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High Quality Analog to DV Video Converter
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User's Guide
First Edition
www.adstech.com
Technical Support: 562.926.4338
Technical Support Hours: M-F
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  • Page 1 PYRO A/V Link High Quality Analog to DV Video Converter User's Guide First Edition www.adstech.com Technical Support: 562.926.4338 Technical Support Hours: M-F 8am-5pm, PST...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Export DV to your Digital Camcorder ............... Dub video from an Analog device to a Digital recorder or from a Digital deck or camcorder to an Analog video tape machine .......... PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description ................Front Panel ....................... Rear Panel ........................

  • Page 4: Pyro A/V Link

    Video Studio Manual and other Help sources ..............Adobe Premiere ......................AVID Xpress DV 3.5 ..................... Final Cut Pro ........................ Detailed Product Specifications ..................Trouble Shooting ....................... Warranty Information ......................Contacting Technical Support ................... Notes ..........................PYRO A/V LINK 2...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    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.

  • Page 6: Features

    Capture as MPEG-2 video and Create VCD, SVCD, DVD disks (Windows only using Video Studio) 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.

  • Page 7: Connection Configurations

    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 * Capture any Analog Video source to PC or Mac via the A/V link and a FireWire connection.

  • Page 8: Capture From A Dv Camcorder

    Digital deck or camcorder to an analog video tape machine 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 6...

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    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. 4 Position Dip Switch POSITION 48 KHz/16 bit Audio Win 2000 DOWN 32 KHz/12 bit Audio...
  • Page 11 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 this user guide for a complete listing of every country. PYRO A/V LINK 9...

  • Page 12: 6 Pin 1394/Firewire Connection

    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 10...

  • Page 13: Getting Started - Windows

    Sound: Standard 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...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    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.
  • Page 15 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...

  • Page 16: Getting Started - Mac

    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).

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation 2

    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.

  • Page 18: Computer Connected Configurations

    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...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Capturing Video With Your Video Capture/Edit Software

    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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Connecting For Analog Record And Preview At The Same Time

    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.

  • Page 23: Connecting For Capture From Dv Camcorder

    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.

  • Page 24: Exporting Video From A Video Editor To An Analog Device

    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.

  • Page 25: 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.

  • Page 26: Non-Computer Configurations

    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...

  • Page 27: Add A Preview Monitor To This Configuration

    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.

  • Page 28: Add A Preview Monitor To This Configuration

    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.

  • Page 29: Capturing And Editing Video

    PYRO A/V Link lets you capture any analog video content in the DV format and allows you to export back to tape when your movie is ready for an audience.

  • Page 30: Final Cut Express

    Capture video: Simply connect your PYRO A/V Link to your Mac and capture video directly to the Browser window. Then organize and manage your clips with ease. Nonlinear editing tools: Edit your video using professional tools like razor blade, slip, slide, ripple, roll, extend and split.

  • Page 31: Video Capture And Editing Program For Windows Users

    Lots of Video Editing software choices For the windows user there are many software vendors offering video editing software. PYRO A/V Link is compatible with all of the applications that support the DV format. Some of these applications are listed below:...

  • Page 32: Adobe Premiere 6.5

    Adobe Title Designer. And use professional audio-editing tools to make a dramatic impact with high-quality audio. *See using PYRO A/V Link with Adobe Premiere for tips Avid Xpress DV v3.5 Want to use the software the TV and film...

  • Page 33: Videostudio From Ulead

    Microsoft’s Movie Maker 2. We wouldn’t want you get home with your new PYRO A/V Link and not have a complete video capture and editing application to use, so we have included Video Studio 6 with your PYRO A/V Link.
  • Page 34 Teveo Live – it’s a fun software application that turns your PC into a Live Web Cam. What ever video you run through the PYRO A/V Link will be displayed to anyone (private or public) on the Teveo web site.

  • Page 35: Using Video Studio Software

    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 33...

  • Page 36: Hardware Checkup Before Using Videostudio

    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.
  • Page 37 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: •...

  • Page 38: Installing And Running Videostudio

    PC. To run VideoStudio: • Double-click the VideoStudio icon on your Windows desktop. Running VideoStudio from Windows Start menu • Select the VideoStudio icon from the VideoStudio program group on the Windows Start menu. PYRO A/V LINK 36...

  • Page 39: Configuring Videostudio

    8.) Click PLAY on the Preview Window and you will see your video previewing. 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.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Getting Around Videostudio

    The Options Panel may contain one or two tabs. Information in each tab vary depending on the selected clip. Options Panel in Story- board Step PYRO A/V LINK 39...
  • Page 42 Use the left and right line Mode. clips directly on the project. buttons or grab the Scroll Bar to move around your project. ToolTips Place the mouse over a button or object to display a balloon which identifies the item. PYRO A/V LINK 40...
  • Page 43 And if you change your mind, simply contains many useful tools such click Redo. as online Help and Preferences. You can also setup Device control and Capture plug-in from here. Settings and Com- mands pop-up menu PYRO A/V LINK 41...
  • Page 44 (between Mark in and Mark out) on the Trim audio output or music. This Bar. During playback, click the button again to adjusts the volume of your stop. speakers at the same time. PYRO A/V LINK 42...
  • Page 45 Video Studio allows you to save your project in many video file formats. Please keep in mind that if you wish to send video out through PYRO A/V Link to view your movie on a TV or record to video tape, only DV files can be exported out through PYRO A/V Link.

  • Page 46: Steps To Create Your Movie

    This is where you arrange, edit, and trim your video clips. Video filters can also be applied to your video clips in this step. Transition effects between scenes are fun and easy. Thumbnail ani- mations and drag-and-drop operations put dozens of cool effects at your fingertips. PYRO A/V LINK 44...
  • Page 47 • Since video rendering usually requires large hard disk space, use the Preview Tab in the Preferences dialog box to assign proper space and folders in your hard disk(s). This should be done before opening a project in VideoStudio to ensure enough there is space for rendering and previewing. PYRO A/V LINK 45...

  • Page 48: Start

    If prop- erties such as file format, frame size, etc. are not identical, VideoStudio displays a message and gives you the option to have the project settings automatically adjusted to match the clip’s prop- erties. PYRO A/V LINK 46...
  • Page 49 Select the one that most closely matches the type of movie you want to create. Customized templates have been cre- ated for PYRO A/V Link so you can easily select the format based on your desired video project type; i.e. VCD, SVCD or DVD.
  • Page 50 3. Click Open. Note:A faster way to open an existing project is to click it in the Recent file list. VideoStudio, however, cannot open a project that has been moved or removed. PYRO A/V LINK 48...

  • Page 51: Selecting A Template

    MPEG-2 lets you output in SVCD or DVD. • The widely-used Microsoft AVI is ideal for videos intended for viewing on most PCs. • Streaming formats such as MOV, RM, and WMV are used in creating video for sharing over the Internet. PYRO A/V LINK 49...

  • Page 52: Capture

    Displays the detected capture Click to work in Capture Mode device and lists other capture and perform capturing tasks. Switch to playback mode device drivers installed in your Click to work in Playback Mode computer. for instant previews. PYRO A/V LINK 50...
  • Page 53 4. When you get to the part of the video you want to record, click Capture Video on the Capture Settings Tab in the Options Panel. 5. Click Capture Video again or press [Esc] to stop capturing. PYRO A/V LINK 51...
  • Page 54 4.) Ulead DSW MPEG Capture Plug-in will be detected automatically. Use this capture plug-in when capturing MPEG from a DV source such as PYRO A/V Link or directly from a digital camcorder. 5.) Click Options and select MPEG Settings. Choose the type of MPEG you would like to capture and set the other attributes.

  • Page 55: Capturing Still Images

    For example, if you captured as VCD the image resolution will be 352 x 240. If you cap- tured the file in DV format the image will have a resolution of 720 x 480. PYRO A/V LINK 53...

  • Page 56: Video Studio Manual And Other Help Sources

    Full Manual The Full manual is located on the PYRO A/V Link 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.

  • Page 57: Adobe Premiere

    Adobe Premiere Adobe Premiere – Notes 1.) Use Generic DV device control for the PYRO A/V Link 2.) Select, File, Capture, Movie Capture – the video capture Window will appear. 3.) Click the PLAY button on the video capture window and video will appear.
  • Page 58 Capturing Video with Adobe Premiere 6.5 1. Make sure the PYRO A/V Link is already connected via firewire to your computer. 2. Run Adobe Premiere and select your PROJECT SETTINGS. 3. Click FILE / CAPTURE / MOVIE CAPTURE 4. The PYRO A/V Link should be...

  • Page 59: Avid Xpress Dv 3.5

    GENERIC DVDevice – NTSC (PAL if your converting analog PAL signals to DV) 4. If the PYRO A/V Link is not detected, click on the button illustrated below and click auto- configure. 5. To start capture, click on the...

  • Page 60: Final Cut Pro

    Using A/V Link with Final Cut Pro Capturing Video with Final Cut Pro 1. Make sure the PYRO A/V Link is already connected via firewire to your computer. 2. Click on FINAL CUT PRO / Audio/ Video Settings 3. Select the DEVICE CONTROL PRESETS TAB, Hilite Non-Controllable Device Click OK.

  • Page 61: Detailed Product Specifications

    § 4 Pin 1394 connector o Audio § Right and Left RCA Outputs: o Video § RCA, S-VHS § 6 Pin 1394 Connector o Audio § Right and Left RCA Product Name: PYRO A/V Link Part Number: API-550 PYRO A/V LINK 59...

  • Page 62: Trouble Shooting

    Video will not Preview in Video Studio 6 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 ____ of this manual.

  • Page 63: Warranty Information

    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.

  • Page 64: Contacting Technical Support

    ADS Technologies North America Office 12627 Hidden Creek Way Cerritos, CA, 90703 Phone: 562.926.1928 Technical Support: 562.926.4338 Technical Support Hours: M-F 8am-5pm PST Fax: 562.926.0518 European Office Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon Co. Clare, Ireland Phone: +353.61.702042 PYRO A/V LINK 62...

  • Page 65: Notes

    Notes PYRO A/V LINK 63...
  • Page 66 ADS Technologies North America Office 12627 Hidden Creek Way Cerritos, CA, 90703 Phone: 562.926.1928 Technical Support: 562.926.4338 Technical Support Hours: M-F 8am-5pm PST Fax: 562.926.0518 European Office Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon Co. Clare, Ireland Phone: +353.61.702042 Part No. 550-551 www.adstech.com...

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