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1. 15 3 1 1 Windows 98 SE DV Driver Setup Step Verify the DV driver installation When you connect a DVCAM on Windows 98 Second Edition the DV driver will be installed automatically To verify the DV driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties Q Z 0 9 BX Nn 3 6 A Z 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 If there is a Microsoft DV Camera and VCR string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Imaging Device as shown below the DV driver is installed correctly System Properties 21x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection m Computer 9 1394 Bus Controller 33 CDROM amp Disk drives a Display adapters amp 3 Floppy disk controllers Sy Hard disk controllers g Microsoft DY Camera and YCA 3 Keyboard a Monitors 3 Network adapters a Other devices A PCMCIA socket E A Ports COM amp LPT Sound video and game controllers a BEETA E Properties Refresh Remove Print i eh E Check here H E F E A E Cancel 16 3 1 2 Windows 2000 DV Driver Setup Step Verify the DV driver installation When you connect a DVCAM on Windows 2000 the DV driver will be installed automatically To verify the DV driver installation follow step
2. 2 N Nn z F F E eT 28 3 3 3 Windows Me 1394 Storage Setup When the 1394 HDD is connected Window Me will install the driver automatically But it may take some minutes to install it To verify the 1394 storage driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 You will see the screen below Click the Device Manager tab 4 Doubl click Storage device 5 If there is a IEEE 1394 Disk string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Storage device as shown below the 1394 storage driver is installed correctly General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection j Display adapters 5 Floppy disk controllers amp Hard disk controllers E Keyboard Monitors A Mouse BY Network adapters Q PCMCIA socket a Ports COM amp LPT Vv SBP2 lt y SBP2 Compliant IEEE 1394 device amp SCSI controllers T Storage device MEEEIEEE 1394 Disk Ml System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Properties Refresh Remove Print as 3 3 lt E E mm ogi Check here Cancel 29 4 Setup RsDvCap 4 1 Installing RsDvCap RsDvStill CompressAVI 1 Close all pr
3. F E Properties Refresh Remove Print Close Cancel 60 2 If you use Windows98 SE Second Edition there have to be a Microsoft DV Camera and VCR string under the Imaging Device in the Device Manager If you can not find it make sure your DVCAM is powered on If you use Windows2000 there have to be a Microsoft DV Camera and VCR string under the Imaging Device in the Device Manager If you can not find it make sure your DVCAM is powered on If you use Windows Me Millennium Edition there have to be a camera name string under the Imaging Device in the Device Manager If you can not find it make sure your DVCAM is powered on 61 62 8 2 When playing back the captured file is choppy or jerky The data rate from a DVCAM is 3 6MB sec If your HDD sustained data write rate is lower than 3 6MB sec a captured file may get choppy or jerky when you play back the file To avoid this trouble enable DMA function of your HDD following steps through 1 Open Device Manager 2 Select your Disk drive as shown below and click the Properties button Spotem Propesties General Derice Manager Hardware Profiles Perfomance View deces by lype E View devices by conmection E Comper zH 17H Ber Coniala I COROM Dek dikt aj 2 GENERIC DE HSE TFE GENERIC IDE WSE Tren E GENERIC HEC FLOPPY DSE z Digis sdap Sy Flops dik combroilers
4. w Computer amp 1394 Bus Controller 3 CDROM amp Disk drives Display adapters Sy Floppy disk controllers Hard disk controllers 3 Imaging Device Check here 2 EE Desktop Camera 3 Keyboard g Monitors A Mouse 8 Network adapters A PCMCIA socket E a Ports COM amp LPT amp SCSI controllers xi oW or P A Properties Refresh Remove Print 9 z g z 0 E E F Cancel 24 3 3 1394 Storage Installation This section describes how to connect a 1394 storage and install the driver 1394 storage means Hard Disk Drives HDDs Magneto Optical Disks MOs etc Only Windows98 Second Edition Windows 2000 or Windows Me support such 1394 storage Follow steps through to connect a 1394 Hard Disk Drive HDD 1 Connect a 1394 HDD to the PCIFW3U with an 1394 6pin 6pin cable 2 You can connect the 1394 HDD without turning off the PC or 1394 HDD When your Windows version is Windows 98 SE Second Edition go to the section 3 3 1 When your Windows version is Windows 2000 go to the section 3 3 2 When your Windows version is Windows Me Millennium Edition go to the section 3 3 3 NOTE The 6 pin to 6 pin cable is not included in the PCIFW3U package 25 3 3 1 Windows 98 SE 1394 Storage Setup When the 1394 HDD is connected Window98 Second Edition will install the driver automatically To verif
5. 4pin 6pin IEEE1394 Fire Wire cable 3 feet 6pin 6pin IKEEE1394 Fire Wire cable 3 feet If you have any questions about these options contact to RATOC Systems Insternational Inc Tech Support TEL 408 955 9400 FAX 408 955 9402 E mail int support rexpccard co jp 67 68 11 Specifications Product Name PCIFW3U IEEE1394 PCI Board Transfer 32 Bit Bus Master PCI Local Bus 2 2 Compliant Data Transfer Rate 100 200 400Mbps Operating Environment Temperature 0C 32F 55C 13 1F Relative humidity 20 80 Non condensing Connectors 2 x IEEE1394 6p connector 1 x power input connector Features Two IEEE1394 6pin ports are available at backside panel TEEE 1394 a compatible PHY chip is on board Full backward compatibility to IEEE1394 1995 device OHCI 1 0 fully compliant Link chip is on board 100 200 and 400Mbps data rate is automatically supported at each IEEE1394 port Class 1 15W cable power is available through IEEE1394 6pin port Fully compatible with PCI bus specification 2 2 PCI Bus Power Management spec 1 0 compatible Appendix Trademarks Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders DFCC Statement 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 a
6. Fast forward Record Pause recording When you click the Capture Now button you can start to capture DV data from a DVCAM The Capture Now will change to h Capture Stop Capture Stop lis Capture Now Record on the tape When you click the DV Export button you can export DV data to a DVCAM You can see the DV data on the screen of the DVCAM 1 f you don t want to record DV data onto your DV tape don t check Record on the tape 2 If you really want to record DV data onto your DV tape check Record on the tape 37 38 5 3 Application settings When you select Application setting of the Setting menu you will see the dialog box below You can set up this application s behavior Application Settings acox240 CAPROGRAM FILESIRSDYCAP Capture Category Item Camera Mode CCD Mode DV Mode Preview Settings Display TimeCode DV Codec Resolution Capture Settings Capture With Preview Rename file name every capture execution Description Select when you use a CCD camera Select when you use a DVCAM If checked timecode will be displayed You can select DV Codec Resolution If you select a higher resolution you will get a better image This DV Codec Resolution affects only the preview quality If checked video images will be displayed in the preview window during capturing video stream When you check here it will be a heavy load on your PC If you have proble
7. This value means raw data from a DVCAM You can select a favorite scene from video capture data by moving this slider bar This slider bar is enabled when you click the Capture button You can capture video images for about second by clicking this button After clicking this button preview will be stopped You can save a BMP file on the preview window The BMP file will be saved and be held at the top of the thumbnail window Video Device displays a list of camera device connected to your PC If this list box is blank your camera isn t recognized When you use Windows98 SE Second Edition Windows 2000 or Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft DV Camera and VCR string will appear When a DVCAM is in video mode you can control a DV tape as follows Past Rewind Fast Forward or Slow Rewind Slow Forward Previous Frame Next Frame Category Description Time Code This box shows the timecode information of your DV tape This timecode format is HOUR MINUTE SECOND FRAME When you click this button you will see the screen below You can select a folder where you want to save a BMP file Browse for Folder 24 x Select folder save BMP file r71 Desktop E g My Computer a 3 Floppy A S C Removable Disk D amp E FA My Documents m ee E Network Neighborhood CJ NewRsDvStill C Online Services C RSDVCAP
8. marks or red X marks under the Imaging devices as shown below the driver is installed correctly Oi Devine Manager E ini Action w e fn of ce PURLUICHI IB Concuter E Dik dises Depis sdaptars gy DYDVOD ROM dries fs Floppy disk controllers E pry disk ders J IDE ATALATAPI controllers fe ERE 134 Bus host controllers 3 aga HEC PineWenden OHCL Compliant BEE 134 Host Controller a E Sar p 394 OCH DEZSO Desktop Camera A Check here Fy Mine and other poinkeng devices Hanis B hoiwk adapters Jii PACIA adapters h E H ie gt ion ie lt N N O j j ey ee E e Bors OOM LPT BS ard FAD Garnir liar y i Sound vides and gama santrale i System davies Ureversal Serisi Dus controllers 23 3 2 3 Windows Me CCD Camera Setup When the CCD camera is connected the CCD camera will be recognized automatically But it may take some minutes to install it To verify the CCD driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 Double click Imaging Device 66 5 If there is a CCD camera name string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Imaging Device as shown below the driver is installed correctly General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection
9. 1394 Host Controller string jaa n o0 D N 3 as oop without any yellow the OHCI driver for the PCIFW3U is installed correctly marks or red X marks under the 1394 Bus Controller System Properties _2 x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection m Computer 1394 Bus Controller Check here EF T exas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Contr CDROM amp Disk drives j Display adapters Sy Floppy disk controllers Sy Hard disk controllers F Keyboard mj Monitors gt Mouse 8 Network adapters amp SCSI controllers Sound video and game controllers m System devices Libres smeeel Canni Pee erobanilane 2a d Properties Refresh Remove Print Dang 3 Cancel Step4 Microsoft Windows Update You should update your Windows 98 SE to improve performance To update your Windows 98 SE follow steps through 1 Click Start with the left button of the mouse 2 Select Windows Update 3 You will see the screen below Click PRODUCT UPDATES aS jo Nn No ove Nn ui Welcome to Windows Update ca BF acres The ordra exteraion of hired that haia seu gat chee erect net of pour ramarier Click about redo licdaip to fred oun ore OTK EIT wie Seed Bde Pao UPDATER me 86 Secon Hitin eo here to Cesare
10. Hard disk controllers a Sony 1394 CCM DS250 Desktop Camera F Keyboard ZB Modem Monitors lt gt Mouse 39 Network adapters M PCMCIA socket 7 Ports COM amp LPT z A eee eee ee ee Ca all Properties Refresh Remove Print Cancel 21 a Nn o n m 3 2 2 Windows 2000 CCD Camera Setup When the CCD camera is connected the CCD camera will be recognized automatically To verify the CCD driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties a a N N z Q ye 22 System Properties S i 3 You will see the screen below Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button General Network Identification User Profiles Advanced 2 x m Hardware Wizard The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair WF Si unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware Wizard m Device Manager on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the m The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed properties of any device Driver Signing Device Manager r Hardware Profiles oS Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store x2 different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Cancel Apply 6699 5 If there is a CCD camera name string without any yellow
11. Mice ani other pointing devices a Biprebors POMEL adapters F gf Ports COM B LPT E Spurd video and gama controllers S System devices Universal Sera Bus controllers 18 3 1 3 Windows Me DV Driver Setup Step Verify the DV driver installation When you connect a DVCAM on Windows Me the DV driver will be installed automatically But it may take some minutes to install it To verify the DV driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 Click the Device Manager tab sep 4 If there is a camera name string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Imaging Device as shown below the DV driver is installed correctly General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection W Computer 1394 Bus Controller lt 61883 Device Class S AVC Device Class 3 CDROM amp Disk drives Display adapters 3 Floppy disk controllers 3 Hard disk controllers 3 Imaging Device Panasonic DY Camcorder 3 Keyboard Monitors Mouse g Network adapters 1 PCMCIA socket xl IN mea roma oe MTY Properties Refresh Remove Print as 3 3 lt E LU Check here E JE Cancel 19 3 2 Desktop CCD Camera Installation This section des
12. and product description Host Computer Name Windows version eA pplication software driver version 65 9 3 System Requirements One PCI slot Windows98 Second Edition Windows2000 Windows Me Pentium II 300MHz or faster At least 64 MB memory High performance AGP Graphic Board High performance Sound Board High performance DMA enabled Hard Disk Drive eSufficient Hard Disk space for video capture 1 second DV video 3 6MB If your PC can not have sufficient specifications above Video motion and audio may get choppy 9 4 Restrictions eYou need to use sufficient Hard Disk space and Hard Disk sustained data write rate for video capture DV data 1 second 3 6 MB eYou need to connect the power connector J2 connector on the PCIFW3U to a power connector available in your PC when you connect devices which require power supply Frame drop happens when you capture or export if you use the following DVCAMs made by CANON and 1394 storage devices simultaneously The DVCAMs causes such a problem OPTURA ZR XL1 VISTURA ELURA OPTURA Pi But the following DVCAMs or later models do not cause such a problem GL1 ZR10 ELURA2 ELURA2 MC 66 10 Options Options are available sold separately at the web site 1 http www ratocsystems com english 2 http www firewireshop com CBFW 466 CBFW 666 CBFW 463 CBFW 663 4pin 6pin IEEE1394 Fire Wire cable 6 feet 6pin 6pin IEEE1394 Fire Wire cable 6 feet
13. capturing by using the stop button on the Video Control Bar or pressing ESC button on the keyboard 6 If you checked Rename file name every capture execution on the Application Setting You will see the window You can rename the captured file Save fx a Capa SS Al ol le l A CAPTIME EHS YEAR 2000041 4 ari 7 The file will be saved in the folder you set at Set Folder Name To Save Capture Files on the Application Setting Fene ESE Save sobpe at Faes tend Cancel NOTE 1 When you preview it puts some load on PCs If data loss happens don t check Capture With Preview on the Application Setting For more information please refer to page 8 2 When playing back the captured file is choppy or jerky in 8 Troubleshooting 2 To capture correct DV file you have to use original DV footages which has continuous Timecode recording If the original DV footage has intermittent Time code sometimes it may cause system freeze or may not be captured 43 44 5 6 DV Batch Capture Batch capture function saves video images files as your time scheduling To batch capture video images from a DV tape follow steps through 1 To show the Batch Capture Window as shown right select Batch Capture List of the View in the system menu 2 Set a DV tape ina DVCAM and confirm the DVCAM mode is set to video mode Video Mode means you can control a video of a DV tape If your DVCAM is in camera mode change mode sel
14. the SnapShot button The BMP file will be saved in the folder under the name of Image number BMP and the BMP file will be held at the top of the thumbnail window If you double click the thumbnail you can view it with real BMP file 4 2 Click the THF Capture 1tton After capturing preview will be paused Then move the slider to a favorite scene and click the i SpapShe button The BMP file will be held as mentioned above If you want to resume previewing click th ef button NOTE When you use a CCD camera the Acco button is enabled Using this button you can control the CCD camera For example zoom focus etc 51 52 7 How to use CompressAVI What is CompressAVI application software This application software has the following functions Convert Microsoft DV AVI2 format video file to another format video file bi directionally As current existent video editing software don t support MS DV AVI2 format video file you have to convert the format of video file which is captured by RsDvCap before editing And after editing if you want to export it toa DVCAM you have to re convert video file to MS DV AVI2 format video file Please note file conversion will take a long time sometimes over a hour 7 1 How to convert the MS DV AVI2 format into other formats After you convert the AVI files made by RsDvCap you can edit it with video editing software 1 When you start the CompressAVI you will see the screen belo
15. ye E Z Then install the PCIFW3U into a slot and push it in until it is firmly seated Connect the white HDD Connector on the PCIFW3U PCI Board J2 Connector to a HDD power connector of your PC If necessary connect between this J2 connector and a HDD power connector with the HDD power connector extended cable J2 Connector 12 Step2 Install the OHCI driver 1 When the PCIFW3U is installed into a PCI slot Hardware Wizard will detect the PCIFW3U automatically and you will see the screen below Select Automatic search for a better driver Recommended and click Next ddd Mew Hardee Wiad Weirdos here Found the Inlievang revs handara Tees kehuen OHO Compliant EEE 134 Host Conboller Wii can aulomaiesly pach foe and inetall pols Gal cuppenite aout handeni taal Faca came ah iestaddations meda neei E rpa aired check Hert Wa would pou lke bodo po 5 Spey tha lacatisn ol iha chi ahve aa RT ee 2 When the following window appears click Finish You have now completed the installation of the OHCI driver Audd Hes Hardeme Wiad S z Tem Irmie DHI Compri EEE 1394 Hori Donika 3 When the following window appears click Yes to restart your PC Gyslem Setting Change i i 3 To finih palling ug pour meer aechvane you mual natant pina copnnpaster Dio ou earl bo matat pour cople roa i 13 Step3 Verify the OHCI driver ins
16. 30E_SampleSetup A Taku zi This button will be enabled only when you click the UE Capture button When you click the JE Capture button preview will be paused When you want to resume previewing click the f button This button will be enabled only when you use a CCD camera E When you click this button you can display the CCD camera control dialog box With this dialog you can control a CCD camera For example zoom focus etc Filtur Proparter Carrara Caria idea Proe Aere ie m Bua 49 6 2 How to save a BMP file 1 Save a BMP file from a DV tape 1 Set a DV tape ina DVCAM and confirm the DVCAM mode is set to video mode Video Mode means you can control a video of a DV tape If the DVCAM is in camera mode change mode selection switch from camera mode to video mode slowly as mentioned 5 4 Capturing a video from a DVCAM in camera mode 2 Starting RsDvStill your DV tape will be paused and the H button is disabled Set DV Maker and decide Image Size 3 Click the ab button You will see the screen Select a folder where you want to save a BMP file and click OK If you don t select a folder a BMP file will be saved in the folder where this application is installed 4 Find a favorite scene on the DV tape using the camera control button TIPS When the II button is disabled click the jp button and the p You can preview slowly When the Tf button is enabled clic
17. Control Bar or pressing ESC button on the keyboard 6 If you checked Rename file name every capture execution on the Application Setting Aena Capture File ajaj Sear ac a aa You will see the window You can rename the captured file APTE TEST TEAR aa d aa 7 The file will be saved in the folder you set at Set Folder Name To Save Capture Files on the Application G ae Art bee joar lee a Canal NOTE When you preview it puts some load on PCs If data loss happens don t check Capture With Preview on the Application Setting For more information please refer to page 8 2 When playing back the captured file is choppy or jerky in 8 Troubleshooting 5 5 Capturing a video from a DV tape When you want to capture a video image from a DV tape follow steps through 1 Seta DV tape ina DVCAM and confirm the DVCAM mode is set to video mode Video Mode means you can control a video of a DV tape If your DVCAM is in camera mode change mode selection switch from camera mode to video mode slowly as mentioned 5 4 Capturing a video from a DVCAM in camera mode 2 Select DV mode on the Application Setting as shown in 5 3 A pplication settings 3 When you click the jj DV play button on the Video Control Bar the DV tape will start to play and a video image of the DV tape will appear in the preview window 4 Click the button to start capturing 5 Click the button to stop capturing You can also stop
18. IEEE 1394 OHCI PCI Board for Windows 98SE 2000 Me PCIFW3U User s Guide Rev 1 0 March 2001 SRATOC Systems Inc PCIFW3U User s Guide TTR Gui CtiO it esscssssessssccasaascecscsscceseseredensenssecessassensascaaeieresiseesons L 1 1 Before Using the PCIFW3U 1 1 2 Package Confirmation 1 2 Setup the OHCL Drivel wisciscceccchsvensssccsccssccssessasstesscevceceveeseces 2 2 1 Windows 98 SE Installation 3 2 2 Windows 2000 Installation 10 2 3 Windows Me Installation 12 3 Setup the 1394 Device sicscsscscccdccecesscisedecscevessecsecdessscsvcsevsosves LO 3 1 DVCAM Installation 15 3 1 1 Windows 98 SE DV Driver Setup 16 3 1 2 Windows 2000 DV Driver Setup 17 3 1 3 Windows Me DV Driver Setup 19 3 2 Desktop CCD Camera Installation 20 3 2 1 Windows 98 SE CCD Camera Setup 21 3 2 2 Windows 2000 CCD Camera Setup 22 3 2 3 Windows Me CCD Camera Setup 24 3 3 1394 Storage Installation 25 3 3 1 Windows 98 SE 1394 Storage Setup 26 3 3 2 Windows 2000 1394 Storage Setup 27 3 3 3 Windows Me 1394 Storage Setup 29 A SetuP RSD VC aD i cinneann a a OU 4 1 Installing RsDvCap RsDvStill CompressAVI 30 4 2 Installing MSDV update for Windows98 SE only 33 5 How to use RSDv Cap ssiissesssssecevesceversveiussssscscsessaavsesevasseneeree OF 5 1 Main menu 35 5 2 Control Bars 36 5 2 1 Camera and Audio Select Bar 36 5 2 2 Camera Control Bar 36 5 2 3 Video Control Bar 37 5 3 Application settings 38 5 4 Capturin
19. SS Had disk controllers a Imager Device Keyboerd Monitor 5 Mouse gt a Heteck a Rene a ay ay 3 Click the Settings tab and if DMA box is not checked check here But please note that if your HDD is not Ultra DMA HDD don t check here To make sure that your HDD is Ultra DMA HDD refer to your HDD manual GENERIC IDE DISK TYPEO1 Properties ES Target r VETEN ESIS Logical Orit nanie iit sort Rese iy ed lve letters Saane leer a BAG Give Etter z 63 64 8 3 What kind of Video Editing Software works lt Video Editing Software gt Microsoft Standard WDM DV filter drivers captures DV data stream and save as an AVI file which consists with original DV data stream This DV data stream requires 3 6MB Sec and includes 720x480 resolution video data NTSC Also the file size is restricted up to AGB about 19 minutes As this captured DV file has a different file format from AVI file of Windows3 1 95 you need special Video Editing Software to open and edit it If you want to edit video you have two choices 1 You have to use Video Editing Software which can treat MS DV AVI2 format 2 You have to use CompressAVI application and convert MS DV AVI2 format to other formats which your Video Editing Software can treat You can use bundled VideoStudio without file format conversion But current existent Video editing software can not treat MS DV AVI2 format file So y
20. V file you have to use original DV footages which has continuous Timecode recording If the original DV footage has intermittent Timecode sometimes it may cause system freeze or may not be captured 45 5 7 Exporting a video data to a DVCAM When you want to export an video data toa DVCAM follow steps through 1 Seta DVCAM to video mode Video Mode means you can control a video of a DV tape If your DVCAM is in camera mode change mode selection switch from camera mode to video mode slowly as mentioned 5 4 Capturing a video from a DVCAM in camera mode Record on the tape 2 Click the DV Export button The file select dialog box will appear Select an AVI file you want to export and click SAVE button The AVI data will be exported to the DVCAM When you check Record on the tape Video image and Rec command will be sent to the DVCAM This means the AVI file will be really overwritten to your DV tape So you should be careful not to overwrite important DV tapes When you don t check Record on the tape only Video image will be sent to the DVCAM This means the AVI file will not be overwritten to your DV tape You can see the video image on the screen of the DVCAM NOTE There is time delay between start of video stream and the DVCAM actually starting to record So for a few seconds at the head of video stream nothing will be recorded on your DV tape 3 Click the stop button in the Camera Con
21. and reial thee her apika For pour meer the hri sermon of A sper windon oe u aar camauter PAILT y F Dome od Wide Fee ddia Plager T Secon f Bitin eh tha Mwekrei Hihi Plager T fly alba dhl edhe pa Pee a maert Plapar Chimi binini reira ow Hee faghes ipisity Vire ara raj BPN Wirek fb Second Edition wr thro aaskesd snk em a free adm afal rebre Create Li ce gat Tee tee yar erent contest flugkos aie CEs aed ee bee bee ee fii ahi ope ANANTA r vapper Boat leis qra hak m qrar Prsarde mr pas ge Bersanghpe Ardany Pierka By mari se prp prihen sayr sad un Windom G6 Cuaterar fhe werd oF repisi rory oon bp nerve Pack availabe q hee 4 You will see the screen below Check Windows 98 Second Edition 1394 Storage Supplement and download the component For more information on the component refer to Read this first on the screen J mains Wording ipia laah riagi E upia E pi yes F de i hjp EHATE L THATI makaia Selected alte are H KEE i Wit a eh Gace L ey fee Pek Smard atk dete Bi pall ed fhir tha pedar anoa wad aata ofits intial tipdates Faks nF ihe merrie Brih taraia ranri d Pe heres Doawe rarm ETETE bhai ie 0Ts BOE RA SFY DPS EL nay Pane TG a VE ected bd DIP Se ee Mic Oi Cater dh Tarek l 1 r ipn WEH Wpedabe Denrisad ds cereperes be ninl s Bate N errar ubite that siges pra fo cetely vhap a Fhag grei Ma rage dese Enst papell unglygeeng He deere Thos repress leg dade
22. ation so you can select the driver you want om jo Nn No ove N esl lt Back Next gt Cancel 3 When the following window appears click Next You do not have to check any boxes Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search I Floppy disk drives I CD ROM drive I Microsoft Windows Update peseeesseneessseesevcnsosensosenenssnenenn 7 Browse Cancel 4 When the following window appears select The updated driver Recommended Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has found an updated driver for this device and also some other drivers that should work with this device What do you want to install Texas Instruments OHC Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller jaa n o0 D D 3 as One of the other drivers iev List lt Back Cancel 5 When the following window appears click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver gg C AAWINDOWSSINF41394 INF 6 Wh
23. cribes how to connect a CCD camera and install the driver Follow steps through to connect a CCD camera 1 Connect a CCD camera to the PCIFW3U with a 1394 6pin 6pin cable 2 You can connect the CCD camera without turning off the PC or CCD camera When your Windows version is Windows 98 SE Second Edition go to the section 3 2 1 When your Windows version is Windows 2000 go to the section 3 2 2 When your Windows version is Windows Me Millennium Edition go to the section 3 2 3 NOTE The 6 pin to 6 pin cable is not included in the PCIFW3U package 20 3 2 1 Windows 98SE CCD Camera Setup When the CCD camera is connected the CCD camera will be recognized automatically To verify the CCD driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 Double click Imaging Device 5 If there is a CCD camera name string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Imaging Device as shown below the driver is installed correctly Check here System Properties General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance iS Ge Ge Ee E H mo View devices by type C View devices by connection Computer Sg 1394 Bus Controller 3 CDROM amp Disk drives o Display adapters 5 Floppy disk controllers S
24. e and a converted video file name Click Next Select Flle C MY Documents Video avi festavi B lt Back Newt Cancel Helo 4 Click Next It may take much time to convert an AVI file Please wait patiently Setting Complete 5 When conversion ends you will see the screen below Click Finish You can now export the converted data toa DVCAM by using RsDvCap Now Converting 59 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 Camera can not be recognized If your camera is recognized by our capture software RsDvCap RsDvStill Camera list box in RsDvCap or Video Device in RsDvStill shows the string such as Microsoft DV Camera and VCR If the box is blank camera is not recognized General Solution 1 PCI Board is not firmly seated in the slot If your PCI Board is installed correctly you can find a Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant TEEE1394 Host Controller string General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection Computer a s 1394 Bus Controller Check here EF Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Contr 3 CDROM amp Disk drives a Display adapters 3 Floppy disk controllers H E Sy Hard disk controllers 3 Keyboard m Monitors A Mouse 8 Network adapters amp SCSI controllers Sound video and game controllers m System devices z oe 6 eee E a eee ee PA ne b FF
25. e and quality get better than Microsoft Videol 4 Intel Indeo R video5 Compression rate will get better under MMX R or Pentium R II processor 5 CinePak Codec It takes much time to convert but this type will keep quality 6 DV Video Encorder This type of codec can capture a video from a DVCAM in real time RsDvCap uses this type of compression and creates AVI files 7 Non compression This type saves data without compression To make data in Non compression it is necessary to use Windows98 Second Edition Windows 2000 or Windows ME 55 56 5 Click Next The file conversion starts It takes much time to convert an AVI file Conversion time depends on the type of compression format Please wait patiently Setting Complete 6 When conversion ends you will see the screen below Click Finish You can now do a video editing with your video editing software Now Converting 7 2 How to convert other formats to the MS DV AVI2 format You can export a video toa DVCAM after you convert an existing AVI file to the MS DV AVI2 format 1 When you start the CompressAVI you will see the screen below Click Execute i I CompressA I 2 Please select Convert other video file format to DV AVI file format and choose NTSC or PAL NTSC is used in the U S A PAL is used in Europe and Asia except Japan Then click Next How to Convert 57 58 3 Please specify an original video fil
26. ection switch from camera mode to video mode slowly as mentioned 5 4 Capturing a video from a DVCAM in camera mode 3 Click the E DV play button on the Video Control Bar to play the DV tape 4 Click the Rl In point button when you want to start capturing 5 Click the Out point button when you want to stop capturing 6 Click the Add button to add time code to the window as shown above To capture other Video images of the DV tape repeat the steps from 4 to 6 7 Click the start button to show the Batch Capture dialog box as shown in the next page 8 You will see the screen Click OK to continue i Cancel 9 The Batch Capture dialog box will be shown Click RUN to start batch capture This application searches automatically the timecode you have just set and starts to capture video images and saves the file in the folder written in the Export Directory under the name of Video number starting 1 avi as shown below When batch capture is finished Capture Complete message will appear Click END to finish batch capture Batch Capture x Batch Capture List Start 00 03 20 gt End lt lt 00 03 22 About 7Mb Yideol avi Starts 00 03 43 End 00 03 45 About 7Mb Video avi From 0 fo fo oe Of Om o Export Directry CAWINDOWSIDESKTOPIRELEASE_USA Brouse Capture Compleate Delete List Add List 00 03 45 END NOTE To capture correct D
27. en the following window appears insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Then click OK Insert Disk Please insert the disk labeled Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM and then click OK 7 If the following window appears type D Win98 or C Windows options cabs in the Copy files from box where D means the CD ROM drive After that click OK Nn Xe Oo n es If your CD ROM drive is not D you must replace D to the appropriate drive name Copying Files Ea The file 1394bus sys on Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM cannot be found Cancel Sri Det Bowe Insert Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM in the selected drive and click OK Skip File Copy files from Details D winge X Browse 8 When the following window appears click Finish You have now completed the installation of the OHCI driver Add New Hardware Wizard a Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Sey Host Controller Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires i Cancel Step3 Verify the OHCI driver installation To verify the OHCI driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 Double click 1394 Bus Controller 5 If there is a Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE
28. g a video from a DVCAM in camera mode 42 5 5 Capturing a video from a DV tape 43 5 6 DV Batch Capture 44 5 7 Exporting a video data toa DVCAM 46 6 How to use RsDvStill cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccece 47 6 1 Main menu 47 6 2 How to save a BMP file 50 7 How to use CompressAVI cccccccccscscsscsssccscssssssssssssssees DD 7 1 How to convert the MS DV AVI2 format into other formats 53 7 2 How to convert other formats to the MS DV AVI2 format 57 S TEOUDIESH OGG GE ss sscocssscesscsecavesissveessecsersciecesssvevnasverseaesersesnerss OU 8 1 Camera can not be recognized 60 8 2 When playing back the captured file is choppy or jerky 62 8 3 What kind of video Editing Software works 64 9 Registration and Tech Support ccccccsssssssssssssssssssssees OS 9 1 How to Register 65 9 2 Software Update and Support 65 9 3 System Requirements 66 9 4 Restrictions 66 TOO PUGH S aaa a a O TL Specifications seresa a OO 1 Introduction This User s Guide describes how to install use and troubleshoot the RATOC PCIFW3U 1394 PCI Board called PCIFW3U in this User s Guide The information in the README TXT file on the CD ROM may include the latest information Be sure to read the README TXT file as well 1 1 Before Using the PCIFW3U e Never attempt to disassemble the PCI Board e Do not bend drop or strike the PCI Board or the cable or subject it to heavy pressure e Infor
29. ice list box This bar has the Camera list box and Sound device list box as shown above Camera list box displays a list of camera device connected to your PC If this list box is blank your camera isn t recognized When you use Windows98 SE Second Edition Windows 2000 or Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft DV Camera and VCR string will appear Sound device list box displays a list of sound device 5 2 2 Camera Control Bar gt 1 On ini You can preview and capture a video image from the connected DVCAM The bar will appear automatically when the DVCAM is set to camera mode The DVCAM have a switch which selects video mode or camera mode Set this switch to camera mode to preview and capture a video image gt When you click this button you can preview a video image i When you click this button you can pause a video image When you click this button you can capture a video image to the HDD When you click this button you can stop previewing or capturing a video image 5 2 3 Video Control Bar Record on the tape You can control a DVCAM from this control bar The DVCAM have a switch which select video mode or camera mode If you set this switch to camera mode or a DV tape is not inserted this control bar will be disabled automatically Set this switch to video mode to control the DVCAM The functions are below Rewind ss Previous frame Play Next frame Pause Stop
30. k the gg button After that click the w button and the button You can preview slowly button 5 There are two ways to save a BMP file as follows 5 1 Click the SnapShot button The BMP file will be saved in the folder under the name of Image number BMP and the BMP file will be held at the top of the thumbnail window If you double click the thumbnail you can view it with real BMP file size TE Capture vutton After capturing the DV tape will be paused Then move 5 2 Click the button The BMP file will the slider to a favorite scene and click the SnapShot be held as mentioned above If you want to resume previewing click the af button 50 2 Save a BMP file from a DVCAM in camera mode or a CCD camera 1 Seta DVCAM to camera mode Camera mode means you can capture a video image If your DVCAM is in video mode change mode selection switch from video mode to camera mode slowly as mentioned 5 4 Capturing a video from a DVCAM in camera mode When you use a CCD camera skip this step 2 Starting RsDvStill set DV Maker and decide Image Size When you use a CCD camera DV Maker list box is disabled So decide Image Size 3 Click the a button You will see the screen Select a folder where you want to save a BMP file Then click OK If you don t select a folder a BMP file will be saved in the folder where this application is installed 4 There are two ways to save a BMP file as follows 4 1 Click
31. l Network Identificatio m Hardware Wizard Diser Profiles Advanced The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware Wizard m Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Driver Signing Device Manager m Hardware Profiles Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Cancel Apply j Ci e lt Nn N ae j a 27 669 5 If there is a 1394 HDD name string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Disk drives as shown below the 1394 storage driver is installed correctly D Derre Manager iton eww amp cP at JE RATC YUTPISUC FHE Computer H Desk droves E IRR A E QUANTUM FIREBALL ST 4 94 E RATOC SmartMedia CSI Cesk Dace Mi sno Electric Co Lid Yano Firewire Drive IEEE LIH SEPZ Device lt q Check here md CYOICD ROM drives EH Floppy disk contr oles EE Fpp dk dia o IDE ATAJATAPI coniroliarg Ea EEE FH Bus host contncbers H beyboands E Mi and other painting dearies Pinn F S PCHA adapters E AF Porta COMS LPT F SCSI ard RAID controders F Sound via and gamie controls FHE Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial fue controllers
32. l see the screen below Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button Tizi Desas Herak i Hoa hi Faia dajaca Hatam Wom SS mlali ends iia L jina pit ihe 7 piaia wini 5 Deme Moe m diiad vobra tote deme ple ir pia garage he the Deve Brigg oy iae occa ical wp di Haaa Provider i Heis pree ee Ea ba ret up aed rie 5 If there is a Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers the OHCI driver for the PCIFW3U is installed correctly ain ates ow e De 2 alas ASP MB Computer S Disk cries Criplary acaph ri a 2S DACO drives Sp Prope dese amiro fee Popoy dees eres 5 DE ATA AF controllers ay EFE ij Bui hiit controler TEE lt Q Checkhere ES Mire and other pointing devings Rontors a B Petrak adapters x kd SCSI and RAID controllers Sound v djat gd gane conbrobers 4 Sysben devices 4 Lntversal Serial Bus controllers 11 2 3 Windows Me Installation To use the PCIFW3U on Windows Me follow steps through Step1 Install the PCIFW3U into a PCI slot If a PCI slot in the PC is Low Profile you need to replace the bracket with the Low Profile Bracket included in this package as shown below before you install the PCIFW3U Remove the bracket Replace it with the Low Profile Bracket 9 3
33. lace the bracket with the Low Profile Bracket included in this package as shown below before you install the PCIFW3U Remove the bracket Replace it with the Low Profile Bracket 6 jo Nn No ove Nn m Then install the PCIFW3U into a slot and push it in until it is firmly seated Connect the white HDD Connector on the PCIFW3U PCI Board J2 Connector toa HDD power connector of your PC If necessary connect between this J2 connector and a HDD power connector with the HDD power connector extended cable jaa n o0 D N 3 as J2 Connector Step2 Install the OHCI driver 1 When the PCIFW3U is installed into a PCI slot Hardware Wizard will detect the PCIFW3U automatically and you will see the screen below Click Next Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work i Cancel 2 When the following window appears select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do gessevessenenvansevanensensocssonsscanensansnsensasessscncasensasensaconsnesnsoeensnsasencasaneaceey josavevsasonsnsseensoesnensonensavenssscscnsousnesncnsousncasencacanenssesnsasensacensasaneasacsee Display a list of all the drivers in a specific loc
34. mation in this document is subject to change without notice e If you have any questions or find errors in this guide do not hesitate to let us know 1 2 Package Confirmation e PCIFW3 1394 OHCI PCI Board e Low Profile Bracket 1pc e 6 feet 1394 6pin DV 4pin cable 1pc e HDD power connector extended cable 1pc e PCIFW3U capture software CD ROM e Premiere Plug In User s Manual e Ulead Video Studio 5 0 CD ROM e User s Guide This document e Software License Agreement NOTE If any of these items are missing from the PCIFW3U retail package contact your supplier immediately 2 Setup the OHCI Driver This section describes the OHCI driver installation First confirm your Windows version When your Windows version is Windows 98 SE Second Edition go to the section 2 1 When your Windows version is Windows 2000 go to the section 2 2 When your Windows version is Windows Me Millennium Edition go to the section 2 3 2 1 Windows 98 SE Installation To use the PCIFW3U on Windows 98 Second Edition follow steps through Make sure your Windows is Windows98 Second Edition by checking the Properties of My Computer If you can find Second Edition you have Windows98 Second Edition System Properties x System Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 4 10 2222 A Registered to Step1 Install the PCIFW3U into a PCI slot If a PCI slot in the PC is Low Profile you need to rep
35. ms of dropping frames or sounds don t check this option If checked every time you start and stop capturing a video the file rename dialog box will appear You can set a file name and loca tion to save the file in If you don t check here a captured file will be saved automatically under the name of CAPTIME Time Year Date AVI in the folder you set at Set Folder Name To Save Capture Files 39 40 Category DVCAM Settings Item Check DVCAM Mode Enable Step Control By Mouse Wheel Description If you click here this application will detect whether your DVCAM is in camera mode or video mode automatically If your DVCAM is in video mode the Camera Control Bar will disappear If your DVCAM is in camera mode the Camera Control Bar will appear and the Video Control Bar will be disabled If you check here you can control a camera with your mouse as shown below 1 When you click wheel a DVCAM starts to play 2 When you turn wheel down a DVCAM starts to rewind 3 When you turn wheel up a DVCAM starts to fast forward 4 When you click the right button a DVCAM stops Category Item DVCAM Command Response time DV Export prefix time Description When you control a DVCAM from the PC consecutively it takes some time for the DVCAM to get ready for a next command from the PC This time depends on the DVCAM Ifyou have trouble in controlling the DVCAM from the PC consecutivel
36. n raiat fer LFM drovers o ramae masen riain a on surga mpheral devices Pnad iho Active Accmssibelity idake H E BI KE Drardpad Tera a Dem hliready Inrisie i Thir update of Hiomarh Adisa Accambiy brarn aa rebate aed PH CIEE EYEE DOTEN SNP HU Aan PETICA ee ee On EEY bth I pai ahi Te a un eet Copan 400 E ee POR PT EO CMT Pe ce a a heared te ANE my the TS Kini Thi B _ EENEN Of etre 2 2 Windows 2000 Installation To use the PCIFW3U on Windows 2000 follow steps through Step1 Install the PCIFW3U into a PCI slot Ifa PCI slot in the PC is Low Profile you need to replace the bracket with the Low Profile Bracket included in this package as shown below before you install the PCIFW3U a a N N 3 Q ye Remove the bracket Replace it with the Low Profile Bracket Then install the PCIFW3U into a slot and push it in until it is firmly seated Connect the white HDD Connector on the PCIFW3U PCI Board J2 Connector toa HDD power connector of your PC If necessary connect between this J2 connector and a HDD power connector with the HDD power connector extended cable J2 Connector 10 Step2 Verify the OHCI driver installation When you install the PCIFW3U into a PCI slot the OHCI driver is installed automatically by the Hardware Wizard To verify the OHCI driver Installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 You wil
37. ograms currently running on your computer 2 Set the RATOC IEEE1394 PCI Board CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 3 Open My Computer and double click CD ROM drive icon 4 Open Win98SE Win2000 or WinMe folder If your Windows version is Windows98 SE Second Edition open Win98SE folder If your Windows version is Windows2000 open Win2000 folder If your Windows version is Windows ME Millennium Edition open WinMe folder 5 Double click the RsDvCap folder 6 Double click on Setup exe to install the RsDvCap software 7 You will see the screen below Click Next InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for RsDyCap_E The InstallShield Wizard will install RsDyCap_E on your computer To continue click Next 30 8 You will see the screen below Click Next InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Fistelleiilela 9 You will see the screen below Click Next InstallShield Wizard Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Internet Explorer Online Services StartUp nstalsmed 31 32 10 You will see the screen below Select Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish You have now completed installing the capture software InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed RsDvCap_E Before you can use the prog
38. ou need file format conversion both before and after editing Adobe Premiere5 1 You have to update your Premiere to 5 1c 5 1c updater is available at www adobe com Then please install our Premiere Plug In included in this package With the Premiere Plug In your Premiere can treat MS DV AVI2 format file For more information refer to Premiere Plug In user s manual MediaStudio Pro 6 0 MGI VideoWavelll can treat MS DV AVI2 format 9 Registration and Tech Support 9 1 How to Register We highly recommend to register yourself as our customer through our on line registration 1 On the Internet access our site http www ratocsystems com english 2 Follow window menu guide to register 3 Fill out and submit the registration form 9 2 Software Update and Support Software Update The latest driver and application software are subject to change for improvement or bug fix You can download the latest version from our web site http www ratocsystems com english Technical Support You can get a Tech support from RATOC at the following Open Monday Friday 9 30A M to 5 00P M PST RATOC Systems International Inc Tech support Address 1933 O Toole Avenue Suite A109 SanJose CA 95131 U S A Phone 408 955 9400 Fax 408 955 9402 E mail int support rexpccard co jp Web http www ratocsystems com english NOTE Please include the following information Our product name serial number
39. ram you must restart your computer es want to restart my computer now No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup Bancel NOTE If you have installed this software already and start this installer this installer will delete this software and end To install this software you have to start this installer again 4 2 Installing MSDV update for Windows98 SE only Install MSDV update program 252640USA8 EXE only when you use Windows98 SE Second Edition If you use Windows2000 or Windows ME Millennium Edition skip this installation of MSDV update program Follow steps through to install MSDV update program 1 Set the RATOC TEEE1394 PCI Board CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 Open My Computer and double click CD ROM drive icon 3 Double click Win98se folder and double click the DvPatch folder 4 Double click on 252640USA8 EXE 33 5 How to use RSsDvCap What is the RsDvCap This application software has the following functions Preview and capture video sound data from a DVCAM Preview and capture video data from a CCD camera Export media file from a PC toa DVCAM Playback media file Main menu Camera Control Bar Camera and Audio Select Bar i og i amea Mics DY Caneta ard T Batch Capture List Bar W043 0E0345 E Saphure Phn Video Control Bar RsDvCap Main Screen NOTE 1 This software
40. re 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 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may result in this unit not complying with FCC Rules Part 15 IDCE Statement This device complies with EN55022 class B and EN55024 69
41. s through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 You will see the screen below Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button j Ch gt lt Nn N O j j System Properties 21x General Network Identification ej ser Profiles Advanced m Hardware Wizard eee The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair WF s unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware Wizard m Device Manager g The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Driver Signing m Hardware Profiles Device Manager Click here Pe Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store zs different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Cancel Apply 17 66999 5 If there is a Microsoft DV Camera and VCR string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Imaging devices as shown below the DV driver is installed correctly PUG L TUT PES FHE Computer E oF Disk dries Ml Display adaptas E CAD OD LOM drives Sh Floppy disk controlers laa Flipper cis drives h IDE ATA TAPE cortrofiers Sj IEEE 1354 Bus host controllers a N N z Q O l z 2 inging vines a Piraat LY emer amd Y lt q Check here Er Eeybosrds P Im
42. tallation To verify the OHCI driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 You will see the screen below Click the Device Manager tab 4 Double click 1394 Bus Controller 5 If there is a Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the 1394 Bus Controller the OHCI driver for the PCIFW3U is installed correctly System Properties ux Gener Device Manager Hardware Profies Petlomance E i devat by pape View deat bp eonneeher By Computer Te 1794 Bus Controfier E amet reinari HL Limpan IEE T COROM 9 Dek dives mj Deplap sclaplers H amp S Floppy dsk controbers 4 Had disk oortrollers at Keyboard F Merion a House EF Meiri adapieiz Check here 9 z g z F SCSI qortrollers Sound video and game contolers 14 3 Setup the 1394 Device 3 1 DVCAM Installation This section describes how to connect a DVCAM and install the DV driver Connect the PCIFW3U and a DVCAM using a 1394 cable attached to the DVCAM as shown below And you must turn the DVCAM power switch on When your Windows version is Windows 98 SE Second Edition go to the section 3 1 1 When your Windows version is Windows 2000 go to the section 3 1 2 When your Windows version is Windows Me Millennium Edition go to the section 3 1 3
43. trol Bar to stop exporting NOTE Only a Microsoft DV AVI 2 0 with DVSD Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data can be exported to a DVCAM 46 6 How to use RsDvStill What is the RsDvStill This application software has the following functions Preview video data from a DVCAM a CCD camera eSave a still image to a BMP file 6 1 Main menu When RsDvStill starts with a DVCAM connected to the PCIFW3U RsDvStill will detect whether the DVCAM is in camera mode or in video mode automatically and pauses the DV tape if the DVCAM is set to video mode and there is a DV tape in the DVCAM Preview Window Thumbnail Window AaDeS 6M 2 500 liege Appt Slider EN flake PAHASOMIC EE rapan ke Macmecdt DF Caram md WOE THECODOE 0000107 pubis dii a thumbnai you can vey mal binap piae Camera Control Button NOTE To capture correct DY file you have to use original DV footages which has continuous Timecode recording If the original DV footage has intermittent Timecode sometimes it may cause system freeze or may not be captured 47 Category DV Maker Image Size Slider Bar UE Capture is SnapShot Video Device Camera Control Button 48 Description This list box shows a list of DVCAM manufacturer such as Sony JVC Panasonic Canon Sharp etc Choose your DVCAM manufacturer If you can t find it choose OTHER There are 3 kinds of resolution 720 x 480 360 x 240 88 x 60
44. uses Microsoft standard DV AVI2 format video file 2 To capture correct DV file you have to use original DV footages which has continuous Timecode recording If the original DV footage has intermittent Timecode sometimes it may cause system freeze or may not be captured 34 5 1 Main menu Top menu File Setting View Display Sub menu Review movie file END DV Batch Capture Application Setting Cam Setting Camera Audio Select Bar Camera Control Bar Video Control Bar Batch Capture List File Setting View Display Help Description Select an AVI file you want to play back Terminate this application Show batch capture dialog box Refer to 5 6 DV Batch Capture Show RsDvCap parameter setting dialog box Refer to 5 3 Application settings Show CCD camera control dialog box Show Camera and Audio Select Bar Refer to 5 2 1 Camera and Audio Select Bar Show the DVCAM camera mode control bar You can control a DVCAM_Refer to 5 2 2 Camera Control Bar Show the DVCAM video mode control bar You can control a DVCAM _Refer to 5 2 3 Video Control Bar Show the Batch Capture List Bar You can capture favorite scenes in a DV tape to your HDD Refer to 5 6 DV Batch Capture Select the size of the preview window The preview window of the PC is 4 3 The preview window of the DV is 3 2 35 5 2 Control Bars ee E 5 2 1 Camera and Audio Select Bar ae EO Camera list box Sound dev
45. w Click Execute i l CompressA 2 Please select Convert DV AVI fomat to other video format and select Resolution Click Next How to Convert 360x240 giire PAL 53 54 3 Please specify an original video file and a converted video file name Click Next After conversion an original video file remains in the HDD Select Flle C MY Documents Video avi festavi Bri lt Back Newt Cancel Helo 4 Please choose a conversion filter from the Compression formats list box AVI files made by RsDvCap have a MS DV AVI 2 format So select the other compression formats than DV Video Encorder Compression formats Cinepak Codec by Radius Cinepak Codec by Radius DY Video Encoder Indeo video 5 04 Indeo video 5 04 Compression Filter Intel Indeo Ri Video R3 2 Microsoft H 261 Video Codec Microsoft H 263 Video Codec Microsoft RLE Microsoft Video 1 There are many kinds of compression formats Compression formats appeared in the Compression formats list box depend on your system Popular compression formats are explained below 1 Microsoft Videol It does not take much time to convert because this type will lose quality and cause poor image 2 Microsoft MPEG4 If you use this type of codec file size will be compressed to about one tenth and keep good quality 3 Intel Indeo R video3 2 This type of codec was invented by Intel Compression rat
46. y change this value to a longer time than 4 seconds Default time is 4 seconds For example 5 seconds When you export an AVI file toa DVCAM there is data prefix time from starting to export the AVI file to recording it onto a DV tape The data prefix time results in failing to record the beginning of the AVI file onto the DV tape To avoid this problem you can set atime here During the time you set here blank data will be exported to the DVCAM and it avoids failing to record the beginning of the AVI file onto the DV tape 41 42 5 4 Capturing a video from a DVCAM in camera mode When you want to capture a video image from a DVCAM set to camera mode follow steps through 1 Confirm a DVCAM is set to camera mode Camera mode means you can capture a video image If your DVCAM is in video mode change mode selection switch from video mode to camera mode slowly Everytime you change DVCAM s Mode Control switch move this switch to OFF position and confirm that the RsDvCap s Camera device name will disappear After that you can change this switch to your choice and the camera device name will appear 2 Select DV mode on the Application Setting as shown in 5 3 Application settings 3 Click the button on the Camera Control bar A video image from a DVCAM will appear 4 Click the button to start capturing 5 Click the button to stop capturing You can also stop capturing by using the J button on the Camera
47. y the 1394 storage driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 You will see the screen below Click the Device Manager tab jaa n o0 D N 3 as 4 Doble click Storage device 5 If there is a 1394 USB Disk string without any yellow marks or red X marks under the Storage device as shown below the 1394 storage driver is installed correctly System Properties x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection Disk drives amp GENERIC IDE DISK TYPED amp GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK 9 LSlLogic SYM13FW500 Disk H Display adapters H 3 Floppy disk controllers Hard disk controllers 83 Keyboard Monitors Mouse Network adapters a Ports COM amp LPT SBP2 Sound video and game controllers Storage device T 1 394 U 5 B Disk m t do ze Check here Properties i Refresh Remove Print 26 3 3 2 Windows 2000 1394 Storage Setup When the 1394 HDD is connected Window2000 will install the driver automatically To verify the 1394 storage driver installation follow steps through 1 Click My Computer with the right button of the mouse 2 Select Properties 3 You will see the screen below Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button System Properties Genera

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