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- Page 1 Pegasus Setup Manual September 25, 2007 Copyright© 2007 Thomson. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 (7) CANOPUS, and the corresponding logos are registered trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd. Pegasus is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd. (8) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation, USA.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Before Using ............2 Notices & Warranties ..........2 Support .............. 5 Chapter 2 Setup 1 Hardware installation ..........8 Installing the board ..........8 Attaching the ferrite core ........9 Attaching the gaskets ........... 9 Part names ............ - Page 4 5 Log file ............... 38 Chapter 4 Settings 1 Application settings ..........40 2 Screen Settings ........... 42 Screen .............. 42 Position ............. 43 3 General settings ..........44 Canopus HQ Codec Settings ........ 44 FIR filter ............45 Chapter5 Appendix 1 Hardware Specifications ........
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Page 5: Introduction
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Page 6: Before Using
Before Using Notices & Warranties Notices & Warranties Copyright Regulations It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright laws to the owner of copyright, except for fair use (mainly private noncommercial use). Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. - Page 7 DANGER The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss of life. Health precautions In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer display or TV monitor may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness.
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Page 8: Fcc Notice
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. -
Page 9: Support
For questions regarding hardware setup and usage, please contact your local Grass Valley office, distributor or the store where you have purchased this product. Web-site Including Pegasus, the latest company information is announced at our web- site: http://www.canopus.com/ The latest drivers utilities, product manuals, FAQs, etc. are also available at our web-site. -
Page 10: System Requirements
System requirements A PC/AT compatible machine with the following specifications: • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz or higher PCI Express bus Requires a bus slot with the following specifications: • A PCI Express x1 CD-ROM • Required for software installation Memory •... -
Page 11: Setup
Chapter 2 Setup... -
Page 12: Hardware Installation
Before installing the board, be sure that your work area is dust-free and dry. You will need a screwdriver and an empty box to hold the removed screws. The following items are required. • Pegasus board • Analog RGB conversion cable •... -
Page 13: Attaching The Ferrite Core
Attaching the ferrite core Attach the ferrite core to the Analog RGB conversion cable in the position shown below. Analog RGB conversion cable Ferrite core Attaching the gaskets Attach the gaskets to the Pegasus board in the position shown below. Gaskets... - Page 14 Confirm the availability of a slot in which to install the Pegasus board. Confirm the following: If the PCI Express x1 slot is not available, the Pegasus board can be installed in either an empty x4 or x8 PCI Express slot.
- Page 15 Connecting the (4pin-4pin) audio cable to the Pegasus board. Audio cable (Unbranched end) Slide the Pegasus board firmly into a PCI Express slot and temporarily secure it. Connect the (4pin-4pin) audio cable to a sound device. POINT For more details on audio output (from an on-board sound device or sound board), see "Audio output"...
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Page 16: Audio Output
Audio output The following are specifications of the (4pin-4pin) audio cable: Red: Right channel (R) White: Left channel (L) Black: Ground (G) Audio cable (4pin-4pin) For audio output, use the attached (4pin-4pin) audio cable to connect the sound output device and the mainboard. Attach the (4pin-4pin audio cable) branched-connector cable with different connector types and wiring specifications. -
Page 17: Part Names
Part names Mainboard rear panel [1] Analog audio input port (stereo mini-jack) [2] S-VIDEO input port A composite signal can be input when the supplied composite conversion connector is used. [3] Component input connector Use the supplied component conversion cable for the connection. [4] RGB input port Use the supplied RGB conversion cable for connection. -
Page 18: Installation/Uninstallation
Installation/Uninstallation Installing the HQ RECORDER NOTE • When you boot the PC after installing the board, the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog will appear. Select the [Cancel] button in the dialog. • Before starting the installation, close all other applications that are running in the task tray. - Page 19 To accept the license agreement, choose [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and click [Next]. POINT If you do not accept the terms, abort the installation and contact Grass Valley customer support. NOTE Be sure to read the terms and conditions by scrolling through the entire text.
- Page 20 Click [Install]. The driver software installation confirmation dialog will appear. Click [Install this driver software ([Continue Anyway] for Windows XP)]. [Windows XP] Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" and click [Finish]. The PC will restart and the HQ RECORDER installation is complete.
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Page 21: Installing The Attached Application Software
Where the setup for the software codecs is stored. CodecOption is automatically installed during HQ CodecOption RECORDER setup. To play a file captured by HQ RECORDER on another PC, install CodecOption. Where the setup for Pegasus(HDRECS) drivers is Drivers stored. Manual Where support documents are stored. -
Page 22: Uninstallation
Uninstallation Uninstalling the driver and HQ RECORDER NOTE • Before starting uninstallation, close all other applications that are running in the task tray. • Uninstallation requires logging on to the PC as an administrator. In this manual, the procedures used in the Windows Vista environment are explained. - Page 23 On Windows Vista, the User Account Control dialog may appear. Click [Continue]. Click [Yes]. Uninstallation starts. Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" and click [Finish]. The PC will restart and uninstallation is complete.
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Page 25: Using Hq Recorder
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Page 26: What Is Hq Recorder
What is HQ RECORDER? HQ RECORDER is capturing application software, designed specifically for Pegasus. HQ RECORDER is registered in the startup menu, making it memory-resident when the PC boots up. While HQ RECORDER is running, its icon will always be displayed in the task tray. -
Page 27: Hq Recorder Main Screen
HQ RECORDER Main Screen (7) (8) (9) (7) (8) (9) (10) (10) (11) (11) (12) (12) Click the [Preset] button and select the input source and format to capture. (1) Preset While HQ RECORDER is capturing or preparing to capture, the preset cannot be changed. If the selected format can be previewed, the image (2) Preview will be displayed in this window. - Page 28 Yellow Preparing to capture Gray Unable to capture If the input source cannot be monitored (an incompatible format for Pegasus to play, input via HDMI), the following icon will be displayed. While audio can be captured, it will be muted when captured.
- Page 29 (7) [Open configuration Opens the hardware settings dialog. dialog] button (8) [Open Specifies settings for timer recording. schedule list The schedule list dialog is displayed. dialog] button (9) [Open file] Opens the captured file with Media Player. button (10) [Exit application] Closes the main screen.
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Page 30: Capture Operation
Capture operation There are three methods of capturing with the HQ RECORDER. • Auto capture Captures automatically, detecting the input signal. • Manual capture Captures manually. Two methods for manual capture are a way of starting and ending manually and a way of starting manually and ending automatically by specifying the capturing duration or ending time. -
Page 31: Auto Capture
Auto capture Captures automatically, detecting the input signal. Click the Input preset and choose an input source and a capturing format. Note that the video signal should not be input at this point. Specify the destination folder and file name. Click the [Capture start] button Capturing is paused. -
Page 32: Manual Capture
Manual capture Capturing manually. Click the Input preset and choose an input source and a capturing format. Specify the destination folder and file name. Click the [Capture start] button Capturing starts. Click the [Stop capture] button. You can set capturing to end automatically by specifying an ending time or a duration. -
Page 33: Scheduled Capture
Scheduled capture Captures according to the specified date/time. Click the [Open schedule list dialog] button. The scheduled capturing dialog opens. Click the [Add] schedule button. The schedule settings dialog opens. Schedule dialog The starting time and the name of the schedule Current schedule currently being executed will be displayed. - Page 34 Buttons Creates a new schedule. The schedule settings dialog opens. Deletes the selected schedule. Delete (Multiple items can be selected) Edit the selected schedule. The schedule settings Edit dialog opens. Closes this dialog. Configure the schedule (date, day of the week, start time, duration) and click [Next].
- Page 35 End time Specifies the time to end capturing. Specifies the capturing duration. Up to 23 hours 59 Duration minutes 59 seconds can be specified. Buttons Back Not used. Next Opens the [Profile] dialog. • When adding a schedule Cancels the schedule without adding it. Cancel •...
- Page 36 Specify the schedule name and the destination folder, and then click [Finish]. POINT To capture video in a format different from the one selected on the main screen, check [Specify input and format] and choose the preset to use. When the starting time of a schedule arrives, the capturing starts automatically in the specified capturing format.
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Page 37: To Make The Pc Enter A Suspended State After Scheduled Capturing Ends
The created schedule is added to the schedule list dialog. Click [OK]. When the specified time arrives, capturing starts. To make the PC enter a suspended state after scheduled capturing ends To make the PC enter a suspended state (Standby/Sleep) after scheduled capture ends, use the following settings. - Page 38 On the Application settings dialog, check [On resident mode go to suspend mode when schedule capturing is finished]. For detailed information on switching to a suspend state, see page 40. POINT The settings can also be modified from the popup menu (only during a scheduled capture).
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Page 39: Scheduled Capturing From A Suspended State
Scheduled capturing from a suspended state To execute scheduled capturing from a suspended PC system, complete the following: Create a schedule in the schedule settings dialog. Close the main screen and minimize HQ RECORDER to the task tray. Suspend the PC to standby or sleep mode. NOTE •... -
Page 40: Capturing Time Settings
Capturing time settings Capturing duration and the ending time can be specified/edited. If the capturing duration is specified, it will be retained as long as the PC is running. Right-click the icon shown at the task tray on the bottom right of the desktop. Choose [Capture Duration] from the menu that is displayed. -
Page 41: Ask Tray Icon And Menu
Task tray icon and menu Task tray icon Four kinds of task tray icons indicate the current status of HQ RECORDER. When the PC starts, the resident state icon will be displayed. Clicking the task tray icon will display the main menu. The icon shown on the task tray will change color in accordance with its status. -
Page 42: Log File
Log file Capturing information is stored in a log file named "user name-yyyymmdd.log" where (y:year, m:month, d:date). To open the log file, right-click on the application, and choose [Open Logfile] from the menu being displayed. POINT From HQ RECORDER, you can open only the log file that was created on the day capturing occurred. - Page 43 Chapter 4 Settings...
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Page 44: Application Settings
Application settings Application settings Specifies the standby duration before scheduled capturing starts. Wait time for start When HQ RECORDER is in standby mode for of capturing scheduled capturing, other operations that modify the scheduled capturing settings or that cancel scheduled capturing are not available. On resident Check this option to suspend the PC (standby or mode go to... -
Page 45: Audio Settings
Video Overlay Settings To make the changes take effect, you have to restart HQ RECORDER. Video display type Choose the video format. Update period Choose the overlay update intervals. Audio Settings Check this option to convert audio to 16Bit/2ch. Some editing software only supports 16 bit audio. To edit the captured video with those software, the Convert 16Bit/2ch. -
Page 46: Screen Settings
Screen Settings Screen Available only for Composite, S, Component or RGB input <Composite, S, Component> <RGB> Adjusts the brightness. The smaller the value, the Brightness darker the video will be, while the larger the value, the brighter it will be. Adjusts the video contrast. -
Page 47: Position
Adjusts the luminance. Set this to [Manual] to Gain Control specify the setting manually. Set this to [Auto] to automatically adjust the luminance. Y/C Separation Specifies whether or not 3D Y/C separation is active. Noise Reduction Specifies the level of noise reduction. Default The default value is marked with an “*”. -
Page 48: General Settings
General settings Canopus HQ Codec Settings Online(SuperFine) Not used. This is the highest quality setting, but the resultant Online(Fine) file will be large. Choose this option if you need to capture video of the highest quality. Normally, sufficient video quality can be obtained Online(Standard) with this setting. -
Page 49: Fir Filter
Default The default value in marked with an “*”. POINT With both Q and Max set to small value, encoding may be delayed and thus fail. Set this option to a proper value. FIR filter Check this option to disable FIR filter at RGB/ FIR filter YUV444 to YUV422 conversion. -
Page 51: Appendix
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Page 52: Hardware Specifications
Hardware Specifications Path PCI Express ver.1.0a 1 lane Digital HDMI typeA × 1(Ver1.1 HDCP not supported) video Mini DIN7 pin × 1(Analog component) Analog Input port * Mini DIN4 pin × 1(S-video, Composit video) video Mini DIN9 pin × 1(Analog RGB) Analog Stereo mini jack ×... -
Page 53: Application Specifications
Application specifications 1920 × 1080/59.94,60i 1920 × 1080/50i 1280 × 720/59.94,60p 1280 × 720/50p HDMI 720 × 480/59.94,60p 720 × 576/50p 720 × 480/59.94,60i 720 × 576/50i 640 × 480/59.94,60p 1280 × 1024/60p *4 1024 × 768/60p *2, 3 800 × 600/60p 640 ×... - Page 54 Line in, Monitor Stereo, 24bit/48kHz out *6 Audio HDMI input LPCM, 24bit/32, 44.1, 48kHz, 2 - 8ch *2, 7 1 Captures in the same resolution that is being input. Up-convert/Down- convert is not supported. 2 Video and audio in HDCP format cannot be previewed/captured. 3 Can be connected to the HDMI port with a generic HDMI-DVI conversion cable.