VADDIO ProductionVIEW DV Capture Manual

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Professional Digital Video Capture Interface for PC and MAC Platforms
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, P , P ) video and a 6-Pin FireWire/1394 output. The DV Capture is well suited to be used
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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.
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 provided with the ProductionVIEW 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.
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