Summary of Contents for Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100
- Page 1 Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide Copyright SCM Microsystems. All rights reserved. Trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their owners. Part number 401737...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Congratulations
You have just purchased the Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100. The Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 (referred to as DVC 100 throughout this guide) is the ultimate solution for creating videos and photo slideshows for DVD players. The DVC 100 captures DVD-quality video from camcorders, VCRs or TVs. -
Page 4: What's Included
User's Guide (Included on CD) (Included on CD) (Included on CD) (Included on CD) Note: Users’ guides may be provided in either hard copy or as electronic files. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 4... -
Page 5: About This Guide
“Troubleshooting” provides solutions to possible problems and answers frequently asked questions. “Technical Support” provides information on the Dazzle Interactive Support Site, and tells you how to contact Dazzle Technical Support. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 5... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Interface: USB 1.1 or above CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive: For software installation CD Burner: For VCD, S-VCD, or cDVD creation DVD Burner (All Formats): For DVD creation Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 6... -
Page 7: Hardware Overview
RCA Video Out LED Mode Indicators S-Video Out RCA Audio Out RCA Video In Power S-Video In Connector RCA Audio In USB Cable DVC 100/Front View DVC 100/Rear View Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 7... -
Page 8: Software Overview
Note: You can access an electronic user guide for any of the above Dazzle software applications by selecting Start>Programs, selecting the name of the desired product, and then selecting the user guide for that product. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 8... -
Page 9: Software Installation
DVC 100 drivers and the included software applications, follow these steps: 1. Insert the provided DVC 100 Installation CD in your computer’s CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen appears. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 9... - Page 10 The License Agreement screen appears. To use the DVC 100, you must agree to the terms of the license. 3. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. The Customer Information screen appears. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 10...
- Page 11 The InstallShield Wizard installs the specified drivers and applications, and then the Acrobat Reader 5 installer appears. You’ll need this application to access the online Help files and electronic users’ guides. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 11...
- Page 12 Dazzle website for the latest updates and patches. Just click on the link in the browser window to check for any critical updates to your software. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 12...
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Page 13: Hardware Installation
DVC 100 Power Adapte 2. Connect the USB cable (attached to the back of the DVC 100) to the USB port on your computer. USB Port USB Cable Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 13... -
Page 14: Capturing Video
4. Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the Audio In connectors on the front of the DVC 100. DVC 100 RCA Video In RCA Video Out S-Video Out S-Video In Audio Out Audio In Front Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Capturing Video • Page 14... -
Page 15: Connecting An Optional Preview Monitor
Check the monitor’s documentation for specific details. DVC 100 RCA Video In RCA Video Out S-Video Out S-Video In Audio Out Audio In (To AC Power) Optional Preview Monitor Back Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Capturing Video • Page 15... -
Page 16: Capturing Video
9. Press the Play button on your camcorder or VCR to begin capturing the video. 10. Click the Stop button in MovieStar 5 when you want to end the video capture. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Capturing Video • Page 16... -
Page 17: Editing Video
For detailed information on editing video, see your MovieStar 5 User’s Guide. Creating DVDs, VCDs and S-VCDs For instructions on creating DVDs, VCDs, S-VCDs, and Webcasting, see the supplied MovieStar 5, DVD Complete, and OnDVD users’ guides. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Capturing Video • Page 17... -
Page 18: Outputting Video
Note: If your device only supports mono input, you need to use a Y-adapter. DVC 100 RCA Video In RCA Video Out S-Video Out S-Video In Audio Out Audio In (To AC Power) Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Outputting Video • Page 18... -
Page 19: Connecting An Optional Preview Monitor
Or, if the TV monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable, you may need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4. Check each device’s documentation for specific details. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Outputting Video • Page 19... -
Page 20: Outputting Video
MovieStar 5 before importing them into the authoring software. For more information on third-party compatibility with the DVC 100, please contact your software vendor. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Outputting Video • Page 20... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Video CD, S-Video CD, DVD, MultiMedia), a radio button appears with two options: PAL/Europe and NTSC/USA. Make sure the NTSC/USA radio button is checked (has a black dot in it). Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 21... - Page 22 12. Run a disk defragmenting program to speed up your computer's data access functions. (Windows 98 SE, Me only): • Click Start. • Click Run. • Type Defrag. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 22...
- Page 23 Support Site at www.Dazzle.com. Begin by clicking the Support link, then select Interactive Support. Next, locate the GoTo FAQ Answer ID # Box, enter 301 into the provided box, and click GO. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 23...
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Page 24: Technical Support
Begin by visiting www.Dazzle.com, then click the Support link and select Interactive Support from the provided menu. E-mail support is also available via our Interactive Support Site. Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 24... -
Page 25: Live Telephone Support
If you wish to contact Dazzle Technical Support via fax, you may do so at 203-483-5985. In the UK, please contact local support at (0) 9062 160 180 (25p/minute). Dazzle Digital Video Creator 100 User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 25...
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