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RCA Hollywood DV-Bridge Camcorder User Manual

1. FL Y ee 53 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor uu 54 Copying Analog to Analog ae oat parto do dar y ire DAY DD 55 Copying DV to VM as YA Baa a Ae eee A 56 C nnecting DV geU AA 56 Connecting DV Output ele ete hea ee eee ee A E 56 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor ooo 57 Copying IVANA asa A Bansalan NG Aryan 59 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QUESTIONS o 2 are a wep accra ha NG are Me Fd DY MOD 60 Technical Support Dazzle Technical Resource Center aid E KG kon GG 63 Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Table of Contents e Page 3 Introduction Congratulations Now you can enjoy the benefits of editing in DV Digital Video format without the expense of a DV camcorder or deck You can also convert your creations back to analog formats for sharing with people who do not have DV equipment You can even convert material from one format to another without using a computer The DV Advantage DV is an excellent format for capturing editing and archiving video It offers professional quality without the expensive and complicated computer equipment previously required for video editing Many editing programs can convert DV material to other formats for output to DVD Video CD and Super Video CD CD ROM E mail and the web Many people prefer to work in DV for quality and speed then convert their finished projects to other formats The Need for Analog Despite the growing popularit
2. Coaxial In Coaxial Out CLITITITITIT Audio Out Optional Preview Monitor Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 46 IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It may be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Converting Analog to DV 1 Use the Mode Selector button on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to change the mode to Analog to DV The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the active mode see the illustration below DV to Analog __ Pass Through _ Analog to DV Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge If you are using an analog camcorder as your input source device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start playing If you are using a DV camcorder as your output target device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start recording Make sure you do not record over existing footage on the tape that you want to keep 2 Press the Play button on the analog camcorder or VCR and press
3. If the connectors on your camcorder or VCR and your monitor are compatible you can connect a preview monitor as follows 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cable black from the Video Out con nector on the camcorder or VCR to the corresponding Video In connector on the TV monitor 2 Connect an RCA cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of camcorder or VCR to the Audio In connectors on the monitor Note Your a audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the con nectors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if your monitor only supports mono input If the TV monitor does not support the kinds of cables shown below you may be able to connect it using a coaxial cable Many VCRs and most TVs have this kind of connec tor and many VCRs come with a coaxial cable Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 40 Connecting the TV monitor to the camcorder or VCR results in the configuration shown below Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video In RCA Video Out RCA Video In RCA Video Out Ort E FE S Video In S Video Out S Video In S Video Out ae aa a Audio In Audio Out Optional Coaxial In Coaxial Out To AC Power Preview Monitor IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and monitor are set up properly to rec
4. e Right click on the Desktop e Select Properties e Select Screen Saver Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Troubleshooting e Page 60 10 Close all other Applications not for Windows 2000 or NT e Press lt Ctrl Alt Delete gt on your keyboard The Close Program dialog box appears e Select a program other than Explorer and Systray e Click End Task e Repeat the above steps until Explorer and Systray are the only two open programs 11 Set Windows Virtual Memory Windows 98 SE Me only e Right click on My Computer e Select Properties e Select the Performance tab e Select the Virtual Memory button e Select the Choose Settings option e Set both numbers to 1 1 2 times the amount of physical memory RAM installed on your PC maximum and minimum e Click OK e Click Yes Note If you experience any problems after setting virtual memory set it back and allow Windows to manage the file 12 Run a disk defragmenting program to speed up your computer s data access functions Windows 98SE Me e Click Start e Click Run e Type Defrag Windows 2000 XP e Click Start e Click Programs e Click Accessories e Click System Tools e Click Disk Defragmenter 13 Disable Windows Visual Effects Windows XP only e Open the System Properties e Click the Advanced tab e Click the Performance Settings button e Click the Adjust for best performance radio button e Click OK e Click OK Ho
5. L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 54 Copying Analog to Analog 1 Use the Mode Selector button on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to change the mode to Pass Through The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the active mode see the illustration below DV to Analog __ Pass Through Analog to DV Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge If you are using a camcorder as your input source device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start playing If you are using a camcorder as your output target device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start recording Make sure you do not record over existing footage on the tape that you want to keep 2 Press the Play button on the source camcorder or VCR and press the Record button on the target camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 55 Copying DV to DV If you have two DV devices and you want to copy material from one to the other the most straightforward way is to connect them directly However it might be more convenient to copy throu
6. 2 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connector on the monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you will need to use a Y adapter if the monitor only supports mono input Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video Out RCA Video In Ort S Video Out S Video In Des j Audio Out Audio In To AC Power Optional Preview Monitor Back IMPORTANT Make sure that the monitor is set up properly to receive a video signal It might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the monitor s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 57 Method B If an analog output device is connected during the conversion for example if you always leave an output device connected for convenience you can connect the mon itor to the output device The procedure is the same as described above except that the monitor is connected to the analog output device instead of directly to the Hollywood DV Bridge If your monitor does not have the types of connections described above you may be able to connect the monitor to an output device such as a VCR by using a coaxial cable M
7. a Coaxial In Coaxial Out L VHS CITITITIT TT O Optional Preview Monitor Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 58 Copying DV to DV 1 Use the Mode Selector button on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to change the mode to Pass Through The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the active mode see the illustration below If you are using a camcorder as your input Source device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start playing If you are using a camcorder as your output target device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start recording Make sure you do not record over existing footage on the tape that you want to keep 2 Press the Play button on the source camcorder or VCR and press the Record button on the target camcorder or VCR DV to Analog __ Pass Through Analog to DV Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 59 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions If you experience difficulties with your Hollywood DV Bridge please check the troubleshooting section below for possible solutions If the problems persist please go to page 63 of this user s guide for information on contacting Dazzle Technical Support When connect my video source TV VCR or
8. Camcorder to the Hollywood DV Bridge using an S Video cable do not see video in the MovieStar 5 preview window Make sure your video is playing on your video source Launch MovieStar 5 and select a capture profile Next click the Capture button at the top of the MovieStar 5 window Select your device from the Video Device drop down menu Locate the red button with the circle in it directly below the MovieStar 5 preview window Located to the right of the red button a drop down box appears Click the drop down arrow and select S Video Your device is now configured for S Video capture When try to capture video using the Hollywood DV Bridge and MovieStar 5 the preview screen in MovieStar 5 displays a green and black image Begin by closing and reopening MovieStar 5 Located below the profile option buttons DV Video CD S Video CD DVD MultiMedia a radio button appears with two options PAL Europe and NTSC USA Make sure the NTSC USA radio button is checked has a black dot in it How do I increase my computer system s resources for optimal video performance Enable Direct Memory Access DMA Lower Hardware Acceleration Get the latest Video Adapter Drivers Get the latest DirectX Drivers and Digital Video Capture Update from Microsoft Delete Temporary Files Lower Screen Resolution and Color Depth to a maximum of 1024 x 768 24 bit Update Windows Update Windows Media Player 0O Sa Turn off the Windows Screen Saver
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10. Make sure you do not record over existing footage on the tape that you want to keep 2 Press the Play button on the DV camcorder or VCR and press the Record button on the analog camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 51 Copying Analog to Analog If you have two analog devices and you want to copy material from one to the other the most straightforward way is to connect them directly However it might be more conve nient to copy through the Hollywood DV Bridge For example if you already have one or both of your analog devices connected to the DV Bridge from a previous procedure To begin copying make sure that the Hollywood DV Bridge is powered up Then follow the pro cedures below Connecting Analog Video Input 1 Analog VCR Camcorder or TV Connect an RCA composite video cable yellow or S Video cable black to the Video Out connector on an analog camcorder VCR or TV S Video provides higher quality video capture than composite video and should be used if the analog device has an S Video output Note Some TVs do not have Video Out connectors For specific details check the doc umentation included with your TV Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note Some camcorders do not have connectors for standard video cables If your camcorder is not compatible with sta
11. S Video connection 2 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connector s on the analog camcorder or VCR Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output Some analog camcorders do not have inputs Consult your camcorder user s guide for details on your specific model IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR is set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the cam corder or VCR s documentation for specific details Analog VCR or Camcorder Hollywood DV Bridge Y o PS RCA Video Out RCA Video In S oo ee Ort O De CC Ci S Video Out S Video In aoa nil S Audio Out Audio In VHS 3 To AC Power Back Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 53 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor You can connect a TV monitor to your output device if the monitor and the device have compatible connections 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cabl
12. coaxial cable Method B results in the configuration shown below Analog Camcorder or VCR Optional Preview Monitor oo RCA Video Out RCA Video In L E Ort S Video Out S Video In Audio Out Audio In S ae VHS RCA Video Out RCA Video In Se lt a Je Ort S Video Out Audio Out S Video In Audio In Coaxial Out Coaxial In To AC Power _ nh Back Note The output analog camcorder or VCR shown in the above illustration is not reguired for the analog to DV conversion procedure Method B is provided for your convenience in case you have an analog output device attached IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It may be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Method C Connect the TV monitor to the analog output connectors on the DV camcorder or VCR as shown below Hollywood DV Bridge DV Camcorder or DV VCR RCA Video In RCA Video Out A A A gt Ort G HM S Video In S Video Out N gt gt Audio In DV In DV Out CA OR Front B
13. drivers that are built into your operating sys tem Once the unit is connected to your computer and powered on the PC should rec ognize it and load the appropriate drivers automatically You can verify whether the Hollywood DV Bridge is installed properly by checking the Windows Device Manager The unit should appear under the Imaging Device category as a Microsoft DV Cam era and VCR Generic DV Camera and VCR or similarly named device Windows may also add additional entries to the Device Manager when the Hollywood DV Bridge is connected This is normal If the Hollywood DV Bridge does not appear in the Imaging Device category double check the 1394 connection disconnect power and reconnect power If this does not work check your hardware s documentation to see if a third party DV camcorder driver is installed and whether instructions are provided on how to remove the driver For detailed information on the Device Manager please refer to your Windows Help documentation For up to date driver troubleshooting information go to the Interactive Knowledge area of Dazzle s website as described on page 63 later in this guide Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 17 Capturing Video This section explains how to capture video from an analog or DV source such as a cam corder VCR or TV You ll learn how to set up the Hollywood DV Bridge for DV or analog video input and con
14. e r T E Ul O tort S Video Out S Video In oo El S Video Out S Video In Audio Out Audio In Audio Out Audio In OR Coaxial Out Coaxial In ee To AC Power Back IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and TV monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VIR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 50 Converting DV to Analog 1 Use the Mode Selector button on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to change the mode to DV to Analog The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the active mode see the illustration below DV to Analog __ Pass Through Analog to DV Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge If you are using a DV camcorder as your input source device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start playing If you are using an analog camcorder as your output target device put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape to the spot where you want to start recording
15. guides Select Components Choose the components Setup will install R y yA Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Description 7 MovieStar Dazzle OnDVD lets you take your digital photos make slide DVD Complete shows and bum VideoCDs Acrobat which can be played on your home DVD player Kean Space Required on C 73145K Space Available on C 4166988 K lt Back Next gt Cancel 5 Select the desired software applications and click Next The InstallShield Wizard installs the specified drivers and applications and then the Acrobat Reader 5 installer appears Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 14 After installing all the software the InstallShield Wizard confirms a successful installation InstallShield Wizard D InstallShield Wizard Complete y Setup is completed You need to restart your computer No I will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup 6 Click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation After restarting your computer a browser window appears with a message that reminds you to check the Dazzle website for the latest updates and patches Just click on the link in the browser window to check for any critical updates to your software A Glossary Body Microsoft Internet Explorer OBS File Edit view Favorites
16. may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output Hollywood DV Bridge Analog VCR Camcorder or TV yM 9 FN RCA Video Out RCA Video In i n Or t Wn u S Video Out S Video In j Audio In Audio Out Connecting DV Output Connect a 1394 FireWire i LINK cable from the 1394 connector on the front of the Holly wood DV Bridge to the DV connector on the DV camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge Analog Device Input Bo gt VS y Ort DV VCR or DV Camcorder E aj TV DV Out DV In Front Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 44 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor When you convert Analog Video to DV there are three ways to connect a preview monitor Method A If an analog output device is not connected to the Hollywood DV Bridge during the conversion process connect the TV monitor as follows 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cable black from the Video Out con nector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the corresponding Video In connec tor on the TV monit
17. only be used with a PC 3 DV Camcorder or LITITTTTT T DV VCR Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 38 Outputting Video This section explains how to output your edited video to an analog camcorder or VCR so you can create customized video tapes You ll learn how to set up the Hollywood DV Bridge for analog video output Connecting Analog Video Output Even though the DV format is growing quickly for now the majority of people do not have DV devices This means that it might not be practical to share DV video with family friends and business associates Even after you edit video in the fast high quality DV format you can use the Hollywood DV Bridge to convert your creations to analog This allows you to easily create videotapes for people with analog VCRs Note If you have an optional preview monitor connected you must disconnect it to attach the analog camcorder or VCR that you want to record to However you may be able to con nect it to the output device as described later in this section Before you start outputting make sure that the Hollywood DV Bridge is connected to your computer and powered up Then follow these steps 1 Connect one end of an RCA composite video cable yellow or S video cable black to the corresponding Video Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note S Video provides higher quality video capture than composite
18. output to an analog device connect the TV monitor as follows 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cable black from the Video Out con nector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Video In connector on the TV monitor 2 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connector on the monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you will need to use a Y adapter if the monitor only supports mono input Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video Out RCA Video In ES Ort S Video Out S Video In apes i asa Audio Out Audio In To AC Power Optional Preview Monitor IMPORTANT Make sure that the monitor is set up properly to receive a video signal It might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the monitor s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 28 Method B Connect the monitor to the DV camcorder or VCR as follows 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cable black from the Video Out con nector on the camcorder or VCR to the Video In connector on the TV monitor 2 Connect an RCA cable red and white f
19. to buy one 3 Follow any additional instructions provided in your device s documentation Note LANC device control is generally not needed with digital camcorders and VCRs because they have the ability to receive control commands via a 1394 FireWire i LINK connection Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Introduction e Page 9 Using the Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC Getting Started Minimum System Requirements Processor 500 MHz or faster Operating system Windows 98 SE 2000 Me or XP RAM 128 MB minimum Hard disk s 5400 RPM or faster 150 MB disk space for software installation Monitor 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 24 bit color DirectX 8 or above Sound Standard sound card DV interface OHCI compliant 1394 card or port with the appropriate driver s installed and functioning properly Note Most affordable 1394 cards including Dazzle DV Editor PCI cards are compliant Please check with the manufacturer if you have any doubt CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive For software installation CD burner For Video CD Super Video CD or cDVD creation DVD burner any format For DVD creation Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 10 Additional Requirements To fine tune your system for DV editing follow these steps 1 Make sure all your hard disk drives are defragmented 2 If possible use a separate drive for storing video material 3 Close all unnecessary programs and backgroun
20. A video cable yellow or S video cable black to the corre sponding Video Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on your TV monitor Note Some older model TVs may not have Video In connectors For specific details check the documentation included with your TV Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connectors on the TV monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the monitor only supports mono input IMPORTANT Make sure that the monitor is set up properly to receive a video signal It may need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the monitor s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video In RCA Video Out SUIS a S Video In S Video Out Aa oa lt j gt Audio In Audio Out Optional To AC Power Preview Monitor Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 36 Method B During the capture process if the Hollywood DV Bridge is connected for video output to an analog device connect the o
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22. DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 49 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor As mentioned before you can connect a TV monitor to your output device if the monitor and the device have compatible connections 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cable black from the Video Out con nector on the analog camcorder or VCR to the corresponding Video In connector on the TV monitor 2 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connector on the back of camcorder or VCR to the Audio In connector on the TV monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output IMPORTANT Make sure that the TV monitor is set up properly to receive a video sig nal It might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the monitor s documentation for specific details Note If the TV monitor does not support the kinds of cables shown below you might be able to connect it using a coaxial cable Many VCRs and most TVs have this kind of connector and many VCRs come with a coaxial cable Connecting the TV monitor to the output device results in the configuration shown below Analog Camcorder or VCR MOS Optional Preview Monitor RCA Video Out RCA Video In RCA Video Out RCA Video In m ae
23. Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide Dazzle An SEM Microsystems Brand www Dazzle com Copyright SCM Microsystems All rights reserved Trademarks are used for informational purposes and remain the property of their owners Revision A Table of Contents Introduction About This Guidess mama e2 AD 243144 d oy Dea ted BEA DBA Hardware Overview Using the Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC Getting Slanted aaa paaa haa HIS Cale os Wh ies eee RH Minimum System Requirements NAN PANG PEG ke Va we ee BAWANG SoftWare OVEIVIEW 4 weet ose we ety oe eee NANG Lane Software Installations 2 a2 pe yeas eee aS PAHARAP nG PENA Pad Hardware Installallon 49 32 34 tes oo te eee eB o eat Capturing VideO mai e aie ck nate lia GR Connecting Analog Video Input 5 2 64 4 ose eee ween ee ee ee Gewese Connecting DV INPUT meku mga Ka we ee AA DA AA o a Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor eee o Capturing Video o A a o alu NA eee ee ee Edite VideO e vn Sd treat AA AA Creating DVDs VCDs and SVCDs 0 ce ees O tp tting ME ssa y Y A Yd a wi dn Cm ahaa ard Connecting Analog Video Output IG I I uu Connecting DV Output cerca A A e nd i Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor uu OUT BUTEINE VISO o AO RO ha E Using the Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh GGUINE Started ss diia e IES ee A et eek amp E Minimum System Requirements 0 0 ce eee eee eee es Stalin GG Sos
24. Note Some camcorders do not have connectors for standard video cables If your camcorder is not compatible with standard video cables use the cables that were included with the camcorder Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 34 3 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the analog camcorder VCR or TV to the Audio In connectors on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output Analog VCR Camcorder or TV Hollywood BU Bndge VHS AAA ab RCA Video Out RCA Video In oe CIS S Video Out S Video In D a com Tam gt Audio Out Audio In 1 Front Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 35 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor Although you can preview the video in your editing software you may prefer to view it at full size on a TV monitor There are two ways to connect a preview monitor Method A During the capture process if the Hollywood DV Bridge is not connected for video output to an analog device connect the TV monitor as follows 1 2 Connect one end of an RC
25. Tools Help a O a a LA JO search ie Favorites O meda FJ 2 Address c Program Files Dazzle suppupdates html EJ co Dazzle DIGITAL VIDEO ON YOUR PC Links Thank you for your purchase of Dazzle products To make sure your software is up to date we recommend all users check the Dazzle website and install the latest updates and patches before using the product for the first time It s quick easy and ensures you have the most trouble free experience possible Click here to check for critical updates for your Dazzle software 4 My Computer Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 15 Hardware Installation After you install the Dazzle software applications included with the Hollywood DV Bridge you Can install the hardware Installing the Hollywood DV Bridge hardware is an easy two step process as described below 1 Connect the 1394 FireWire i LINK cable from the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to an available 1394 port on your computer Hollywood DV Bridge Back 1394 FireWire i LINK Cable 2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge and the other end to an electrical outlet Power Adapter Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 16 Note The Hollywood DV Bridge utilizes DV
26. V devices This means that it might not be practical to share DV video with family friends and business associates Even after you edit video in the fast high quality DV format you can use the Hollywood DV Bridge to convert your creations to analog This allows you to easily create videotapes for people with analog VCRs Note If you have an optional preview monitor connected you must disconnect it to attach the analog camcorder or VCR that you want to record to However you may be able to con nect it to the output device as described later in this section 1 Connect one end of an RCA composite video cable yellow or S video cable black to the corresponding Video Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note S Video provides higher quality video capture than composite video and should be used if your camcorder or VCR has an S Video connection 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on the camcorder or VCR Note Some analog camcorders do not have inputs Consult your camcorder s docu mentation for details on your specific model 3 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connector s on the analog camcorder or VCR Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to u
27. VCR to the Hollywood DV Bridge RCA video output and play back DV material from your editing software the unit automat ically activates DV to Analog mode Occasionally the Hollywood DV Bridge may activate the wrong mode for example if input and output devices are connected and active at the same time In such a case simply use the Mode Selector button on the back of the unit to toggle through the available modes and select the right one Mode Selector Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge Note To convert video without a computer as described in a separate section of this user s guide beginning on page 43 use the Mode Selector button to choose the proper conversion method Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Introduction e Page 8 LANC Device Control The Hollywood DV Bridge supports LANC also known as control L a feature which enables some analog camcorders and VCRs to receive commands from a computer This means you can activate some functions play rewind etc by clicking the appropriate but tons in MovieStar 5 instead of pressing the buttons on the camcorder or VCR manually To use LANC with a supported device follow these steps 1 Plug one end of a LANC cable into the LANC connector on the Hollywood DV Bridge 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your camcorder or VCR If a cable was not included with your device we recommend checking with the manu facturer for recommendations on where
28. With a PC e Page 29 Using the Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh Getting Started Minimum System Requirements The system requirements will vary depending on the editing software you are using The following minimum requirements should be met for DV editing in general Processor 300 MHz or faster Operating system Mac OS 9 0 4 including OS X Note that OS X does not support 1394 when running applications in Classic mode so OS X support is currently limited to OS X native programs RAM 64 MB minimum at least 128 MB recommended Monitor 800 x 600 pixel resolution Sound Standard Macintosh sound system DV interface FireWire card or port with appropriate drivers installed and functioning properly Note Apple iMovie software requires a built in FireWire According to Apple s specifica tions iMovie is not compatible with add on 1394 adapters However most other DV capa ble software is compatible with add on cards Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 30 Additional Requirements To fine tune your system for DV editing follow these steps 1 Make sure all your hard disk drives are defragmented 2 If possible use a separate drive for storing video material 3 Disable system extensions that are not required for editing Installation No software is included with the Hollywood DV Bridge for the Macintosh No device drivers are necessary since the unit utilizes dri
29. a Y adapter if your monitor only supports mono input If the TV monitor does not support the kinds of cables shown below you may be able to connect it using a coaxial cable Many VCRs and most TVs have this kind of connec tor and many VCRs come with a coaxial cable Connecting the TV monitor to the camcorder or VCR results in the configuration shown below Analog Camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge Cn Optional Preview Monitor PS RCA Video Out RCA Video In RCA Video Out RCA Video In SS ea Ort eine a Ort a S Video Out S Video In S Video Out S Video In SO ma Audio Out Audio In Audio Out Audio In VHS OR a u my Coaxial Out Coaxial In IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 27 DV Output Configurations When outputting DV there are two additional methods for connecting a preview monitor Method A If the Hollywood DV Bridge is not connected for video
30. al support window includes the date of your first support call and the 29 days following contact Dazzle at 203 315 4230 If you have extended beyond your free 30 day technical support window contact Dazzle at 800 570 9548 charges apply We highly recommend having your computer nearby when calling to facilitate troubleshooting If you wish to contact Dazzle s Technical Resource Center via fax you may do so at 203 483 5985 In the UK please contact local support at O 9062 160 180 25p minute Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Technical Support e Page 63
31. ccomplish this mode by simply connecting your DV device directly to your PC However it might be more convenient to capture and output through the Hollywood DV Bridge If your computer is not in a convenient location it may be easier to simply connect the DV device to the Hollywood DV Bridge as follows 1 Connect one end of a 1394 FireWire i LINK cable to the 1394 connector on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DV connector on the DV camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge DV VCR or DV Camcorder Front Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 19 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor Although you can preview your video in MovieStar 5 you may prefer to view it at full size on a TV monitor There are two ways to connect a preview monitor Method A During the analog or DV capture process if the Hollywood DV Bridge is not con nected for video output to an analog device connect the TV monitor as follows 1 2 Connect one end of an RCA video cable yellow or S video cable black to the corre sponding Video Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on your TV monitor Note Some older model TVs may not have Video In connectors For specific details check the documentation included w
32. configuration shown below Analog Camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge Us Optional Preview Monitor RCA Video Out RCA Video In RCA Video Out RCA Video In 58 5 Ort a Doo yOr 7 DD S Video Out S Video In S Video Out S Video In SS a Audio Out Audio In Audio In Ll LI c Coaxial Out Coaxial In To AC Power IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and TV monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It may be necessary to set a camcorder to VIR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if the monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you may need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 21 Capturing Video To capture DV or analog video to your computer s hard disk follow the steps below for more detailed instructions on capturing video see your MovieStar 5 User s Guide Note It is important not to launch MovieStar 5 before all the hardware devices are connected 1 Launch MovieStar 5 The Project Profile dialog box appears In this window you can choose the type of project you want to create for example making a DVD Choos
33. d tasks Software Overview The Hollywood DV Bridge includes three Dazzle PC software applications MovieStar 5 DVD Complete and OnDVD Following is a description of each of these software applications MovieStar 5 MovieStar 5 makes editing your video easy but it doesn t leave out the powerful features you want Cut unwanted scenes and add 3D transitions titles and special effects Add your favorite background music to set the mood or do a voice over narration to explain important scenes Use the storyboard or timeline interface for easy yet professional video editing MovieStar 5 has Background Rendering Smart Rendering and Fast Rendering technology for superior speed and performance MovieStar 5 lets you make Real Media or Windows Media internet ready streaming videos Then upload them for free to the Dazzle Webcasting site to share streaming video across the internet For instructions on editing video refer to your MovieStar 5 User s Guide DVD Complete With DVD Complete it s easy to make DVDs like those created in Hollywood movie studios The DVD Complete project wizard guides you though five simple steps from camcorder to DVD All you need to know is what you like and DVD Complete does the rest For instructions on making DVDs refer to your DVD Complete User s Guide OnDVD Digital cameras allow you to take an unlimited number of photographs that quickly pile up on your computer and become difficult to manage With O
34. e black from the Video Out con nector on the camcorder or VCR to the corresponding Video In connector on the TV monitor 2 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connector on the back of camcorder or VCR to the Audio In connector on the monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output If the TV monitor does not support the kinds of cables shown below you might be able to connect it using a coaxial cable Many VCRs and most TVs have this kind of connec tor and many VCRs come with a coaxial cable Connecting the monitor to the output device results in the configuration shown below Analog Camcorder or VCR AS Optional Preview Monitor RCA Video Out RCA Video In oo RCA Video Out RCA Video In iba ah Ort AE cea O D mf S Video Out S Video In 0 S Video Out S Video In DE m m Audio Out Audio In Audio Out Audio In VHS OR 4 u J ma Coaxial Out Coaxial In To AC Power Back IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VIR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In
35. ecorded tape set the camcorder to Video Tape Recorder mode If you want to capture live video from the camcorder set it to Camera mode For analog video captures the Hollywood DV Bridge converts the analog video to DV After the capture operation the video is stored on your computer s hard disk 2 Press Play on your camcorder or VCR to begin playing the video When you reach the point where you want to start capturing press the Record or Cap ture button in the DV editing software The analog video is converted to DV by the Hollywood DV Bridge and stored on the computer hard disk Note Remember that various video editing programs work differently so it might be necessary to consult the software s documentation for specific instructions Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 37 Editing Video Now that your analog video has been captured and converted to DV you can edit it Cut out unwanted scenes splice together different clips and add Hollywood style special effects like titles transitions voiceovers and background music Connecting DV Input If you have a DV camcorder or VCR there may be times when you would like to capture DV into your computer without any conversion from DV to analog or vice versa In such cases you should disconnect the Hollywood DV Bridge from your Mac and connect the DV cam corder or VCR directly The additional 1394 port on the front of the DV Bridge can
36. eep input and output devices connected to the Hol lywood DV Bridge at the same time for convenience You may need additional kinds of cables if you want to connect additional devices to those that are connected to the Hollywood DV Bridge For example if you are outputting to a VCR you may want to connect a TV monitor to the VCR to view your material This reguires the right kind of cable which varies depending on the VCR and monitor It may be neces sary to use a coaxial video cable which is usually included with VCRs To use the Hollywood DV Bridge with an analog device that only supports mono audio you also need a Y adapter to enable connection of left and right audio cables to the Hollywood DV Bridge A Y adapter cannot convert mono to stereo but it prevents the sound from only being audible in the left or right channel These items are widely available in electronics stores About This Guide This Guide explains how to use the Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge It is divided into five main sections Using the Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC Using the Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh Using the Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer Troubleshooting and Technical Support Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Introduction e Page 6 Hardware Overview The Hollywood DV Bridge is an attractive breakout box which includes input and output connectors mode indicators and a mode selector button M
37. eive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 41 Outputting Analog Video 1 If you are using an analog camcorder put it into Video Tape Recorder mode Cue the tape on the camcorder or VCR to the spot where you want to record the edited video Make sure you do not record over existing footage on the tape that you want to keep 2 Press the Record button on the camcorder of VCR and then click the Play or Output button in the DV editing software to begin recording from the computer to the cam corder or VCR The Hollywood DV Bridge converts the signal from DV to analog video Connecting DV Output If you have a DV camcorder or VCR there may be times when you would like to output DV material to your DV device without any conversion from DV to analog or vice versa In such cases you should disconnect the Hollywood DV Bridge from your Mac and connect the DV camcorder or VCR directly The additional 1394 port on the front of the DV Bridge can only be used with a PC S DV Camcorder or EJ DV VCR Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Us
38. ethod B results in the configuration shown below Analog Camcorder or VCR Optional Preview Monitor oe RCA Video Out RCA Video In RCA Video Out RCA Video In Sf N Ort A SH ti O 5 S Video Out S Video In S Video Out S Video In gt Audio Out Audio In Audio Out Audio In OR m Coaxial Out Coaxial In To AC Power TW Back Note The output analog camcorder or VCR shown in the illustration is not reguired for the DV to DV copying procedure This method is provided for your convenience in case you have an analog output device attached even though it is not needed for this pro cess IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VIR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar chan nel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Method C Connect the TV monitor to the analog output connectors on the DV camcorder or VCR as shown below Hollywood DV Bridge DV Camcorder or DV VCR ae 8 RCA Video In RCA Video Out A 3 pat Ort HA S Video In S Video Out Te MS a Audio In Audio Out OR B gt _
39. gh the Hollywood DV Bridge For example if you already have one or both of your DV devices connected to the DV Bridge from a previous procedure or if both DV devices have 4 pin to 4 pin connectors and you only have 4 pin to 6 pin cables To begin copying make sure that the Hollywood DV Bridge is powered up Then follow the procedures below Connecting DV Input Connect a 1394 FireWire i LINK cable from the DV connector on the source DV cam corder or VCR to the 1394 connector on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge Hollywood DV Bridge DV VCR or DV Camcorder DV Out Connecting DV Output Connect a 1394 FireWire i LINK cable from the 1394 connector on the back of the Holly wood DV Bridge to the DV connector on the destination DV camcorder or VCR Front Hollywood DV Bridge DV VCR or DV Camcorder To AC Power Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 56 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor When you copy DV to DV there are three ways to connect a preview monitor Method A If an analog output device is not connected to the Hollywood DV Bridge during the conversion process connect the monitor as follows 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cable black from the Video Out con nector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the corresponding Video In connec tor on the TV monitor
40. he Hollywood DV Bridge as follows 1 Connect one end of a 1394 FireWire i LINK cable to the 1394 connector on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DV connector on the DV camcorder or VCR Note This is the same setup used for capturing DV If you have already made the con nection for capturing it is not necessary to change it In this case the 1394 cable handles input and output Hollywood DV Bridge 00 DV In DV Out aan LU Za IS Front DV Camcorder Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 26 Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor Analog or DV Output Configurations During analog output or DV output with an analog output device connected if the con nectors on your camcorder or VCR and your monitor are compatible you can connect a preview monitor as follows 1 Connect one end of an RCA composite video cable yellow or S Video cable black to the Video Out connector on the camcorder or VCR 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video In connector on the TV monitor 3 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of camcorder or VCR to the Audio In connectors on the monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use
41. ing Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 42 Using the Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer Converting Analog Video to DV If you have a DV camcorder or VCR that supports DV input via a 1394 connection you can use the Hollywood DV Bridge to convert analog video to DV without using a computer To begin converting make sure that the Hollywood DV Bridge is powered up Then follow the procedures below Connecting Analog Video Input 1 Connect an RCA composite video cable yellow or S Video cable black to the Video Out connector on an analog camcorder VCR or TV S Video provides higher quality video capture than composite video and should be used if the analog device has an S Video output Note Some TVs do not have Video Out connectors For specific details check the doc umentation included with your TV Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note Some camcorders do not have connectors for standard video cables If your camcorder is not compatible with standard video cables use the cables that were included with the camcorder Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 43 3 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connector s on the analog device camcorder VCR or TV to the Audio In connectors on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note Your audio cable
42. ing the project profile at this point speeds the video editing process but you can always change your mind and choose a different profile later If you want to create an analog video tape choose DVD for your project profile For a DV video tape choose DV In this window you can also select a broadcast standard NTSC or PAL V Use this option if you want to burn high ality video to a recordable DVD disc to play back on a DVD player Recordable DVDs play back on most DVD players The DVD format is high quality MPEG 2 video You can always change your mind and choose a different format later during the Produce step amp ws DE SD GL ER a WEB DYD O PAL NTSC ca Brand UE Choose a project profile then click OK Click the Capture button to display the Capture window Enter a name for your file then select a file destination Ah BN Select Hollywood DV Bridge as the video device If you are using a camcorder and capturing from a previously recorded tape set the camcorder to Video Tape Recorder mode If you want to capture live video from the camcorder set it to Camera mode For analog video captures the Hollywood DV Bridge converts the analog video to DV For DV captures the DV video passes through the Hollywood DV Bridge After the capture operation the video is stored on your computer s hard disk 6 Specify whether you want to capture from the Composite RCA S Video or 1394 input 7 Go
43. ith your TV Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connectors on the TV monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the monitor only supports mono input IMPORTANT Make sure that the monitor is set up properly to receive a video signal It may need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the monitor s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video Out RCA Video In S Video Out S Video In m Audio In To AC Power Optional Preview Monitor Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 20 Method B During the capture process if the Hollywood DV Bridge is connected for video output to an analog device connect the TV monitor to the analog device This process is explained later in this user s guide in the Outputting Video section This method may be helpful if your TV monitor does not have the kinds of video and audio connectors described above You may be able to connect the monitor to an analog output device such as a VCR by using a coaxial cable Method B results in the
44. le black from the Video Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the corresponding Video In connector on the camcorder or VCR Note S Video provides higher quality output than composite video and should be used if the camcorder or VCR has an S Video connection 2 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connector s on the analog camcorder or VCR Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output Some analog camcorders do not have inputs Consult your camcorder user s guide for details on your specific model Analog Camcorder or Analog VCR Maps Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video Out RCA Video In O ima ti Ort Ed S Video Out S Video In e Audio Out Audio In VHS To AC Power Back IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR is set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the cam corder or VCR s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood
45. llywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Troubleshooting e Page 61 14 Set the Windows Page File Windows XP only e Open the System Properties e Click the Advanced tab e Click the Performance Settings button e Click the Advanced tab e Click the Change button e Select Custom Size e Enter 1 1 2 times the amount of physical memory RAM installed on your PC for Initial Size and Maximum Size e Click the Set Button e Click OK three times e Restart your computer For more information regarding the above procedure please visit the Dazzle Interactive Support Site at www Dazzle com Begin by clicking the Support link then select Interactive Support Next locate the GoTo FAQ Answer ID Box enter 301 into the provided box and click GO Technical Support Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Troubleshooting e Page 62 Technical Support Dazzle Technical Resource Center The Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge is easy to use and normally should not produce complications However if you need assistance or have questions of any kind our trained staff members are ready to help We highly recommend that you use the Dazzle Interactive Knowledgebase at www Dazzle com as this is the fastest method of accessing support resources for your Dazzle product Begin by clicking the Support link then select Interactive Support from the provided menu E mail support is also available via our Interactive Knowledgebase Interactive Knowledgebase
46. nDVD you can take digital pictures and turn them into photo albums for your DVD player Simply select and arrange your photos like an old fashioned Slideshow and burn a CD OnDVD makes it easy to turn digital memories into home entertainment For instructions on creating Slideshows refer to your OnDVD User s Guide Note You can access an electronic user guide for any of the above Dazzle software appli cations by selecting Start gt Programs selecting the name of the desired product and then selecting the user guide for that product Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 11 Software Installation Since the Hollywood DV Bridge uses drivers that are built into Windows the provided CD does not contain drivers To install the software applications included with the Hollywood DV Bridge follow these steps 1 Insert the provided Hollywood DV Bridge Installation CD in your computer s CD ROM DVD ROM drive Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Dazzle Software The InstallShield Wizard will install Dazzle Software on your computer To continue click Next Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 12 2 Click Next The License Agreement screen appears To use the Hollywood DV Bridge you must agree to the terms of the license License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of
47. ndard video cables use the cables that were included with the camcorder Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connector s on the source device camcorder or VCR to the Audio In connectors on the front of the Holly wood DV Bridge Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video Out RCA Video In ee am gt 7 Ort S Video Out S Video In D DS Audio In Audio Out 0 Front Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 52 Connecting Analog Video Output Note If you have an optional preview monitor connected directly to the Hollywood DV Bridge from a previous procedure you must disconnect it to attach the analog camcorder or VCR that you want to record to But you might be able to attach it to the output device as described later in this section 1 Connect an RCA video cable yellow or S Video cable black from the Video Out con nector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Video In connector on the cam corder or VCR Note S Video provides higher quality output than composite video and should be used if the camcorder or VCR has an
48. ode Selector Button LED Mode 7 Indicators LANC RCA Video Out RCA Video In S Video Out RCA Audio Out RCA Audio In Power Connector 1394 i LINK FireWire Hollywood DV Bridge Front View Hollywood DV Bridge Rear View Mode Selection The Hollywood DV Bridge is a versatile product that allows you to convert analog video to DV convert DV to analog or to pass DV video directly through a computer PC only There are three mode indicator LEDs on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge to let you know which mode you are in DV to Analog __ Pass Through Analog to DV Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Introduction e Page 7 Following is a description of each mode DV to Analog Converts DV video to analog When in this mode the top LED is lit Pass Through Allows video to be passed directly through the Hollywood DV Bridge for example when dubbing from one analog source to another without using a computer When in this mode the center LED is lit Analog to DV Converts analog video to DV When in this mode the bottom LED is lit When connected to a computer the Hollywood DV Bridge automatically activates the cor rect mode For example if you connect an analog camcorder to the Hollywood DV Bridge RCA video input to capture video to the computer the Hollywood DV Bridge automatically activates Analog to DV mode If you connect an analog
49. or 2 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connector on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connector on the monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video Out RCA Video In m Ort S Video Out S Video In smpe j Audio Out Audio In To AC Power Optional Preview Monitor Back IMPORTANT Make sure that the monitor is set up properly to receive a video signal It might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the mon itor s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 45 Method B If an analog output device is connected during the conversion for example if you always leave an output device connected for convenience you can connect the mon itor to the output device The procedure is the same as described above except that the monitor is connected to the analog output device instead of directly to the Hollywood DV Bridge If your monitor does not have the types of connections described above you may be able to connect the monitor to an output device such as a VCR by using a
50. r use on your computer Before you start capturing make sure the Hollywood DV Bridge is con nected to your computer and powered up Then follow the procedures below Connecting Analog Video Input Much of the video recorded on tape until now has been in the analog format Most cam corders and VCRs in use today record in analog This format has proven to be a very con venient and cost effective way to record and share video but the video world is quickly converting to the DV format With the Hollywood DV Bridge you can convert your old VHS and even Beta tapes and analog camcorder videos to high quality DV Since DV is the future of video you can be sure that your converted material will be around in a convenient high quality format for a long time to come Also archiving your video in DV is best since it allows for unlimited copying of the video without quality loss from generation to generation 1 Connect one end of an RCA composite video cable yellow or S video cable black to the corresponding Video Out connector on the analog camcorder VCR or TV S Video provides higher quality video capture than composite video and should be used if the camcorder or VCR has an S Video output Note Some TVs do not have Video Out connectors For specific details check the doc umentation included with your TV 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge
51. rom the Audio Out connector on the back of camcorder or VCR to the Audio In connector on the monitor Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you will need to use a Y adapter if the monitor only supports mono input Hollywood DV Bridge DV Camcorder or DV VCR RCA Video In RCA Video Out a EDI afi Ort O S Video In S Video Out Paa Audio In Audio Out La OR ba u Coaxial In Coaxial Out tt ITITITITIT Optional Preview Monitor If the TV monitor does not support the kinds of cables shown above you might be able to connect it using a coaxial cable Many VCRs and most TVs have this kind of connec tor and many VCRs come with a coaxial cable IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar chan nel Or if a monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you might need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Outputting Video For instructions on outputting your DV or analog video to a camcorder or VCR see your MovieStar 5 User s Guide Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge
52. se a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono input The illustration on the next page shows the above configuration Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 24 Analog Camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge f i RCA Video Out RCA Video In D gt ir sOrt Lp S Video Out S Video In ro b Audio Out Audio In To AC Power IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR is set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VIR mode while a VCR might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the cam corder or VCR s documentation for specific details Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 25 Connecting DV Output If you have a DV camcorder or VCR there may be times when you want to output DV from your computer to the digital camcorder or VCR Since no conversion is performed it is not necessary to use the Hollywood DV Bridge for this process You can accomplish this mode by simply connecting your DV device directly to your PC However it might be more conve nient to capture and output through the Hollywood DV Bridge If you computer is in an out of the way location you may find it easier to simply connect the DV device to t
53. the Record button on the DV camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 47 Converting DV to Analog Video If you have a DV camcorder or VCR you can use the Hollywood DV Bridge to convert DV to analog video without using a computer To begin converting make sure that the Hollywood DV Bridge is powered up Then follow the procedures below Connecting DV Input Connect a 1394 FireWire i LINK cable from the 1394 connector on the front of the Holly wood DV Bridge to the DV connector on the DV camcorder or VCR Note This is the same setup used to connect a DV device for output as described in the previous section Converting Analog Video to DV If you have already made the connec tion for that purpose it is not necessary to change it In this case the 1394 cable handles input and output Hollywood DV Bridge DV VCR or DV Camcorder HES ee DV Out Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge Without a Computer e Page 48 Connecting Analog Video Output Note If an optional preview monitor is connected directly to the Hollywood DV Bridge from a previous procedure you must disconnect it to attach the analog camcorder or VCR that you want to record to But you might be able to attach it to the output device as described later in this section 1 Connect an RCA composite video cable yellow or S Video cab
54. the agreement SCM Microsystems Electronic End User License Agreement NOTICE TO USER THIS IS A CONTRACT BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT This Dazzle Software Dazzle Software End User License Agreement accompanies a Dazzle software and related explanatory written materials Software The term Software shall also include any Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No the setup will close To install Dazzle Software you must accept this agreement lt Back Yes No 3 Click Yes to accept the license agreement The Customer Information screen appears Customer Information Please enter your information Please enter your name the name of the company for whom you work and the product serial number User Name Company Name paee Serial Number lt Back Cancel Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 13 4 Enter your name company name and serial number then click Next The Select Components screen appears This screen allows you to select the software applications you want to install Dazzle strongly recommends installing all the software applications MovieStar is required for video capture and playback DVD Complete is required to design and burn DVDs OnDVD is required to create Slideshows Acrobat is required to read the online Help files and electronic users
55. the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note Some camcorders do not have connectors for standard video cables If your camcorder is not compatible with standard video cables use the cables that were included with the camcorder 3 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the analog camcorder VCR or TV to the Audio In connectors on the front of the Hollywood DV Bridge Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output The illustration on the next page shows the above configuration Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 18 Analog VCR Camcorder or TV USE DV Bridge VHS LI TIT Cd LI RCA Video Out RCA Video In E Ort m S Video Out S Video In Drs Audio Out Audio In e OO OO Front Connecting DV Input If you have a DV camcorder or VCR there may be times when you want to capture the DV material directly into your computer then edit in DV format and output the edited video back to your DV device Since no conversion is performed it is not necessary to use the Hollywood DV Bridge for this process You can a
56. to the point on the tape where you want to begin capturing The video image appears in the Player window in MovieStar 5 Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 22 8 Click the red Record button in MovieStar 5 9 Click the Stop button in MovieStar 5 when you want to end the video capture Editing Video Now that you ve captured your video you can edit it Cut out unwanted scenes splice together different clips and add Hollywood style special effects like titles transitions voiceovers and background music For detailed information on editing video see your MovieStar 5 User s Guide Psat OE reas unta gsm Creating DVDs VCDs and S VCDs For instructions on creating DVDs VCDs S VCDs and Webcasting see the supplied Mov ieStar 5 DVD Complete and OnDVD users guides Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a PC e Page 23 Outputting Video This section explains how to output your edited video to a DV or analog camcorder or VCR so you can create customized video tapes You ll learn how to set up the Hollywood DV Bridge for DV or analog video output and convert DV to analog video Before you start outputting make sure that the Hollywood DV Bridge is connected to your computer and powered up Then follow the procedures below Connecting Analog Video Output Even though the DV format is growing quickly for now the majority of people do not have D
57. utput device to the Hollywood DV Bridge and then connect the TV monitor to the output device This process is explained later in this user s guide in the Outputting Video section This method may be helpful if your TV monitor does not have the kinds of video and audio connectors described above You may be able to connect the monitor to an output device such as a VCR by using a coaxial cable LA Cp z Method B results in the configuration shown below Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video In RCA Video Out RCA Video In RCA Video Out Ort Ort S Video In S Video Out S Video In S Video Out Audio In Audio Out VHS OR OO HE Audio In Audio Out Optional Coaxial In Coaxial Out To AC Power Preview Monitor IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR and TV monitor are set up properly to receive a video signal It may be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Or if the monitor is connected to a VCR with a coaxial cable you may need to set the monitor to channel 3 or 4 Check each device s documentation for specific details Capturing Analog Video 1 Launch your DV editing software It is important not to launch the software before all the hardware devices are con nected If you are using a camcorder and capturing from a previously r
58. vers that are part of the Mac OS Although no Mac video editing software is included the Hollywood DV Bridge is compati ble with a wide variety of popular Mac editing programs Installing the Hollywood DV Bridge is an easy two step process as described below 1 Connect the 1394 FireWire i LINK cable from the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to an available 1394 port on your Mac Hollywood DV Bridge 1394 FireWire i LINK Cable Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 31 2 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge and the other end to an electrical outlet Power Adapter 9000 oof 5 y Note The Hollywood DV Bridge utilizes DV drivers that are built into your operating sys tem Once the unit is connected to your computer and powered on the Mac should rec ognize it and load the appropriate drivers automatically Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 32 Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 33 Capturing Video This section explains how to capture video from an analog camcorder VCR or TV so you can edit the video and create special effects on your computer You ll learn how to set up the Hollywood DV Bridge for analog video input and convert analog video to DV fo
59. vert analog video to DV for use on your computer After the capture pro cess you can edit the video and create special effects on your computer Before you start capturing make sure the Hollywood DV Bridge is connected to your computer and powered up Then follow the procedures below Connecting Analog Video Input Much of the video recorded on tape until now has been in the analog format Most cam corders and VCRs in use today record in analog This format has proven to be a very con venient and cost effective way to record and share video but the video world is quickly converting to the DV format With the Hollywood DV Bridge you can convert your old VHS and even Beta tapes and analog camcorder videos to high quality DV Since DV is the future of video you can be sure that your converted material will be around in a convenient high quality format for a long time to come Also archiving your video in DV is best since it allows for unlimited copying of the video without quality loss from generation to generation 1 Connect one end of an RCA composite video cable yellow or S video cable black to the corresponding Video Out connector on an analog camcorder VCR or TV S Video provides higher quality video capture than composite video and should be used if the analog device has an S Video output Note Some TVs do not have Video Out connectors For specific details check the doc umentation included with your TV 2 Connect
60. video and should be used if your camcorder or VCR has an S Video connection 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on the camcorder or VCR Note Some analog camcorders do not have inputs Consult your camcorder s docu mentation for details on your specific model 3 Connect an RCA audio cable red and white from the Audio Out connectors on the back of the Hollywood DV Bridge to the Audio In connector s on the analog camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Using Hollywood DV Bridge With a Macintosh e Page 39 Analog Camcorder or VCR Hollywood DV Bridge RCA Video In RCA Video Out gt S Video In S Video Out Audio In Audio Out VHS ECCO CL OCC CT CT er Sese Note Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right or the connec tors might be joined as shown in the illustration above Remember that you need to use a Y adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono input IMPORTANT Make sure that the camcorder or VCR is set up properly to receive a video signal It might be necessary to set a camcorder to VTR mode while a VCR might need to be set to Line In L1 L2 Aux or a similar channel Check the cam corder or VCR s documentation for specific details Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor
61. y of DV many people already have analog equipment In fact sales of analog camcorders and VCRs are expected to remain strong for the next few years The Hollywood DV Bridge gives you the best of both worlds the advantages of DV and the compatibility of analog Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Introduction e Page 4 What s Included gt CON 6 pin to 6 pin 1394 FireWire i LINK cable Power Adapter Software CD PC only Stand Registration Card Hollywood Quickstart Guide Hollywood DV Bridge X Warranty Card DONNA DVD Complete OnDVD Hollywood MovieStar Technical Support User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide Information Kit Note Users guides may be provided in either hard copy or as electronic files Hollywood DV Bridge User s Guide e Introduction e Page 5 Other Items You Might Need The following video input output cables are not included with the Hollywood DV Bridge They are usually included with most camcorders and VCRs Composite RCA Video SR TF gamma JE S Video aa di Composite RCA Audio To connect most DV camcorders to the Hollywood DV Bridge you ll also need a 6 pin to 4 pin 1394 FireWire i LINK cable which is usually included with the camcorder There is a slight possibility that you might also need the same type of cable to connect the Hollywood DV Bridge to your computer 6 pin to 4 pin 1394 Firewire iLink You ll need extra cables if you want to k

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