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All rights reserved (17.06.04). 2 CameoConvert (English) Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................. 4 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................. 4 Product description .............................................................................................................. 5 Connections ......................................................................................................................... 6 The front panel .................................................................................................................... 6 The rear panel ..................................................................................................................... 6 Getting started...................................................................................................................... 7 Options ................................................................................................................................7 Input signal.......................................................................................................................7 Audio settings...................................................................................................................7 Advanced settings ........................................................................................................... 8 Application examples ........................................................................................................... 9 Bridge between analog video device / TV and PC ............................................................. 9 Bridge between AV and DV camcorders............................................................................ 9 Appendix .............................................................................................................................10 Service at TerraTec. ............................................................................................................10 Broken?!............................................................................................................................. 11 General terms and conditions of service .........................................................................12 Glossary ............................................................................................................................. 13 CameoConvert (English) 3 Preface Thank you for choosing a TerraTec product. We would like to congratulate you on your decision to buy this sophisticated piece of state-of-the-art technology. The Cameo Convert is a professional product that forms a bridge between the worlds of analog and digital video. We're convinced that the Cameo Convert will be both very useful and a lot of fun for you for a long time to come. The following is a brief overview of the features of your new Cameo Convert. Scope of delivery · · · · · · · · · · · CAMEO CONVERT S video cable Composite cable Stereo audio cable Power supply unit DV (IEEE-1394) cable (4-pin to 6-pin) DV (IEEE-1394) cable (6-pin to 6-pin) Scart/Composite adapter Ulead VideoStudio 8 Hardware and software manual Registration card with the serial number Please fill out and return the registration card to us at your earliest convenience or register online at http://www.terratec.net/register.htm. This is important for support and hotline services. 4 CameoConvert (English) Product description CAMEO CONVERT is a bridge between worlds... ... analog or digital: the external converter transfers recordings from one medium to another in the best possible quality. Connect your VCR, TV, analog camcorder or DVD player to your desktop or notebook PC, Mac or DV camcorder in a few simple steps. From analog to digital (and back), please... Would you like to digitize your analog videos, edit them on your PC or Mac and store them on DVD or (S)VCD with the click of a mouse? Transfer digital videos to your VCR or TV? Or simply set up a connection between your DVD player, VCR, camcorder, TV or computer to view, copy and convert video material? It's all no problem with CAMEO CONVERT. It features suitable connections for any purpose--from the lightning-fast FireWireTM port to analog video-in and video-out (S video, composite) to audio inputs and outputs. It's everything you need to go from analog to digital--and back, if necessary. Just what you need, whenever you need it. It's all there: a full range of accessories CAMEO CONVERT comes with a complete accessory package to cover all of your video transfer needs. It includes suitable connector cables (two DV cables, S video cable, A/V cable, Scartcomposite adapter) and a powerful PC software package, including Ulead VideoStudio 8 for professional video editing and archival on (S)VCD or DVD. CameoConvert (English) 5 Connections The front panel u vw xy z { | u v w x y z { | 6-pin DV (FireWireTM, IEEE1394) interface for DV In/Out This LED is lit when the selected video source is DV * This LED is lit when the selected video source is AV * This LED is lit when 12-bit encoding is used for the sound * This LED is lit when 16-bit encoding is used for the sound * S video (Y/C) input Composite video input (cinch) Stereo audio inputs (cinch) The rear panel d d e f g h i j e f g h i j Stereo audio outputs (cinch) Composite video output (cinch) S video (Y/C) output Device settings (DIP switch) * 6-pin DV (FireWireTM, IEEE1394) interface for DV In/Out DC input (+5 VDC / 6 Watt) Power switch (on/off) * These settings must be configured manually. This topic will be covered later under Settings. CameoConvert (English) 6 Getting started Please use the included power supply j. Simply switch the Cameo Convert on j. It's now ready to use. Options Two buttons are located on the top of the unit. Input signal Press the "SOURCE" button to choose whether you would like to convert AV to DV (LED must be lit) or DV to AV (LED must be lit). Caution: Please wait five seconds after pressing the SOURCE button before changing the operating mode again. Audio settings Press "AUDIO" and choose whether the converter will use 12-bit or 16-bit encoding for the sound. The LED must be lit for 12-bit encoding, LED for 16-bit. CameoConvert (English) 7 Advanced settings It's not necessary to change these settings in the everyday use of the Cameo Convert. Nevertheless, we would like to give you an overview of the functions of the individual DIP switches. To access the DIP switches, carefully remove the cover g. The DIP switches in detail S1 S2 S3 S4 & S5 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF -> -> -> -> -> -> PAL NTSC system 7.5 IRE (NTSC standard, except Japan) 0 IRE (NTSC standard, Japan) automatic recognition of the video source manual recognition of the video source These two switches let you adapt the Cameo Convert perfectly to suit your purposes. They are not important in most cases, however, as the device's performance is very good with the default settings. S4 ON -> OFF -> Default setting Windows 2000 Windows ME / XP Windows 2000, if many DV devices are connected ON S5 OFF S4 ON -> OFF -> Caution: you must restart the Cameo Convert after every change. 8 CameoConvert (English) Application examples Cameo Convert is compatible with DV (iLink, FireWireTM or IEEE-1394), Digital 8, Video 8, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C and S-VHS-C formats. This results in a broad range of potential uses. Bridge between analog video device / TV and PC An especially interesting application is as a bridge between analog video devices and PCs, permitting existing analog video material to be digitized, edited and stored on (S)VCD, DVD or videotape. Simply connect your analog video device to the video input or and the audio inputs . Please use the appropriate cables (included) for this connection. Next, connect the DV input/output to the FireWireTM port of your PC: Please also use the included DV cable (IEEE1394 6-pin to 6-pin) for this connection. Switch the Cameo Convert on. Your PC will automatically recognize the Cameo Convert as a DV camcorder. The Cameo Convert will be listed in your PC's Device Manager under "Imaging devices" as "MS DV camera and video recorder". To launch the Device Manager, press and hold the Windows key (with the Windows logo) and press the Pause key. This will open the System Properties window. Under Windows 2000 or XP, click the "Hardware" tab and then the "Device Manager" button. Press the SOURCE button of the Cameo Convert once to select AV as the video source. The LED must light up. Now launch your software. For more information on ULEAD VideoStudio 8, please see the other manual. To copy the edited video material from the software back to analog video tape or preview the material on your TV, simply use the SOURCE button to set the source to DV. The LED will light and the effects you have applied will be shown on your TV in real time. Bridge between AV and DV camcorders Naturally, a computer is not necessary when using the Cameo Convert. It can also be used as a bridge between digital and analog video equipment. Your DV camcorder will have a socket labeled as "DV IN", "DV IN / OUT" or "iLinkTM". Connect the smaller plug of the DV cable (IEEE1394 6-pin to 4-pin) to the socket on your DV camcorder and the larger one to the Cameo Convert, or h. The connection of the analog video device will naturally depend on its purpose. If you would like to copy from DV to AV, connect the analog video device to the rear panel, or for the opposite direction to the front panel. Set the direction by simply pressing the SOURCE button. The LED or will indicate the selected direction. Finally, press Record or Play on the connected devices. CameoConvert (English) 9 Appendix Service at TerraTec. "Rien ne va plus--Nothing's working" can happen to the best systems. If this happens to you, the TerraTec team is happy to offer its service and support. Your first move should be to check our website http://www.terratec.com/ for current answers to frequently asked questions and the latest drivers. If these options do not provide the necessary help, please contact our phone helpline or contact us online at http://supporten.terratec.net/. In either case, please have the following information handy: · · · · your registration number, this documentation, the manual of your motherboard, and a screen shot of your BIOS configuration (if possible). In addition, it would be helpful to our technicians if you are at your computer during the phone call so that you can carry out our tips and tricks directly. Please do not forget to write down the name of the respective support technician if you contact our Support Team. You will need this name if a defect is present and your card needs to be mailed to us. 10 CameoConvert (English) Broken?! Before you send the device back, be sure to contact us! Make a note of the name of your support contact and follow these simple instructions: · Please fill out the service request form provided with your CameoConvert clearly and completely. The more clearly and det ...