User manual ADS TECH USBAV-190 U S B INSTANT VIDEOCD

USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB U S B I n s t a n t V id e o C D User's Guide Product Part#: USBAV-190 Product UPC: 7-57887-19000-2 www.adstech.com © 2002 ADS Technologies. All Rights Reserved First Edition: Revision 1.0 August, 2002 Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP 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) Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Quick Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 1. Driver Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 2. Plugging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 3. Checking It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 VideoStudio 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Step 1. Installing Software Applications. . . . . . 14 Step 2. Getting Started With VideoStudio. . . . .14 Help Resources. . . . .. . ... .. . 20 Service and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4 Introduction Package Contents: 1. 2. 3. 4. USB Instant VideoCD device w/ 6 ft. USB cable attached Audio/Video connection cable USB Instant VideoCD CD User 's Guide System Requirements: · A computer system equipped with a Celeron, Pentium III or 4, AMD Athlon or Duron · USB host on mother board or USB Port adapter card in the computer · Operating system: Windows 98SE, WinME, Windows 2000, Win XP · Minimum 128 MB of RAM · Minimum 100 MB of free hard disk space for software installation · CD-ROM drive for installation of the bundled software · CD-R/RW drive and software required for creating Video CD's · Sound card · A modem and Internet connection is required for the application of videoconference, live web cam and Internet video publishing software Applications: · Creating VCD's · Archiving old VHS tapes · Still and video image capture · Video Editing · Video conferencing · Live Web Cam · Video mail 5 INSTALLATION GUIDE NOTE: INSERT the CD and install the Drivers before plugging the USB Instant VideoCD Device in your computer! 6 USB Instant VideoCD Q u i ck I nst al lat i o n G u id e This Quick Installation Guide should be used as a reference guide only. It is highly recommended that you read the complete USB Instant VideoCD Manual before using this product to help ensure you get the most out of your USB Instant VideoCD! Follow these instructions when using USB Instant VideoCD for the first time. 1) Insert the USB Instant VideoCD CD 2) Install Drivers First 3) Connect the USB Instant VideoCD unit to your computer 4) Follow the on-screen instructions to install the new hardware 5) Install the software after the hardware has been successfully installed R W Y Back of your computer USB Port Video Source VCR, Camcorder, DVD player, etc... 7 Installation Instructions: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP (NOTE: Actual screens may differ depending on which OS is used) Step 1. Driver Installation: Do not connect the device to the USB port at this time. INSTALL Device Drivers FIRST! Installing Drivers for the USB Instant VideoCD A. Insert the USB Instant VideoCD CD. B. From the Auto-Run Install screen Click "INSTALL DRIVERS" first. (See Fig. A) Fig. A Note: WinXP is shown. Other Windows OS prompts will look slightly different for all the pictures depicted here 1) Click "Next". 2) Allow Windows to search for the best drivers. Click "Next". 8 2a) (Does Not Apply to Windows ME/2000/XP) Check the box next to "CD-ROM" and make sure the rest of the boxes are unchecked. Then click "Next". 3) USB Instant Video will start to install the drivers into your system. Note: This alert might appear 3-4 times depending on your OS. Click "Continue Anyway" to proceed. 4) Click "Finish". 9 Step 2. Plugging In: Connect Your USB Instant VideoCD Device To Your Computer A. Plug the USB cable on the device into the USB port on your computer. Note: Some computers may be equipped with USB ports on the front of the computer tower. B. Follow the on-screen instructions. 1) Make sure that "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" is selected. Click "Next". 2) Wait while Windows searches for your device, then when found, the "Hardware Installation" pop-up window will appear. Note: This alert might appear 3-4 times depending on your OS. Click "Continue Anyway" to proceed. 10 3) Your device, USB Instant VCD, is now detected. Click "Finish". C. The Wizard will once again appear due to the USB Instant VCD Audio device which is built-in into the unit. 1) Make sure that "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" is selected. Click "Next". 2) Wait while Windows searches for your device, then when found, the "Hardware Installation" pop-up window will appear. Note: This alert might appear 3-4 times depending on your OS. Click "Continue Anyway" to proceed. 11 3) Your device, USB Instant VCD Audio, is now detected. Click "Finish". Step 3. Checking It Verifying Proper Installation of Devices A. Making sure that the Instant VideoCD devices are properly installed. 1) Right-click "My Computer". 2) Click on "Properties". 3) Click on the "Hardware" tab. 4) Click on "Device Manager". 5) When the Device Manager appears click on the "+" sign next to "Imaging devices". USB Instant VCD should appear. (1) 6) Now click on the "+" sign next to "Sound, video, and game controllers". USB Instant VCD Audio" should appear. (2) 2 1 12 First English edition for Ulead VideoStudio version 6.0, November 2001. © 1992-2002 Ulead Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without the express written permission of Ulead Systems, Inc. Software license The software described in this document is furnished under a License Agreement, which is included with the product. This Agreement specifies the permitted and prohibited uses of the product. Licenses and trademarks ICI Library © 1991­1992 C-Cube Microsystems. Ulead Systems, Inc., Ulead, the Ulead logo, and Ulead VideoStudio are trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc. All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners. Sample files Files provided as samples on the program CD can be used for personal demonstrations, productions and presentations. No rights are granted for commercial reproduction or redistribution of any sample files. North & South America: Ulead Systems Inc. http://www.ulead.com E-mail: info@ulead.com International: Ulead Systems, Inc. http://www.ulead.com http://www.asiapac.ulead.com http://www.ulead.com.tw E-mail: info@ulead.com.tw Japan: Ulead Systems, Inc. http://www.ulead.co.jp E-mail: info@ulead.co.jp Europe: Ulead Systems GmbH http://www.ulead.de E-mail: info@ulead.de 13 Software Application Installation: STEP 1. Installing Software applications A. Insert the USB Instant VideoCD CD. B. From the Auto-Run Install screen Click "VideoStudio 6" and follow the on-screen instructions. (See Fig. B) Fig. B STEP 2. Getting Started with VideoStudio Here are a few quick tips on getting started in VideoStudio. I - Creating a New Project 1) Click on "New Project". 14 2) The New Project window will appear. Click on "NTSC VCD" (1) in the Select a template menu. Then click on "OK" (2). 1 2 1 II - Setting Capture Options 1) Click on "Options" (1) 2) It will bring up the Options pane. Click on "Capture Properties" (2). 2 3) The Capture Properties window appears. Make sure "Video Capture Filter" is selected. Click on "Properties". 15 4) The Properties Window will appear. Click on the "Video Setting" tab. * 1 2 5) Now click on the arrow under "Video Input" (1) which will bring down the menu. Select "Composite 1" (2). Then click "OK" (3). *Note: You can adjust the picture brightness under the "Video Proc. Amp" (*) 3 1 2 III -Setting Capture Properties (Audio) 1) Click on "Options" then "Capture Properties" which will bring up the Capture Properties window. Click on the arrow (1) under "Property Type" and select "Audio Source"(2). 16 2) Click on "Properties". 3) The Audio Source Window appears. Make sure that "USB Instant VCD Audio" is selected. Click "OK". 1 2 IV- Using the DVDWizard 1) Click on "Export" (1), which brings down the Export pane. Next, click on "Ulead DVD Wizard" (2). 17 2) This brings up the DVD Plug-In Wizard. Here, select "Create scene selection menu" (1) then click "Next" (2). 1 2 1 * 2 3 3) Select scenes to use in the scene selection menu and use the Preview window to browse for scenes and click "Add" (1) to place them in the Scenes list. You can select up to 99 scenes. Select "Locate scene frames" (2) to search for I-frames only. Click "Next" (3). **Option: Select "Add introduction video file" (*) to insert a video clip that will be played automatically when the disc is inserted into the player. Browse and select the DVD / VCD / SVCD compliant file you want to use for your introduction video in the "Add Introduction Video" window then click "Next". 1 4) Select a preset template layout under "Project Template" (1) in the Select Menu Template window. You can also customize the background and enter text captions. Click "Next" (2). 2 18 5) Use the remote control to observe the behavior of your DVD/VCD/SVCD project in the Playback Simulation dialog box. Click "Next". 6) Select the folder location where to output files in the "Determine Output Options Settings" window. Determine also the settings of your CD burner. Click "Next". 7) Determine the output options you want for the video file in the Finish window then click Create DVD/VCD/SVCD to start the burning process (as shown in Fig. C). Fig. C 19 HELP RESOURCES: Video Studio Help ­ Press "F1" on your keyboard at any time. Video Studio User Manual ­ on CD Video Studio Guide ­ Turn this on by clicking on "G" (global properties) and selecting preferences. ADS Web Site: www.adstech.com Support Online: We are constantly adding more information to the On-Line Help section of our web site. Click the "Support" button on the home page and select your product. Here you find support F.A.Q.'s with questions and answers to common issues, downloads, patches, manuals, and other resource material to help you get the most out of your product. For Specific Video Studio software questions: Check the Ulead web site: www.ulead.com E-mail Ulead for help: http://www.ulead.com.tw/ulead/suppform.cfm Call Ulead for help: 1-310-896-6391 For Instant Video Hardware questions: Check the ADS web site: www.adstech.com E-mail ADS for help: www.adstech.com - click e-mail link on support page Call ADS for help: 1-562-926-4338 Support Hours: M-F 8:00 AM ­ 5:00 PM PST 20 S e r vice and Warrant y : Service: If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS Technologies, Inc. product there are several options available to you as described in the technical support section of this manual. Your primary source for information and assistance is always your computer store or computer parts dealer. If your ADS product needs repair or replacement, contact your dealer for on-site repair service. The ADS Technologies technical support and customer service staff can aid in solving many problems. Our technical support department is available to repair any ADS Technologies product. You or your dealer must return products to our factory for repair or warranty replacement. Return/Replacement: If you need to return your ADS Technologies product you should return the product directly to the dealer or store where you purchased the product. Each individual computer store or dealer sets product returns policies for their customers. ADS Technologies, Inc. cannot be responsible for the actions or policies set by our dealers. If you desire to return the product for a refund, you must get the refund from the dealer or store you purchased the product from. If you purchased the product directly from ADS please see the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" on the reverse side of your sales invoice. Returns to ADS Technologies, Inc. are for repair or warranty replacement only. If you need to return product to ADS Technologies, Inc. for repair or replacement you must follow these steps: 1. Call our Technical Support department at (562) 926-4338 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. 2. The RMA number is valid for 30 days. 3. Ship the product to the ADS factory with the RMA number marked on the inside and outside of the package. If there is no RMA number on the package or the RMA number has expired, the shipment will be refused. ADS will not be liable for lost or mis-shipped products. 4. Replacement product cannot be shipped to you until the defective product has been received by ADS. 5. Once the product is received at the factory it will be tested and then repaired or replaced. 6. Turn around time is approximately one week. A repaired or replacement product will be shipped back to you. 21 Warranty: This ADS Technologies, Inc. product comes with a One (1) year hardware warranty. ADS Technologies, Inc. (ADS) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the date of original purchase from ADS or an authorized ADS dealer. This warranty applies only to the original purchase of the product and is not transferable. This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to the user's computer, hardware, software or other related system configuration in which the product interfaces. Proof of purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by ADS occurs. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence, non-authorized modifications, or parts installed without prior written permission from ADS. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, or misapplication, nor as a result of service to the product by anyone other than ADS. If your ADS product is not in working order, your only recourse is repair or warranty replacement, as described above. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will ADS Technologies, Inc. be liable for consequential damages, including but not limited to any lost savings, lost profits, or any other damages, caused by the use of any ADS Technologies, Inc. product or inability to use the product, even if the dealer or ADS Technologies, Inc. has been advised of such liability or other claims. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. FCC Information: Federal communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna . * Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. Notice: (1) The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (2) Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order comply with the emission limits. 22 North America Office 12627 Hidden Creek Way Cerritos, CA 90703 Phone: (562) 926-1928 Fax: (562) 926-0518 Support: (562) 926-4338 European Office Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon Co. Clare, Ireland Phone: +353.61.702042 Part #: 190-511 www.adstech.com USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB