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1. The Vaddio ProductionVIEW DV Capture interface is easy to use and is compatible with many of the most popular video software packages available today The DV Capture has universal device drivers built in for auto recognition and driver installation when using Windows XP or Windows 2000 and Macintosh computers with OS 9 0 4 and above Intended Use Before installing the Vaddio ProductionVIEW DV Capture please read the entire manual thoroughly The system was designed built and tested for use indoors and with the provided power supply and cabling The use of a power supply other than the one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the electronics and or create a potentially unsafe operating condition Save These Instructions The information contained in this manual will help you install the Vaddio ProductionVIEW DV Capture For reference Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings on the website These documents can be downloaded from www vaddio com free of charge Important Safeguards Read and understand all instructions before using Do not operate any electrical device if it has been dropped or damaged In the case of damaged devices a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating it To reduce the risk of electric shock do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions Use only the power supply provide2. DIP Switch Configuration Mac Mac Down oime windows 2000 Mee 15bit aaxtz Switch 1 Black level setting either 7 5 IRE or 0 IRE O IRE is primarily used in Japan Switches 2 amp 3 Set to match the timing of the operating system being used Switch 4 Set for either 12 bit or 16 bit audio sampling rates Video Editing Software Compatibility The DV Capture can be used with virtually any video editing software that is compatible with DV We have tested DV Capture with the following software applications Video Studio 9 Video Studio 11 Adobe Premiere Elements 3 0 Sony Vegas 6 0 WMCAP exe WinDV exe DVIO exe Windows MovieMaker iMovie Final Cut Express HD QuickTime Broadcaster It is recommended not to switch between QuickTime Broadcaster and other applications In testing when QuickTime Broadcaster was launched then another video capture or editing application was started DV Capture stopped sending digital video to the computer and DV Capture had to be rebooted ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 7 of 10 vaddi Technical Specifications Production VIEW DV Capture B NTSC 720 x 480 30 fps Capture Resolution PAL 720 x 576 25 fps Capture Format l l 12 bit 32 kHz Audio Capture 16 bit 48 kHz Power Input 18 VDC 1amp Component Y Pb Pr 480i RCA F Video Inputs S Video 4 pin Mini DIN Composite RCA Connector Audo inputs Unbalanc
3. addi 2007 Vaddio All Rights Reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice Vaddio and ProductionVIEW are registered trademarks of Vaddio All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Form Number 341 600 Rev A
4. d with the Production VIEW DV Capture Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties 2007 Vaddio All Rights Reserved ProductionVIEW DV Capture Document 341 600 Rev A vaddic gt Unpacking Carefully remove all of the parts from the packaging Remove and identify the following parts of the ProductionVIEW DV Capture ProductionVIEW DV Capture Part Number 999 5410 000 North America model includes e One 1 ProductionVIEW DV Capture e One 1 18 VDC Power Supply with AC North America AC Cord e One 1 6 RCA to RCA x 3 cable yellow red amp white e One 1 6 S Video Cable e One 1 6 6 Pin to 6 Pin FireWire 1394 Cable e User Manual Document Number 341 600 ProductionVIEW DV Capture Part Number 999 5410 001 International model includes e One 1 ProductionVIEW DV Capture e One 1 18 VDC Power Supply with Euro and UK AC Cord e One 1 6 RCA to RCA x 3 cable yellow red amp white e One 1 6 S Video Cable e One 1 6 6 Pin to 6 Pin FireWire 1394 Cable e User Manual Document Number 341 600 Key Features e Converts analog video and audio to DV format e Compatible with a wide range of DV editing software see list tested software on page 7 e DV Capture automatically detects which video input 480i component S Video or composite is connected to the device e DV Capture has a choice of either balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA left and right inputs for aud
5. deo Editor application and you are ready to capture video Press the Play button on your video editor s preview window to begin previewing video For iMovie press Import to begin recording a eS ae Capturing Video with your Video Capture Edit Software Windows amp Mac When powered up the DV Capture 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 DV Capture 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 ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 6 of 10 vaddi
6. e has 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 If possible use a separate drive even an external FireWire drive for saving captured video Close all unnecessary programs and background tasks when recording or exporting video Hardware Installation Hardware Installation WINDOWS Quick Start 1 oe is ae ad Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable directly between the DV Capture and computer Connecting through a 1394 Hub Repeater is not recommended Connect Audio Video cables between your video devices and DV Capture Connect A C Power adapter Windows XP and Windows 2000 will automatically recognize the device and install drivers Once the device drivers are installed a PYRO A V Link will appear under Windows Device manager as an Imaging Device Vaddio uses the PYRO A V Link engine for the ProductionVIEW DV Capture Start the Video capture or editing application Press the Play button on the video editor s preview window to begin previewing video Press Record or Capture button to begin recording to the computer hard drive Windows Software The drivers necessary for the DV Capture 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 Pre
7. e will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair All components must be returned for testing as a complete unit Vaddio will not accept responsibility for shipment after it has left the premises Vaddio Technical support Vaddio technicians will determine and discuss with the customer the criteria for repair costs and or replacement Vaddio Technical Support can be contacted through one of the following resources e mail support at support vaddio com or online at www vaddio com Return Material Authorization RMA number Before returning a product for repair or replacement request an RMA from Vaddio s technical support Provide a technician with a return phone number e mail address shipping address and product serial numbers and describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase and proof of purchase Include your assigned RMA number in all correspondence with Vaddio Write your assigned RMA number on the outside of the box when returning the product Voided warranty The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been removed or if the product has been disassembled or damaged through misuse accident modifications or unauthorized repair Cutting the power supply cable on the secondary side low voltage side to extend the power to the device camera or controller voids the warranty for that device Shipping and handling Vaddio will not pay for inbound shipping tra
8. ed 10 dB Left Right RCA F p Balanced 4 dB Left Right XLR F Dual recessed trim potentiometers Left Right AAL EON EAGT AOIS 24 dB Attenuation from unity gain 0 dB l S Video 4 pin Mini DIN HAEE CUPUG Composite RCA Connector Audio Outputs Unbalanced 10 dB Left Right RCA F DV Output 6 pin FireWire connector ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 8 of 10 vaddi Warranty Information Hardware Warranty One year limited warranty on all parts Vaddio warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the day of purchase from Vaddio If Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty period they will at their option repair or replace products that prove to be defective Exclusions The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer customer applied software or interfacing unauthorized modifications or misuse operation outside the normal environmental specifications for the product use of the incorrect power supply improper extension of the power supply cable or improper site operation and maintenance Vaddio Customer service Vaddio will test repair or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty and is found to be defective If the product is out of warranty Vaddio will test then repair the product or products The cost of parts and labor charg
9. i en vV ag 205 Westwood Ave Long Branch NJ 07740 Phone 866 94 BOARDS 26273 732 222 1511 Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators Fax 732 222 7086 E mail sales touchboards com VADDIO PRODUCTIONVIEW DV CAPTURE Professional Digital Video Capture Interface for PC and MAC Platforms Yeats fel ep Production View DV Capture ov ALDH UT VIGEO GUT 0 WED iM t mr e e Ta iom wooo A L Santeg SETTINGS Figure 1 ProductionVIEW DV Capture Front Panel top and the Rear Panel Connections bottom Overview The Vaddio ProductionVIEW DV Capture interface is a high quality analog video to digital video converter and capture device with audio for both PC and Mac FireWire 1394 enabled computer platforms As a part of the ProductionVIEW console suite of products the DV Capture interface is the ultimate tool for capturing and converting live or prerecorded analog video and pro audio feeds into professional quality DV format The DV Capture has standard definition video inputs that include composite video S Video and component Y Pg Pr video and a 6 Pin FireWire 1394 output The DV Capture is well suited to be used with a professional audio mixer and is equipped with professional level stereo line inputs on XLR connectors as well as stereo line level inputs on RCA connectors Each channel can also be attenuated with the recessed level controls to ensure proper level matching between analog sources
10. io with 24 dB attenuators on each input e Compatible with both PC and Mac computers e Auto detection for NISC and PAL video standards Operating the ProductionVIEW DV Capture The ProductionVIEW DV Capture can be used as either a stand alone device or integrated with ProductionVIEW series of camera control consoles and switchers To set up the DV Capture connect up your choice of audio balanced or unbalanced and video component composite or S video Plug in the 6 pin FireWire 1394 cable and connect the other end to your computer FireWire 1394 input DV Capture is a true plug and play device with no programming or configuration required Once all your cabling is connected to DV Capture and to your computer plug in the power supply turn your computer on and launch your digital video capture or editing software Front Panel The front panel has a green LED power indicator light When the power supply is plugged in the LED illuminates Power LED Figure 2 Power light indicates when DV Capture is receiving power ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 2 of 10 Connecting the Audio and Video Inputs on the Back Panel LINEIN VIDEOIN R Fi i 4 F ry y R tine 24 0dB 24 0dB S VIDEO VIDEO OUT a0 VIDED IN p i om n P R L os VIDEO PR Pa Y Figure 3 Back Panel Connections Power audio and video inputs top DV audio out video out and SD video input bottom Back Panel Co
11. miere you are ready to connect your video devices and start capturing video ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 5 of 10 vaddi For Apple Macintosh Computers Mac Minimum System Requirements e 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 OHCl compliant 1394 add in card Note Most 1394 add in cards are OHCI compliant including the DV Capture 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 Hardware Installation MAC Quick Start 1 Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable between the DV Capture and computer Connect directly to the 1394 Host port Connecting through a 1394 Hub Repeater is not recommended Connect Audio Video cables between your audio amp video hardware and DV Capture Connect Power Your Mac will automatically recognize the device Once the device has been detected PYRO A V Link will appear under the profiler as shown on this page Vaddio uses the PYRO A V Link engine for the ProductionVIEW DV Capture Start your Vi
12. nnections and Controls 7 8 9 Power 18 VDC Power Adapter Use only the power supply provided Audio Input Balanced Audio Line Inputs right and left on XLR connectors Audio Level Controls 24 dB recessed attenuators for right and left channels of audio input Audio Input Unbalanced Audio Line Inputs right and left on RCA connectors Composite Video Input Composite video input on an RCA connector S Video Input Input on a 4 Pin mini DIN connector offers improved performance and is recommended highly over composite video input DIP Switches Settings For configuring your DV Capture for TV input signal computer software and audio settings DV Output On 6 pin FireWire 1394 connector Unbalanced Audio Output Line outputs right and left on RCA connectors 10 Composite Video Output Composite video output on an RCA connector 11 S Video Output 4 Pin mini DIN connector offers improved performance and is recommended highly over composite video input 12 Component Video Input Standard Definition Only 480i Y Pb Pr Analog Component video inputs on RCA connectors ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 3 of 10 vaddic Connecting the DV Capture to Audio and Video Sources The DV Capture can accept analog component 480i composite or S Video signals Choose one of those three options and connect video to only one For audio there is a choice of either balanced or unbalanced line inputs As
13. nsportation or insurance charges or accept any responsibility for laws and ordinances from inbound transit Vaddio will pay for outbound shipping transportation and insurance charges for all items under warranty but will not assume responsibility for loss and or damage by the outbound freight carrier If the return shipment appears damaged retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier Contact your carrier immediately Products not under warranty Payment arrangements are required before outbound shipment for all out of warranty products Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices Other General Information Care and Cleaning Do not attempt to take this product apart at any time There are no user serviceable components inside e Do not spill liquids on the ProductionVIEW DV Capture e Keep this device away from food and liquid e For smears or smudges on the console wipe with a clean soft cloth e Do not use any strong or abrasive chemicals Operating and Storage Conditions Do not store or operate the ProductionVIEW DV Capture under the following conditions e Temperatures above 40 C 104 F or temperatures below 0 C 32 F e High humidity condensing or wet environments e In inclement weather e Dusty environments e Under severe vibration ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 9 of 10 v
14. with the video options choose only the balanced or unbalanced inputs Figure 4 Connecting the DV Capture to A V Sources Computer with FireWire connection 6 pin FireWire DV Connection ALO GUT VIDED OUT BG WOES iH m L LI Ere ai a Ph R OUNEN Balanced 4 or Unbalanced 10 Line Level Audio Input R amp L Analog Component Video Standard Definition Only Composite or S Video meat ProductionVIEW FX Video Console Audio Mixer a E e e e el a ProductionVIEW DV Capture 341 600 Rev A Page 4 of 10 vaddi For Windows based Computers Windows Minimum System Requirements e Processor 800 MHz CPU or faster OS Windows XP Windows 2000 RAM 128 MB or higher Hard Disk 500 MB or higher Ultra DMA 5400 RPM or faster with DMA enabled Monitor Graphics Resolution of 1024 x 768 32 bit color DirectX 8 1 or later Sound Standard Windows compatible sound card 1394 Port OHCl compliant 1394 card or built in port functioning properly Texas Instruments or Agere based 1394 host controllers are recommended e Note Most 1394 add in cards are OHCI compliant including the DV Capture 1394 card Optimize your system for DV capture and editing It is highly recommended that you complete the following procedures to ensure smooth video capture 1 2 3 4 Make sure all of your drives are defragmented This is done in Windows under Accessories System tools Make sure your driv
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