Getting Started - Windows - ADS PYRO A/V Link User Manual

Getting Started - Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Processor: Plll 500 MHz or faster
OS: Windows 98SE, WinME, WinXP or Win2000
RAM: 128 MB or greater
Hard Disk: 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 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.
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