User manual DATAVIDEO DAC-100

[. . . ] The openings should never be blocked by placing the products on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. [. . . ] 100 Lor 23, Geylang Rd, #01-03 D'Centennial, Singapore 388398 Tel: +65 6749 6866 www. datavideo. sg 3 RADIO & TELEVISION INTERFERENCE UNITED STATES. The equipment described in this guide generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this guide, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the receiver is connected. If necessary, you should consult your dealer or experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: How to 4 Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the United States Government printing office, Washington, D. C. Note: Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users right to operate this equipment. Peripheral used in conjunction with this equipment must be connected via shielded interface cables. Use of unshielded interface cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception, and may void the user's right to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DAC-100 Trade Name: Datavideo Responsible: Datavideo Corporation (USA) Address: 12300-U East Washington Blvd. , Whittier, CA 90606 USA Telephone: (562) 696-2324 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 5 CONTENTS Important Notice ------------------------------ 1 Service and Support --------------------------- 3 Radio & Television Interference-------------- 4 Introduction ------------------------------------ 7 Front Panel Control ---------------------------- 8 Rear Panel Control ---------------------------- 9 Important Notice for editing systems ------- 10 Configuring a DAC-100 with Avid DV Xpress 3. 5 on Windows XP---------- 14 Specifications ---------------------------------- 18 6 INTRODUCTION Bi-Directional DV to Analog Video Converter DV to Analog / Analog to DV The DAC-100 is a simple, competent solution for encoding video and audio back and forth between analog tape and DV in both the Mac and PC platforms. Using the DAC-100 to convert analog to DV let's you maintain the quality of your analog tape without generation loss. Key Features Supports DV, S Video - Y/C, Composite inputs and outputs for easy conversion across platforms Video Comb Filter for High Quality Video Selectable digital audio sampling rate at 12-bit 32KHz or 16-bit 48KHz Selectable Audio Decoding at 32KHz, 44. 1KHz and 48KHz Selectable 0 IRE / 7. 5 IRE black level setting Compatible with DV (iLink), Digital 8, Video 8, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C and S-VHS-C formats Encode to or decode from the Mac environment FireWire In and out Works with PC Windows 98SE/ME/2000 and XP 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROL 1 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 Description: 1. 6-Pin FireWire interface for DV In/Out Video source indicators for DV or AV input LED indicators for Audio encoder 12-Bit or 16-Bit S-Video (Y/C) input connector. Composite Video input RCA connector Stereo Audio input RCA connectors Push button to select 12-Bit or 16-Bit Audio encoding Push button to select video input source DV or AV Note: Please wait 5 seconds for the LED ready status to come on after you push the video source button. [. . . ] Click on "Disk drives" and Select "Generic IDE Disk" and then click on "Properties" Click on "Properties" S4. Select "Setting" and enable "DMA" and click on "OK". Enable "DMA" 12 3. To work with MAC Final cut pro (Recommended): 1). Uncheck "Abort capture on time code break" for Final cut pro 5). Check "Setting" and select the "Generic" DV Basic Device in the "Deck Configuration" menu. [. . . ]