PYRO A/V Link: Multilingual Manual High-Quality Analog to DV Video Converter User's Guide : First Edition PYRO A/V Link ADS Tech North America Support Hours: M-F : 8 am - 5 pm, PST Email : support@adstech.com website : www.adstech.com Tech Table of Content Product Overview ........................................................................................................... 5 The missing link in DV Video .............................................................................. 5 Capture, Edit, Export .......................................................................................... 5 Features ............................................................................................................. 6 What's Included ........................................................................................................ 6 Connection Configurations ............................................................................................ 7 Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac ....................................................... 7 Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape recorder ........................ 7 Capture from a DV Camcorder ................................................................................. 8 Export DV to your Digital Camcorder ....................................................................... 8 Dub video from an Analog device to a Digital recorder or from a Digital deck or camcorder to an Analog video tape machine .......................................... 8 PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description ........................................................................... 9 Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 9 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................10 4 Position Dip Switch ......................................................................................... 10 6 Pin 1394 / FireWire Connection ......................................................................12 Right and Left RCA Audio Outputs .................................................................... 12 Video Out (RCA) ................................................................................................12 S-VHS Out (Y/C 4 Pin Din) ................................................................................ 12 Component Video .............................................................................................. 12 On / Off .............................................................................................................. 12 Power Jack - 5VDC Input .................................................................................. 12 Getting Started - WIndows ............................................................................................ 13 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................14 Windows - Quick Start .............................................................................................. 14 Windows Software ............................................................................................. 14 Getting Started - Mac .....................................................................................................16 Hardware Installation 2 .............................................................................................17 MAC - Quick Start .....................................................................................................17 Software .............................................................................................................17 Computer Connected Configurations ............................................................................ 18 Ready to Capture Video ........................................................................................... 18 Connecting an Analog Video Source ........................................................................18 Capturing Video with your Video Capture / Edit Software ........................................ 20 PYRO A/V LINK 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting an External TV for Simultaneous Video Preview .........................................21 Connecting for Analog Record and Preview at the same time ........................................ 22 Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder .................................................................. 23 Exporting Video from a Video Editor to an Analog Device .............................................. 24 Exporting to a Digital Camcorder ....................................................................................25 Non-Computer Configurations .............................................................................................26 Connecting for Analog to Digital Conversion ...........................................................26 Connecting for Digital to Analog Conversion ...........................................................27 Installing the Bundled Software CD .....................................................................................29 Using VideoStudio Software ................................................................................................30 Hardware checkup before using VideoStudio ................................................................. 31 Installing and running VideoStudio ......................................................................................33 Configuring VideoStudio .................................................................................................34 Using DV Pass-Through for Digital Camcorders .................................................................35 Getting around VideoStudio ................................................................................................. 36 Detailed Product Specifications ...........................................................................................38 TroubleShooting ..................................................................................................................39 German Manual ...................................................................................................................40 French Manual ..................................................................................................................... 70 Spanish Manual .................................................................................................................100 Service & Warranty ............................................................................................................. 130 FCC Information ................................................................................................................. 131 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................................. 131 Copyright Notice The PYRO A/V Link is an innovative, hassle-free device that is designed to let you convert analog video to dv and vice-versa easily. 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The information furnished within this written document is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ADS Technologies assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear herein. ADS makes no commitment to update or to keep current information contained within this document. (rtt) PYRO A/V LINK 4 Product Overview PYRO A/V Link High Quality Analog to DV Video Converter The ultimate tool for capturing and converting video into professional quality DV format and an extraordinary tool for exporting edited DV content to analog video tape recorders.. The missing link in DV Video Capturing DV from a Digital camcorder is fantastic, but what about all of the video content you have in other formats (8mm, beta, VHS, DVD), how do you get that content into the DV format? PYRO A/V link solves the problem by converting any analog video source into DV. DV video looks great but when you want to send it to tape your options are limited. You can export back to your miniDV camcorder, but it's hard to share a miniDV tape with Grandma. PYRO A/V link bridges the gap by allowing you to export DV video to any analog video recorder. Capture and edit your video, then output to VHS and share tapes that anyone can watch! Capture, Edit, Export With PYRO A/V link you can capture from any video source, including DV camcorders. Mix and match your video content to create a truly unique video production. Capture the video with VideoStudio 7 SE DVD, then add video filters, transition effects, video overlays, narration, background music and more. When your video production is a wrap, export to any VCR or VTR, save as MPEG-2 and burn a DVD (Windows only) or publish to the Internet. PYRO A/V LINK 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH Features: External FireWire/1394 device Converts analog (RCA, S-VHS or Component Video) to DV video format Export DV Video to analog video tape recorders (RCA, S-VHS, Component) Convert between devices (from DV to Analog or Analog to DV) without using a computer Capture from DV camcorder with full device control Compatible with a wide range of video DV editing software Capture as MPEG-2 video and Create VCD, SVCD, DVD disks (Windows only using VideoStudio) What's Included: 1.) PYRO A/V Link device 2.) 5 VDC Power Supply 3.) 6 ft. RCA to RCA cable ( Yellow, Red, White - Yellow, Red, White) 4.) 6 ft. S-VHS Cable 5.) 6 ft. 6 pin to 6 pin 1394 cable 6.) 6 ft. 4 pin to 4 pin 1394 cable 7.) User Guide 8.) Quick Guide 9.) Software CD (Windows users) PYRO A/V LINK 6 Connection Configurations: PYRO A/V Link can be used in several ways depending upon your video conversion needs. Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac Fig. A * Capture any Analog Video source to PC or Mac via the A/V link and a FireWire connection. Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape recorder Fig. B Publish to Tape: Export your video production from the video editors timeline out to a TV or Video Tape recorder. PYRO A/V LINK 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Capture from a DV Camcorder Fig. A Easy desktop connection for your Digital camcorder. Complete device control, just as if you were directly connected to your 1394/FireWire host card. Export DV to your Digital Camcorder Fig. B Publish to your Digital camcorder. Use A/V Link as an easy way to send edited video back to your DV camcorder. Dub video from an analog device to a Digital recorder or from a Digital deck or camcorder to an analog video tape machine Fig. C Use A/V Link without a computer to convert video content from digital to analog. A/V link can operate as a stand alone media converter. No computer required! PYRO A/V LINK 8 PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description PYRO A/V Link Front Image Front Panel: The front of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and video INPUT Connectors, LED displays and Mode Switch. Mode Button ­ Switches from DV capture or Analog Output. The Blue LED will be on whenever video is being captured as DV whether the source is an analog video tape or your DV camcorder. The RED Analog LED will turn on when you are exporting DV to a VCR or other analog device. LED: Green: Blue: Red: Power DV Capture Analog Export Input Input Input Input Connectors: S-VHS Composite(RCA) Right and Left Audio(RCA) 4 Pin DV PYRO A/V LINK 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear Panel: The back of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and Video Outputs with the exception of the Component Video inputs. Fig. A · The video input jacks are auto-sensing. Which ever video jack you connect (RCA, S-Video or Component) the jack with the active video source will automatically be selected. · The video output jacks will automatically be active. In all configurations the RCA and S-Video jacks will always be simultaneously outputting video. This is true for video pass-through mode and exporting DV to Analog video mode. · The Component Video jacks are dual pu ...