite 15 Einstieg - Mac Mindest-Systemvoraussetzungen: Prozessor: 400 MHz oder schneller OS: Mac OS 9.0.4, OSX (nicht in Classic Mode), OSX 10.02 (Jaguar) RAM: 128 MB oder mehr Monitor/Grafik: 1024 x 768 Auflösung, 32 bit Farbe Audio: Standard Macintosh Audiosystem 1394 Port: Standard interner 1394 Port oder OHCI-konforme 1394 Zusatzkarte. Bemerkung: Die meisten 1394 Zusatzkarten sind OHCI konform, auch die ADS PYRO 1394 Karten. CD Brenner: Zum Brennen von Video CDs (VCD) oder Super VCDs (SVCD). DVD Brenner: Zum Brennen von DVDs (Voraussetzung iDVD, DVD Studio Pro oder Instant DVD für Mac). Bemerkung: Apple iMovie wird bei Systemen mit internen FireWire Ports mitgeliefert. Optimieren Sie Ihr System für DV-Capture und -Schnitt: Die folgenden Schritte werden stärkstens empfohlen, um einwandfreies VideoCapturing sicherzustellen: 1.) Wenn möglich sichern Sie Ihre Videoaufnahmen auf einem getrennten Laufwerk, z.B. einem externen FireWire-Gerät. 2.) Schließen Sie alle nicht benötigten Programme und deaktivieren Sie alle Erweiterungen, die für die Aufnahme oder den Export von Videos nicht benötigt werden. PYRO A/V LINK 49 GERMAN Hardware Installation 2 : GERMAN MAC ­ Quick Start 1.) Schließen Sie die Stomversorgung an 2.) Schließen Sie das 6-polige 1394 Kabel zwischen dem PYRO A/V Link und dem Computer an. Schließen Sie direkt an den 1394 Host-Port an. Der Anschluß über einen 1394 Hub/Repeater wird nicht empfohlen. 3.) Ihr Mac wird das Gerät automatisch erkennen. 4.) Nach dem Erkennen des Geräts erscheint der PYRO A/V Link im Profiler, wie auf dieser Seite dargestellt. 5.) Schließen Sie Audio/Video-Kabel zwischen Ihren Video-Geräten und dem PYRO A/V Link an. 6.) Starten Sie Ihre Videoschnitt-Anwendung. Sie sind jetzt für das Videocapturing bereit. 7.) Drücken Sie auf Ihrem Video-Gerät die Play-Taste. 8.) Drücken Sie im Preview-Fenster Ihres Video-Editors die Play-Taste, um die Vorschau zu starten. Für iMovie drücken Sie Import, um die Aufnahme zu starten. Software: Mit dem PYRO A/V Link für Mac wird keine Software mitgeliefert. Für den richtigen Betrieb werden keine Gerätetreiber benötigt, und alle Mac Computer mit internen FireWire Ports werden mit iMovie für Capture, Schnitt und Export von Videos aus einem 1394-Gerät wie PYRO A/V Link ausgeliefert. PYRO A/V Link ist auch mit anderen Videoschnitt -Softwareprodukten wie Final Cut Pro, Avid Express DV und Adobe Premiere kompatibel. PYRO A/V LINK 50