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- Page 1 English Manual Version: 08.11.02...
- Page 2 CE Declaration TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: Cameo Convert to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: 1. EN 55022 Class B 2. EN 55024 3.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the DVD plug-in......................16 Appendix ..........................17 FAQ—frequently-asked questions and their answers............17 The perfect PC ........................19 Internet links for digital video editing................19 Service at TerraTec......................20 Broken?!..........................21 General terms and conditions of service ................ 22 Glossary ..........................23 CameoConvert (English) -
Page 4: Preface
Cameo Convert is a profes- sional product that forms a bridge between the worlds of analog and digital video. We're con- vinced that the Cameo Convert will be both very useful and a lot of fun for you for a long time to come. -
Page 5: Product Description
Just what you need, whenever you need it. It's all there: a complete accessories package. CAMEO CONVERT comes with a complete accessory package to cover all of your video transfer needs. It includes suitable connector cables (two DV cables, S video cable, A/V cable, Scart- composite adapter) and a powerful PC software package, including Ulead MediaStudio VE 6.5... -
Page 6: Connections
Connections The front panel v w x y 6-pin DV (FireWire™, IEEE1394) interface for DV In/Out This LED is lit when the selected video source is DV * This LED is lit when the selected video source is AV * This LED is lit when 12-bit encoding is used for the sound * This LED is lit when 16-bit encoding is used for the sound * S video (Y/C) input... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Please use the included power supply (14). Simply switch the Cameo Convert on (15). It's now ready to use. Options Two buttons are located on the top of the unit. Input signal Press the “SOURCE” button to choose whether you would like to convert AV to DV (LED ... -
Page 8: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings It's not necessary to change these settings in the everyday use of the Cameo Convert. Never- theless, we would like to give you an overview of the functions of the individual DIP switches. To access the DIP switches, carefully remove the cover g. -
Page 9: Application Examples
“Device Manager” tab; in Windows 2000 or XP, click the “Hardware” tab and the “Device Manager” button. Press the SOURCE button of the Cameo Convert once to select AV as the video source. The LED must light up. -
Page 10: Installing The Software
Installing the software Inserting the installation CD will automatically launch the installation routine. If this is not the case, please execute AUTORUN.EXE in the root folder of the CD manually. While the installation program will take care of a lot of the work, we were unfortunately not able to automate everything for you. -
Page 11: First Steps
We would like to provide a brief introduction to video capture in this chapter. 1. Connect the Cameo Convert to the FireWire™ port of your PC and the analog video source. 2. Switch on the Cameo Convert and set it to “AV-in” mode. Your system will now automati- cally recognize that the Cameo Convert has been connected to your computer. -
Page 12: Dv Editing With The Video Editor
Note: there is no sound in the preview. 8. End the recording after a few seconds by pressing the “ESC” key. You have now stored your first video clip on your hard drive, ready for editing. Repeat the steps described above a second time for another video clip so that you have enough suitable material for the instructions in the next chapter. - Page 13 And here we go: · When you launch Video Editor 6.5, you will first be prompted for your project settings. Select DV (PAL, Audio 48 kHz). · Next, double-click the video track Va located in the time axis. · A file selector window will appear from which you can select your first video clip. ·...
- Page 14 From there you can send the preview directly to your TV. If this is not the case, set your Cameo Convert to “DV-in” with the Source button. To display a video in the preview window of Ulead MediaStudio, simply disconnect the Cameo Convert from your PC or switch the Cameo Convert off. CameoConvert (English)
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Page 15: Dv Output To Your Analog Video Device
(The Cameo Convert must be set to “DV-in” for this.) 1. Connect the Cameo Convert to the FireWire™ port of your PC and the analog video device. 2. Switch on the Cameo Convert and set it to “DV-in” mode. Your system will now automati- cally recognize that the Cameo Convert has been connected to your computer. -
Page 16: Using The Dvd Plug-In
Using the DVD plug-in. Films that you would like to store on VCD, SVCD or DVD must be available in MPEG format and a specific resolution. The following table will help you prepare your videos correctly. Medium Resolution Frame Video data rate Audio data rate rate 720 x 576... -
Page 17: Appendix
Appendix FAQ—frequently-asked questions and their answers. <I can't play back video data from MediaStudio Pro 6.5 VE in Windows 98 SE as described in the “DV output to your camcorder” chapter. 1. It's very likely that you have not installed DirectX 8.X. You can find it on the included installation CD. - Page 18 In “VideoCapture” I get the message that the capture driver could not be accessed. Recording is not possible. Check whether Cameo Convert is entered in the Win98 SE/ME, 2000 or XP Device Man- ager. This is done automatically by the operating system. If this is not the case, click “Re- fresh”.
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Page 19: The Perfect Pc
The perfect PC Sorry, it hasn't been built yet. Every PC has its advantages and disadvantages and should therefore be designed for its primary purpose. In the following, we've compiled a little list to help you in your selection: The CPU The speed of the CPU tends to be of secondary importance when working with DV video. -
Page 20: Service At Terratec
The first way should be the Internet: under http://www.terratec.net you will always find current answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the latest drivers. All of that is also accessible via our mailbox system. -
Page 21: Broken
· Please fill out the service request form provided with your Cameo Convert clearly and completely. The more clearly and detailed you describe the problem, the faster we will be able to help. Cards sent in without a description of the problem cannot be processed and will be returned to you at your expense. -
Page 22: General Terms And Conditions Of Service
The warranty will not apply to damage caused by improper packaging. 6. Foreign manufactured products Devices that are not manufactured or distributed by TerraTec Electronic GmbH will be re- turned and a processing fee will be charged. 7. Repairs liable to your expense Repairs out of the warranty period are liable to your expense. -
Page 23: Glossary
Glossary AVI – A Windows video format. Bit rate – The bit rate indicates the volume of the data stream per second. A higher bit rate results in higher quality. A distinction is made between constant bit rates (for -> VCD, for ex- ample) and variable bit rates, e.g. - Page 24 DirectDraw – DirectDraw is a graphics standard initiated by Microsoft. Its features include the capability to write graphics data directly to the memory of the graphics board for the fluid display of video material. Dropped frames – These are missing individual images in the video data stream that are mainly the result of using a slow hard drive.
- Page 25 IEEE 1394 – This is a universal bus system originally developed by Apple for digital data com- munications. The devices are connected by cables with a maximum length of 4.5 m. The sys- tem supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps. However, a standard has not been established for video data due to the lack of specifications for the format of video data using this bus.
- Page 26 NTSC – NTSC is the video standard used in the USA and Japan. NTSC has a higher frame rate than PAL (30 frames or 60 -> fields per second), but a lower resolution (525 rows, with 480 visible). Color depiction in NTSC is realized in -> YIQ. PAL –...
- Page 27 45-50 minutes of video material. The bit rate (audio and video) of an SVCD may not exceed 2.6 Mbps. SVCDs can be viewed using many standalone DVD players. Timeline – The timeline is the time axis upon which you position and edit your video clips. Transition –...
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