PYRO A/V Link High Quality Analog to DV Video Converter PYRO A/V Link User's Guide : First Edition www.adstech.com Technical Support: 562.926.
Table of Content Product Overview ........................................................................................................... 3 The missing link in DV Video .............................................................................. 3 Capture, Edit, Export .......................................................................................... 3 Features ............................................................................................................. 4 What’s Included ......
Connecting an External TV for Simultaneous Video Preview ...................................... 19 Connecting for Analog Record and Preview at the same time .....................................20 Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder ...............................................................21 Exporting Video from a Video Editor to an Analog Device ........................................... 22 Exporting to a Digital Camcorder ........................................................................
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..
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) 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 Video Studio) What’s Included: 1.) PYRO A/V Link device 2.
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 * 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 Publish to Tape: Export your video production from the video editors timeline out to a TV or Video Tape recorder.
Capture from a DV Camcorder 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 Publish to your Digital camcorder. Use A/V Link as an easy way to send edited video back to your DV camcorder.
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.
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.
Switch 1 - Audio Sampling Rate: When recording from an analog source: Set the audio switch to match the properties of your video editing project or desired audio format. This setting is used for encode/recording only. When recording from a Digital Camcorder: Set the audio sampling rate to match the setting of your camcorder. Most digital camcorders allow the audio to be recorded at 12 bit or 16 bit audio. You may also need to select the proper audio setting in your video editing software.
6 Pin 1394/FireWire connection Use the supplied 6 pin to 6 pin cable to connect the A/V Link to your PC or Mac. In a non-computer – analog to DV conversion setting, use the 6 pin cable to connect to another device. Right and Left RCA Audio Outputs Use the supplied A/V cables to connect audio outputs to your TV or video tape recording device. Video Out (RCA) Use the supplied A/V cables to connect the RCA Video output to your TV or video tape recording device.
Getting Started - Windows Minimum System Requirements: Processor: Plll 500 MHz or faster OS: Windows 98SE, WinME, WinXP or Win2000 RAM: 128 MB or greater Hard Disk: Ultra DMA 5400 RPM or faster with DMA enabled ( 4 GB for every 18 minutes of video captured). Monitor/Graphics: Resolution of 1024 x 768, 32 bit color, DirectX 8.1 or later Sound: Standard sound card 1394 Port: OHCI-compliant 1394 card or built in port functioning properly. Texas Instruments or Agere based 1394 host controllers are recommended.
Hardware Installation: WINDOWS – Quick Start 1.) Connect A/C Power adapter 2.) Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable between the PYRO A/V Link and computer. Connect directly to the 1394 Host port. Connecting through a 1394 Hub/ Repeater is not recommended. 3.) WinXP and Win2000 will automatically recognize the device and install drivers. WinME and Win98SE may ask for drivers from the Windows CD. 4.
Other Video Editing software: The PYRO A/V Link can be used with any video editing software that is compatible with DV. We have tested with Adobe Premiere, Avid DV Express, Ulead DVD Workshop, Ulead Media Studio Pro 6.5, Vegas Video, ArcSoft ShowBiz, Magix Video Deluxe 2.0 and we continue to test with other video editors on the market.
Getting Started - Mac Minimum System Requirements: Processor: 400 MHz or faster OS: Mac OS 9.0.4, OSX (Not in Classic Mode), OSX 10.02 (Jaguar) RAM: 128 MB or greater Monitor/Graphics: Resolution of 1024 x 768, 32 bit color Sound: Standard Macintosh sound system 1394 Port: Standard built-in 1394 port or OHCI-compliant 1394 add-in card Note: Most 1394 add-in cards are OHCI compliant including, the ADS PYRO 1394 cards.
Hardware Installation 2: MAC – Quick Start 1.) Connect Power 2.) Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable between the PYRO A/V Link and computer. Connect directly to the 1394 Host port. Connecting through a 1394 Hub/ Repeater is not recommended. 3.) Your Mac will automatically recognize the device. 4.) Once the device has been detected PYRO A/V Link will appear under the Profiler as shown on this page. 5.) Connect Audio/Video cables between your video devices and PYRO A/V Link 6.
Computer Connected Configurations Ready to Capture Video DV Video is great because it offers superior quality and is easily edited. The only problem is how can you get all of your non-DV content converted into the DV format through your FireWire connection. PYRO A/V Link lets you do that quickly and easily. You can connect many different video devices to the PYRO A/V Link such as your old 8mm camcorder, your VCR, DVD Player, a TV to preview captured video or even a digital camcorder.
1.) If your camcorder, VCR or other video device includes an S-VHS connector, use the supplied S-VHS cable to connect between your video device and PYRO A/V Link for improved quality. 2.) If your Video tape machine, DVD player or other video device provides Component video outputs, use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect between your video device and PYRO A/V Link. Component video will provide the best quality video. * Component cables not included.
Capturing Video with your Video Capture/Edit Software When powered up the PYRO A/V Link is ready to convert an analog video source into DV so you can capture video to your computer via your capture/edit software. Video Source: PYRO A/V Link will auto detect which video input connections have a video source and automatically use that source. Use the best video input source you have available, Component being best, S-VHS second best and RCA (Composite) the lowest quality video source.
Connecting an external TV for Simulation Video Preview PYRO A/V Link allows you to preview video while being captured and edited so you can see your results full screen on the TV. 1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link and into an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your TV. 2.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA) on your TV. 3.
Connecting for Analog Record and Preview at the same time You can preview and record video to a VCR at the same time as long as the VCR allows for audio and video to be passed through it. Check and test your VCR to ensure that has audio and video inputs and outputs and that it allows pass through of audio and video while recording. 1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link and into the Video In on your VCR. 2.
Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder If you are using a Digital Camcorder to capture and or export video you can do this by simply connecting the Digital camcorder directly to the 1394 port on your computer. For your convenience the PYRO A/V Link provides a 4 pin DV In/Out connection, thus acting as a 1394 desktop Hub and allowing easier connection to your computer. 1.
Previewing Video in the Video Editing Software: With most video editing software, the interface includes a video preview window. In some cases you must select the Movie Capture Window (Adobe Premiere). 1.) Locate the software video Preview Window or Movie Capture Window. 2.) Once you have the video preview or capture window open click PLAY on the video editing software preview window.
2.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA) on your VCR. Note: If you are recording back to a camcorder, you may need to use the cables provide by the camcorder manufacturer. 3.) Apply Power to the VCR and press RECORD just before you begin exporting video from your computers video editing software. Note: Each video editing software program will offer a slightly different method for exporting video.
Non-Computer Configurations PYRO A/V Link can operate as a stand a lone conversion device between analog and digital recording devices. This means you can convert analog content into DV content via a direct conversion to a DV deck or a Digital camcorder without connecting either device to a computer Connecting for Analog Video to Digital Conversion 1.) Apply Power to the PYRO A/V Link device. 2.
Add a Preview Monitor to this Configuration You can easily connect a TV to the audio video output jacks on the PYRO A/V Link to monitor your video dubbing process. 1.) Connect an RCA or S-VHS video cable between the PYRO A/V Link and your TV RCA or S-VHS Video input jacks. 2.) Connect Right and Left audio cable between the PYRO A/V Link Right and Left audio jacks and your TV audio inputs. 3.) Switch the TV to accept an external video input.
4.) Use the MODE SELECTOR SWITCH on the front of the PYRO A/V Link device to switch to DIGITAL MODE. In this mode, the BLUE LED should be lit. 5.) Apply Power to the VCR and press RECORD just before you press PLAY on your digital camcorder. Add a Preview Monitor to this Configuration You can preview and record video to a VCR at the same time as long as the VCR allows for audio and video to be passed through it.
Capturing and Editing Video The PYRO A/V Link is compatible with most any video capture and editing program for Windows or the Mac that is capable of capturing video in the DV format. This makes PYRO A/V Link a very useful and versatile product. The following is an overview of popular video editing products that are compatible with PYRO A/V Link. Video Capture and Editing program for Mac users: iMovie 3.
Final Cut Express: Featuring the same interface as the Emmy Award-winning Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express is a robust editing solution for digital video enthusiasts. It provides professional-level editing, compositing and real-time effects for full-featured DV editing. Final Cut Express is an innovative combination of power, ease of use and affordability. Capture video: Simply connect your PYRO A/V Link to your Mac and capture video directly to the Browser window.
Video Capture and Editing Programs for Windoows users: Movie Maker 2: Windows Movie Maker 2 makes home movies amazingly fun. With Movie Maker 2, you can create, edit, and share your home movies right on your computer. Build your movie with a few simple drag-and-drops. Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes. For Windows XP users (Home or Professional version), you can download the latest video editing software from the Microsoft website for Free.
Adobe Premiere 6.5 Use the PYRO A/V Link with Adobe Premiere 6.5 to get all of your analog content or use it as an easy way to get your DV productions out to tape. Adobe Premiere has been the industry standard for video professionals Adobe Premiere delivers everything you need to create professional video productions. Take advantage of Real-time Preview to instantly view effects, transitions, titles, motion, and transparency. Use storyboarding to visualize your entire program.
Video Studio 6 from Ulead People with little or no experience in video editing will appreciate how easy it is to use VideoStudio. Trim video, add your own soundtrack, create compelling titles and drop in stunning effects using an easy-to-learn interface that makes editing videos fun. • Use with PYRO A/V Link to Capture video from DV, D8, Hi8 camcorders, VCR’s or any analog or DV video source.
Installing the Bundled Software CD 1.) Insert the PYRO A/V Link CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2.) The Auto-run screen displayed here will appear on your screen. 3.) This Auto-Run requires Apples Quick Time player to run. If you do not have Quick Time installed, it will automatically begin installing Quick Time on your system. 4.) There are 4 Selections: a. Install Driver b. Video Studio 6 c. Teveo Live d. Media Share 3.0 a.) Install Drivers – Driver installation is required ONLY if you are running Win98SE.
Using Video Studio Software How VideoStudio works VideoStudio follows a step-by-step paradigm so that editing tasks remain uncomplicated from start to finish. VideoStudio also offers more than a hundred transition effects, professional titling capabilities and simple soundtrack creation tools. Learn in seconds, create in minutes. Footage can be captured from your camcorder and digitized for editing in your PC VideoStudio breaks up your movie into separate tracks, giving you broad creative freedom.
Hardware checkup before using VideoStudio To ensure that your video production runs smoothly and trouble-free, click Control Panel: Systems - Device Manager and check if your devices are working properly in accordance with your Operating System (O/S). DV IEEE 1394 capture card The following Windows operating systems support the IEEE 1394 capture card.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows Me fully supports the IEEE 1394 card. Check that the following devices are working properly: • • • • 1394 Bus Controller 61883 Device Class AVC Device Class (Brand name) DV Camcorder: The brand name depends on the DV camcorder connected to the IEEE interface card. Windows XP Windows XP fully supports IEEE 1394. * PYRO A/V Link will be listed as AVC Compliant DV Tape Recorder/Player under the Device Manager.
Installing and running VideoStudio To install VideoStudio: 1. Place the Instant DVD CD into your CDROM drive. Click on the Video Studio icon to load the Video Studio Installation screen. 2. When the Setup screen appears, follow the instructions to install VideoStudio onto your computer. Note: If the Setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, then you can manually start it by double-clicking the My Computer icon on your desktop, then double-clicking the icon for the CDROM drive.
Configuring VideoStudio PYRO A/V Link allows you to capture video from camcorders, VCRs, and VCD/DVD Players into the high quality DV format. To ensure a smooth installation and setup with Video Studio 6, please follow the steps outlined below. 1.) Turn on your PYRO A/V Link and be certain that it has been properly detected by the Windows Device manager as outlined on the previous pages. 2.) Connect your video source to the audio and video jacks on A/V Link. 3.
Using DV Pass Through for Digital Camcorders If you wish to connect your Digital Camcorder to the 4 Pin 1394 port on the front of the PYRO A/V Link, you will need to make some additional settings to ensure that you can control your camcorder via the Video Studio software. Device control will include Start, Stop and Record functions on your digital camcorder. Follow the steps below to properly setup your Digital Camcorder for 1394 pass-through with PYRO A/V Link. 1.
Getting around VideoStudio The VideoStudio interface has been designed to make the sometimes complicated task of editing movies on your PC intuitive and enjoyable. The illustration on this page shows an overview of the entire program, while the next few pages detail more specific features. Track buttons Each activates a track to edit. Click a button to change the Preview Window and available options accordingly. Options Panel Contains controls, buttons, and other information.
Zoom controls Increase or decrease the number of frames displayed in the Timeline. Selected range These color bars represent the trimmed or selected part of a clip or project. Preview Bar Click and drag these controls to scroll through a clip. The position is shown in the Preview Window’s content. Trim handle Click and drag to trim a clip.
Navigator buttons These can be used to move around a project or a selected clip. See page 22. Save Project Displays the Save As dialog box to save the VSP file in a folder of your choice. Trash Can Drag and drop clips here to delete them from the project. You can also select a clip and press the Delete key on your keyboard. Context Sensitive Help This button activates the Context sensitive help feature. After you click on it, your cursor changes to a question mark.
Next Moves to the point right after the present point of a project, clip, or selected area. Previous Moves to the preceding point of a project, clip, or selected area. Home Returns to the starting point of a project, clip, or selected area. End Moves to the ending point of a project, clip, or selected area. Repeat Plays a project, clip, or selected area continually. Mark in / out Use these buttons to mark the point where you want a clip to start and end.
The Library The Library is a storage depot for everything you need to create a movie: video clips, video filters, audio clips, still images, transition effects, music files, titles and color clips. These are collectively known as media clips. To add media clips to the Library: 1. Click Load media to open a dialog box for locating the media clip to insert in the Library. 2. Select the desired file. 3. Click Open when you are finished. Load media allows you to locate the clip you want to add to the Library.
Steps to create your movie VideoStudio is laid out in a step-by-step format, following the items on the Menu Bar at the top of the program, from left to right. Click a step on the Menu Bar to move directly to it. The step you are currently in is highlighted in yellow. It is not necessary to work through every step every time, but these steps can serve as a guide to creating a complete movie. These steps do not necessarily need to be followed in the order that they are presented.
This feature allows you to superimpose one clip over another as an added effect to your movie. On top of what you can do using Effects, you can use Overlay feature to add a professional touch to your work. No movie would be complete without opening and closing titles. You can design and animate your text title in any Windows True Type font, color and size, or choose from various presets in the Library. Background music sets the mood of your movie.
Start The Start Step is where you create a new project file (*.VSP), or open an existing project. A project file is a small file used by VideoStudio to store all of the information about your movie such as clips used, trimming information, duration of movie, size of frames, and type of movie to make. A project file is not the finished movie and can only be opened in VideoStudio. The actual process of creating a movie from a project file is performed in the Finish Step.
Changing the project settings allows VideoStudio to perform the SmartRender function. You can also begin by creating an empty project file using New Project. To create a new project using New Project: 1. Click New Project in the Options Panel or the Start menu arrow and select New Project. 2. Click Browse to select a working folder where all your captured/project files will be located. You can also click Settings and Commands: Preferences. Enter a folder name to create a subfolder in this location. 3.
To open an existing project: 1. Click Open Project or the Start menu arrow and select Open Project. 2. Select the project file (*.VSP) you want to open. If you are not sure where the file is, use Browse and then click Scan. This finds all *.VSP files under your assigned folder or drive. 3. Click Open. Note:A faster way to open an existing project is to click it in the Recent file list. VideoStudio, however, cannot open a project that has been moved or removed.
Selecting a template Templates provide settings that can get you started as quickly as possible. When choosing a template, first know the attributes of the sources you are going to use in the project. Video sources can be already existing video files in your hard drive or still to be captured scenes from your capturing device. Templates displayed have been customized to work with PYRO A/V Link. Choose the DV, VCD, SVCD or DVD template that matches your video project goal.
Capture The process of transferring video from your camcorder or other video sources to your computer is called capturing. When everything is ready to go, the video feed from your source device should be visible in the Preview Window. If your card supports a television monitor, you should also be able to watch your video on it. Checklist for successful video capture Capturing video is one of the most demanding tasks you will ever ask of your computer.
Capturing DV video To capture DV video: 1. Connect your camcorder to the IEEE 1394 capture card. Turn it on and set it to Play (or VTR / VCR) mode. Check your device manual for specific instructions. 2. Open a new project. 3. In the Capture Step, click Play in Navigator. 4. When you get to the part of the video you want to record, click Capture Video on the Capture Settings Tab in the Options Panel. 5. Click Capture Video again or press [Esc] to stop capturing.
Direct Capture of MPEG Video with PYRO A/V Link As you hopefully have found out by now, PYRO A/V Link does an exceptional job of capturing any analog source as DV and even supports your digital camcorder. However, there may be some projects that you want to capture in MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 format. Generally converting from DV to MPEG-2 involves a long conversion process called “Transcoding”. Video Studio includes a power “Real Time” transcoding technology called MPEGNow™.
Capturing still images In addition to video, VideoStudio also allows you to capture still images. The image format can be BMP or JPEG, and the size spends on its source video. To choose your image format, click Settings and Commands: Preferences. In the Preferences dialog box click the Capture Tab and set the format. With Instant DVD, the Capture Still images button on the Interface is greyed out, but you can still grab a snapshot from any video frame that has been captured.
Video Studio Manual and other Help Resources We hope that the information provided you are up and running with PYRO A/V Link and Video Studio. This Getting Started with Video Studio is a very abridged version of the Video Studio manual. Video Studio has many feature and capabilities, not yet covered. To learn more step by step procedures you can read the full on-line manual that is in Acrobat reader format.
Using A/V Link with Adobe Premiere Adobe Premiere – Notes 1.) Use Generic DV device control for the PYRO A/V Link 2.) Select, File, Capture, Movie Capture – the video capture Window will appear. 3.) Click the PLAY button on the video capture window and video will appear. 4.) Click red record button to begin capturing video. 5.) If you wish to scrub video on an external monitor, have only the analog video output connections connected to your TV or monitor.
Capturing Video with Adobe Premiere 6.5 1. Make sure the PYRO A/V Link is already connected via firewire to your computer. 2. Run Adobe Premiere and select your PROJECT SETTINGS. 3. Click FILE / CAPTURE / MOVIE CAPTURE 4. The PYRO A/V Link should be recognized at this point as a GENERIC Device, press PLAY to preview or the RED Record Button to start recording.
Using A/V Link with AVID Xpress DV 3.5 Capturing Video with AVID Xpress DV 3.5 1. Make sure the PYRO A/V Link is already connected via firewire to your computer. 2. Run AVID Xpress DV 3.5, on the upper left part of the screen you will see the RECORD TOOL Window. 3. PYRO A/V Link should be recognized as a GENERIC DVDevice – NTSC (PAL if your converting analog PAL signals to DV) 4. If the PYRO A/V Link is not detected, click on the button illustrated below and click autoconfigure. 5.
Using A/V Link with Final Cut Pro Capturing Video with Final Cut Pro 1. Make sure the PYRO A/V Link is already connected via firewire to your computer. 2. Click on FINAL CUT PRO / Audio/ Video Settings 3. Select the DEVICE CONTROL PRESETS TAB, Hilite Non-Controllable Device Click OK. 4.
Detailed Product Specifications - - Capture Resolution: o NTSC: 720 x 480 @ 30 frames per second o PAL: 720 x 576 @ 25 frame per second Capture in DV video format Audio capture in 48KHz (16 Bit) or 32 kHz (12 bit) Power On/Off button Mode Selector switch – Analog or Digital switch Inputs: o Video § RCA, S-VHS, Component Video § 4 Pin 1394 connector o Audio § Right and Left RCA Outputs: o Video § RCA, S-VHS § 6 Pin 1394 Connector o Audio § Right and Left RCA Product Name: Part Number: PYRO A/V Link API-5
Trouble Shooting Video will not Preview in Video Studio 6 or other video editing software Check and Make sure that the PYRO A/V Link is connected properly to your computer. To check if PYRO A/V Link is recognized please go to page ____ of this manual. Video Studio 6 will not transcode DV to MPEG2 properly, dropped frames etc. This problem is mostly related to lack of SYSTEM RESOURCES.
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