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Version: 6/1/2007

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  • Page 1 Manual (English) Version: 6/1/2007...
  • Page 2 Declaration of CE conformity We, TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, 41334 Nettetal, Germany declare in our own responsibility, that the product TerraTec Grabster AV 400 MX corresponds with the following norms and normative documents : • EN55022 : 1998 +A1 : 2000 •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the drivers under XP ....................7 Digital signature in Windows XP and 2000................9 Installing drivers under Windows Vista ..................10 Installing Magix Movies on CD & DVD application ..............10 Service at TerraTec......................... 11 Hotline, Internet......................... 11 Broken?! ..........................12 Glossary..........................13...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Thank you for choosing a TerraTec product. Congratulations on your decision to buy this sophisticated piece of state-of-the-art technology, the Grabster AV 400. This is one of the most powerful products for video applications. We are convinced that the Grabster AV 400 will be both very useful and a lot of fun for you for a long time to come.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Product description Product illustration S video input This input is used to connect analog video sources such as video recorders and satellite receivers. We recommend using this input if your device features an S video output. Audio is not transferred via this connection, only video data.

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Grabster Av 400

    Setting up your Grabster AV 400 The Grabster is extremely simple to install. The installation can be completed without shutting down your computer. Connect the USB cable to the Grabster AV 400. Insert the included installation CD into your CD drive. Connect the Grabster AV 400 to a free USB port on your computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 7: Installing The Drivers Under Xp

    Installing the drivers under XP Driver installation under Windows XP Please choose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”. Click “Next”. Select the upper item and browse your installation CD. Grabster AV 400 MX (English)
  • Page 8 Driver installation under Windows 2000 Let your system search for a suitable driver. Confirm by clicking “Next”. Choose your CD-ROM drive and confirm with “Next”. Grabster AV 400 MX (English)

  • Page 9: Digital Signature In Windows Xp And 2000

    Digital signature in Windows XP and 2000 Continue the installation. The driver can be installed despite the lack of signature. The missing signature has no effect on the quality or functionality of the driver. Grabster AV 400 MX (English)

  • Page 10: Installing Drivers Under Windows Vista

    To install the software, insert the DVD and wait for the autostarter to launch. Select your lan- guage and the Software item. Click the MAGIX Software button to start the installation of Ma- gix Movies on CD & DVD TerraTec Edition. Follow the instructions on the screen until the soft- ware is completely installed.

  • Page 11: Service At Terratec

    TerraTec team is happy to offer its service and support. Hotline, Internet. Your first move should be to check our website http://www.terratec.com/ for current answers to frequently asked questions and the latest drivers. If these options do not provide the necessary help, please contact our phone helpline or contact us online at http://supporten.terratec.net/.

  • Page 12: Broken

    Broken?! Before you send your card back, be sure to contact us! Make a note of the name of your support contact and follow these simple instructions: • Please fill out the service request form provided with your card clearly and completely. The more clearly and detailed you describe the problem, the faster we will be able to help.

  • Page 13: 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 (e.g. for -> VCD) and variable bit rates, e.g.
  • Page 14 supports playing times of up to one hour. The DV format used in the professional sector supports playing times of up to three hours. DV-In—Usually, the DV jack of a camcorder can transport video data in both directions— to and from the camcorder.
  • Page 15 MiniDVD—This is a process in which -> DVD data, including the DVD directory structure and navigation menu, is burned onto a blank conventional CD. Due to their lower capacity, MiniDVDs can only store around 18 minutes of video data. Unfortunately, not many DVD players can play MiniDVDs, making them mainly suitable for PC playback.
  • Page 16 SVCD—Abbreviation for Super Video CD. SVCDs are similar to -> VCDs, but they have a great advantage in that their data is in MPEG-2 format with a -> variable bit rate. In addition, the resolution of 480 x 576 pixels is higher than that of the VCD. An SVCD generally can contain 45-50 minutes of video material. The bit rate (audio and video) of an SVCD may not exceed 2.6 Mbps.

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