System Requirements - VideoLogic CaptivatorPro User Manual

System requirements

Hardware
To run Captivator Pro/TV, you need a computer with a
33 MHz 386 SX processor or better, 4 MB of RAM, and a spare
16-bit ISA bus slot. You must have a graphics card with a
VM-Channel connector, such as VideoLogic's 928Movie or
PCI Movie, installed in your computer.
To capture video clips we recommend that you use a PC with a
66 MHz 486 processor or better and a VL bus 928Movie or
PCI Movie graphics card.
If you have a Captivator ProTV and intend to use the TV tuner, it
is worth supplying a good strong signal—70dB µV for best
results. If the picture is weak and snowy, you may need a better
aerial/antenna or a booster. If you use a booster do not place it
too close to your computer. Your local aerial/antenna specialist
will be able to advise you on the optimum position for your
booster. If you need to share an aerial/antenna feed with a TV or
VCR, it is best to use a booster with two or more outputs. If you
use a splitter, make sure it is a low loss type as cheap passive
splitters usually lose too much signal.
Software
To use Captivator Pro/TV you need Windows 3.1 or above
running in enhanced mode. Microsoft recommend DOS 5.0 or
above for Video for Windows. If you are using a 928Movie you
need version 1.1.1 or above of the 928Movie software. If you are
using PCI Movie we recommend version 1.1 or above of the PCI
Movie software.
To capture video clips you need Video for Windows 1.1 and a
Video for Windows capture application.
To use TV Snap you need Video for Windows 1.1.
If you are capturing video clips to your hard disk, do not use
DoubleSpace, Stacker
to compress the data on your hard disk. We also recommend that
you defragment your disk regularly using the Defrag command if
you are using DOS 6.0 or later, or an application such as
SpeedDisk
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