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High-Quality Analog to DV Video Converter

User's Guide : First Edition

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Product Overview ...........................................................................................................

The missing link in DV Video ..............................................................................

Capture, Edit, Export ..........................................................................................

Features .............................................................................................................

What’s Included ........................................................................................................

Connection Congurations ............................................................................................

Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac .......................................................

Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape recorder ........................

Capture from a DV Camcorder .................................................................................

Export DV to your Digital Camcorder .......................................................................

Dub video from an Analog device to a Digital recorder or from a Digital

deck or camcorder to an Analog video tape machine ..........................................

PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description ...........................................................................

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................

Rear Panel ................................................................................................................

4 Position Dip Switch .........................................................................................

6 Pin 1394 / FireWire Connection ......................................................................

Right and Left RCA Audio Outputs ....................................................................

Video Out (RCA) ................................................................................................

S-VHS Out (Y/C 4 Pin Din) ................................................................................

Component Video ..............................................................................................

On / Off ..............................................................................................................

Power Jack - 5VDC Input ..................................................................................

Getting Started - WIndows ............................................................................................

Hardware Installation ................................................................................................

Windows - Quick Start ..............................................................................................

Windows Software .............................................................................................

Getting Started - Mac .....................................................................................................

Hardware Installation 2 .............................................................................................

MAC - Quick Start .....................................................................................................

Software .............................................................................................................

Computer Connected Congurations ............................................................................

Ready to Capture Video ...........................................................................................

Connecting an Analog Video Source ........................................................................

Capturing Video with your Video Capture / Edit Software ........................................

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Connecting an External TV for Simultaneous Video Preview .........................................

Connecting for Analog Record and Preview at the same time ........................................

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Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder ..................................................................

Exporting Video from a Video Editor to an Analog Device ..............................................

Exporting to a Digital Camcorder ....................................................................................

Non-Computer Congurations .............................................................................................

Connecting for Analog to Digital Conversion ...........................................................

Connecting for Digital to Analog Conversion ...........................................................

Installing the Bundled Software CD .....................................................................................

Using VideoStudio Software ................................................................................................

Hardware checkup before using VideoStudio .................................................................

Installing and running VideoStudio ......................................................................................

Conguring VideoStudio .................................................................................................

Using DV Pass-Through for Digital Camcorders .................................................................

Getting around VideoStudio .................................................................................................

Detailed Product Specications ...........................................................................................

TroubleShooting ..................................................................................................................

German Manual ...................................................................................................................

French Manual .....................................................................................................................

Spanish Manual .................................................................................................................

Service & Warranty .............................................................................................................

FCC Information .................................................................................................................

Contacting Technical Support .............................................................................................

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Copyright Notice

The PYRO A/V Link is an innovative, hassle-free device that is designed to let you convert analog video to dv and vice-versa easily. ADS Technologies
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First Edition: September 2003

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ADS is a registered trademark of ADS Technologies Inc. ADS Technologies (ADS) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but
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Product Overview

PYRO A/V Link

High Quality Analog to DV Video Converter

The ultimate tool for capturing and converting video into professional
quality DV format and an extraordinary tool for exporting edited DV
content to analog video tape recorders..

The missing link in DV Video

Capturing DV from a Digital camcorder is fantastic, but what about all of the
video content you have in other formats (8mm, beta, VHS, DVD), how do you
get that content into the DV format? PYRO A/V link solves the problem by
converting any analog video source into DV.

DV video looks great but when you want to send it to tape your options are
limited. You can export back to your miniDV camcorder, but it’s hard to share
a miniDV tape with Grandma. PYRO A/V link bridges the gap by allowing you
to export DV video to any analog video recorder. Capture and edit your video,
then output to VHS and share tapes that anyone can watch!

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Capture, Edit, Export

With PYRO A/V link you can capture from any video source, including DV
camcorders. Mix and match your video content to create a truly unique video
production. Capture the video with VideoStudio 7 SE DVD, then add video
lters, transition effects, video overlays, narration, background music and more.
When your video production is a wrap, export to any VCR or VTR, save as
MPEG-2 and burn a DVD (Windows only) or publish to the Internet.

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Features:

- External FireWire/1394 device

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- Converts analog (RCA, S-VHS or Component Video) to DV video format

- Export DV Video to analog video tape recorders (RCA, S-VHS,
Component)

- Convert between devices (from DV to Analog or Analog to DV) without
using a computer

- Capture from DV camcorder with full device control

- Compatible with a wide range of video DV editing software

- Capture as MPEG-2 video and Create VCD, SVCD, DVD disks (Windows

only using VideoStudio)

What’s Included:

1.) PYRO A/V Link device

2.) 5 VDC Power Supply

3.) 6 ft. RCA to RCA cable ( Yellow, Red, White - Yellow, Red, White)

4.) 6 ft. S-VHS Cable

5.) 6 ft. 6 pin to 6 pin 1394 cable

6.) 6 ft. 4 pin to 4 pin 1394 cable

7.) User Guide

8.) Quick Guide

9.) Software CD (Windows users)

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Connection Congurations:

PYRO A/V Link can be used in several ways depending upon your video
conversion needs.

Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac

Fig. A

* Capture any Analog Video source to PC or Mac via the A/V link and a
FireWire connection.

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Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape
recorder

Fig. B

Publish to Tape: Export your video production from the video editors timeline
out to a TV or Video Tape recorder.

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Capture from a DV Camcorder

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Fig. A

Easy desktop connection for your Digital camcorder. Complete device control,
just as if you were directly connected to your 1394/FireWire host card.

Export DV to your Digital Camcorder

Fig. B

Publish to your Digital camcorder. Use A/V Link as an easy way to send edited
video back to your DV camcorder.

Dub video from an analog device to a Digital recorder or from a
Digital deck or camcorder to an analog video tape machine

Fig. C

Use A/V Link without a computer to convert video content from digital to
analog. A/V link can operate as a stand alone media converter. No computer
required!

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PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description

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Front Panel:

The front of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and video INPUT
Connectors, LED displays and Mode Switch.

Mode Button – Switches from DV capture or Analog Output.
The Blue LED will be on whenever video is being captured as DV whether the
source is an analog video tape or your DV camcorder. The RED Analog LED will
turn on when you are exporting DV to a VCR or other analog device.

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LED:
Green: Power
Blue: DV Capture
Red: Analog Export

Connectors:
S-VHS Input
Composite(RCA) Input
Right and Left Audio(RCA) Input
4 Pin DV Input

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Rear Panel:

The back of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and Video Outputs with the
exception of the Component Video inputs.

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Fig. A

• The video input jacks are auto-sensing. Which ever video jack you connect (RCA, S-Video or
Component) the jack with the active video source will automatically be selected.

• The video output jacks will automatically be active. In all congurations the RCA and S-Video jacks will
always be simultaneously outputting video. This is true for video pass-through mode and exporting DV to
Analog video mode.

• The Component Video jacks are dual purpose and bi-directional. You can capture from analog video
sources via the component jacks and you can export DV to Analog video via the Component jacks. The
jacks are auto-sensing and auto-switching. This means that if ANY video input jack is capturing analog video
to DV, the Component jacks switch to video input mode. If you are exporting to Analog Video the
Component jacks switch to component video export.

4 Position Dip Switch

POSITION:

UP

DOWN

Fig. B

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PAL

NTSC

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Unlock Audio

Locked Audio

Switch 1 - TV Format:

Set this switch to match the television/video format for your country.
Generally, North America, Japan and Taiwan are set to NTSC. Europe, Africa
and Australia are set to PAL. See the back of the user guide for a complete
listing of every country.

Switches 2 and 3 - DV Source / Operating System Selection:

The device is factory set to be most compatible to the 1394 timing for
Windows XP. You can easily set the dip switches to match the timing
of the device or operating system you are using.

DV SOURCE /
OPERATING SYSTEM

SWITCH 2 SWITCH 3

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DV Camcorder

Windows 2000

WinXP, Win98SE, WinME

Mac

Down Down

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Up

Up

Up

Down

Down

Switch 4 - Locked Audio:

Switch to Locked Audio mode to ensure that audio and video synch remain
locked during video capture.

Audio is set to capture at 16-bit, 48 kHz.

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6 Pin 1394/FireWire connection

Use the supplied 6 pin to 6 pin cable to connect the A/V Link to your PC or Mac.

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In a non-computer – analog to DV conversion setting, use the 6 pin cable to
connect to another device.

Right and Left RCA Audio Outputs

Use the supplied A/V cables to connect audio outputs to your TV or video tape
recording device.

Video Out (RCA)

Use the supplied A/V cables to connect the RCA Video output to your TV or video
tape recording device.

S-VHS Out (Y/C 4 Pin Din)

Use the supplied S-VHS cable to connect the video output to your TV or video
tape recording device.

More about Video Outputs

You may have both RCA and S-VHS connected and outputting video
simultaneously. You can also use the outputs to preview video on a TV monitor
during DV editing or during analog video capture.

Component Video

The Red, Green and Blue component video jacks allow for input/ouput of video
from a component source. You can also connect a composite synch cable to the
RCA Video input to allow for composite synch.

On/Off

Power On/Off switch

Power Jack - 5VDC input

This is a self powered device, meaning the unit will function only when power is
applied. Use only the power supply included with PYRO A/V Link to power this
device.

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Getting Started - Windows

Minimum System Requirements:

Processor: 800 MHz CPU or faster
OS: Windows 98SE, WinME, WinXP or Win2000
RAM: 128 MB or higher (256 MB or higher for editing)
Hard Disk: 500 MB or higher Ultra DMA 5400 RPM or faster with DMA enabled

(4 GB for every 18 minutes of video captured).

Monitor/Graphics: Resolution of 1024 x 768, 32 bit color, DirectX 8.1 or later
Sound: Standard Windows compatible sound card
1394 Port: OHCI-compliant 1394 card or built in port functioning properly.

Texas Instruments or Agere based 1394 host controllers are recommended.
Note: Most 1394 add-in cards are OHCI compliant including the
ADS PYRO 1394 cards.

CD-ROM: For software installation
CD Burner: For burning Video CD’s (VCD) or Super VCD (SVCD) disks
DVD Burner: For burning DVD disks
Windows CD: The Windows CD may be needed to load 1394 drivers if you are

using Win98SE or WinMe.

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Optimize your system for DV capture and editing:

It is highly recommended that you complete the following procedures to ensure
smooth video capture.

1.) Make sure all of your drives are defragmented. This is done in Windows
under Accessories/System tools. (Not required on the Mac)

2.) Make sure your drive had DMA enabled. This is done in Device Manager
under Disk Drives. This procedure may require you to reboot after you
have enabled DMA on your hard drive. (Not required on the Mac)

3.) If possible use a separate drive, even an external FireWire drive for saving
captured video .

4.) Close all unnecessary programs and background tasks when recording or
exporting video.

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Hardware Installation:

WINDOWS – Quick Start

1.) Connect A/C Power adapter

2.) Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable between the PYRO A/V Link and computer.
Connect directly to the 1394 Host port. Connecting through a 1394 Hub/

Repeater is not recommended.

3.) WinXP and Win2000 will automatically recognize the device and install
drivers. WinME and Win98SE may ask for drivers from the Windows CD.

4.) Once the device drivers are installed the PYRO A/V Link will appear under
Windows Device manager as an Imaging Device.

5.) Connect Audio/Video cables between your video devices and

PYRO A/V Link

6.) Start your Video Editor application and you are ready to capture video

7.) Press Play on your video device.

8.) Press the Play button on your video editor’s preview window to begin
previewing video. Press Record, or Capture button to begin recording to
your computer hard drive.

Windows Software:

The drivers necessary for the PYRO A/V Link to operate with a Windows based
PC are built into the operating system. Once you plug in the device, Windows will
recognize it and the device will appear as an imaging device in Device Manager.
If you already own video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, you are ready
to connect your video devices and start capturing video.

For Windows Users who don’t have any video editing software, we provide a CD
that includes Ulead’s VideoStudio software. This software allows you to capture,
edit, export video, save as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, streaming video or even burn a
VCD, SVCD or DVD disk.

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Other Video Editing software:

The PYRO A/V Link can be used with any video editing software that is
compatible with DV. We have tested with Adobe Premiere, Avid DV Express,
Ulead DVD Workshop, Ulead Media Studio Pro 6.5, Vegas Video, ArcSoft
ShowBiz, Magix Video Deluxe 2.0 and we continue to test with other video editors
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Getting Started - Mac

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Minimum System Requirements:

Processor: 400 MHz or faster
OS: Mac OS 9.0.4, OSX (Not in Classic Mode), OSX 10.02 (Jaguar)
RAM: 128 MB or greater
Monitor/Graphics: Resolution of 1024 x 768, 32 bit color
Sound: Standard Macintosh sound system
1394 Port: Standard built-in 1394 port or OHCI-compliant 1394 add-in card

Note: Most 1394 add-in cards are OHCI compliant including, the ADS
PYRO 1394 cards.

CD Burner: For burning Video CD’s (VCD) or Super VCD (SVCD) disks
DVD Burner: For burning DVD disks (iDVD, DVD Studio Pro or Instant DVD for

Mac required).

Note: Apple iMovie is included with systems which include built-in FireWire ports.

Optimize your system for DV capture and editing:
It is highly recommended that you complete the following procedures to ensure
smooth video capture.

1.) If possible use a separate drive, even an external FireWire drive for

capturing video.

2.) Close all unnecessary programs or disable extensions not required for
recording or exporting video.

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Hardware Installation 2:

MAC – Quick Start

1.) Connect Power

2.) Connect the 6 Pin 1394 cable between the PYRO A/V Link and computer.
Connect directly to the 1394 Host port. Connecting through a 1394 Hub/
Repeater is not recommended.

3.) Your Mac will automatically recognize the device.

4.) Once the device has been detected PYRO A/V Link will appear under the
Proler as shown on this page.

5.) Connect Audio/Video cables between your video devices and

PYRO A/V Link

6.) Start your Video Editor application and you are ready to capture video

7.) Press Play on your video device.

8.) Press the Play button on your video editor’s preview window to begin
previewing video. For iMovie, press Import to begin recording.

Software:

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No software is included with PYRO A/V Link
for the Mac platform. No device drivers are
required for proper operation and all Mac
computers that have shipped with built-in
FireWire ports include iMovie for capturing,
editing and exporting video from a 1394
device, such as PYRO A/V Link. PYRO
A/V Link is also compatible with other video
editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Avid
Express DV and Adobe Premiere

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Computer

Connected Congurations

Ready to Capture Video

DV Video is great because it offers superior quality and is easily edited. The only
problem is how can you get all of your non-DV content converted into the DV
format through your FireWire connection. PYRO A/V Link lets you do that quickly
and easily. You can connect many different video devices to the PYRO A/V
Link such as your old 8mm camcorder, your VCR, DVD Player, a TV to preview
captured video or even a digital camcorder. Over the next few pages we will
demonstrate several possible congurations.

Connecting an analog Video source

We have supplied you with most of the audio/video cables you will need for
capturing from a variety of video sources. In some cases you may need to use
the custom cable supplied by your camcorder manufacturer or you may need to
purchase extra cables depending upon your desired A/V conguration.

1.) Use the supplied RCA to RCA cable to connect between your analog
source and the PYRO A/V Link. This cable has 3 RCA connectors at each
end.

Yellow = Video Yellow = Video
Red = Right Audio Red = Right Audio
White = Left Audio White = Left Audio

Note: If your camcorder does not have three separate RCA Jacks, use the
custom cable supplied with the camcorder.

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1.) If your camcorder, VCR or other video device includes an S-VHS
connector, use the supplied S-VHS cable to connect between your video
device and PYRO A/V Link for improved quality.

2.) If your Video tape machine, DVD player or other video device provides
Component video outputs, use a component video cable (not supplied)
to connect between your video device and PYRO A/V Link. Component
video will provide the best quality video.

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* Component cables not included.

* If you have BNC Connectors as component out, you can convert them
with component to RCA Connectors.

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Capturing Video with your

Video Capture/Edit Software

When powered up the PYRO A/V Link is ready to convert an analog video source
into DV so you can capture video to your computer via your capture/edit software.

Video Source:

PYRO A/V Link will auto detect which video input connections have a video
source and automatically use that source. Use the best video input source you
have available, Component being best, S-VHS second best and RCA (Composite)
the lowest quality video source.

Previewing Video in Video Editing Software:

With most video editing software, the interface includes a video preview window.
In some cases you must select the Movie Capture Window (Adobe Premiere).

1.) Start your Video Editing software application.

2.) Locate the video Preview Window or Movie Capture Window.

3.) Once you have the video preview or capture window open, press PLAY on
your video playback device.

4.) Click PLAY on the video editing software preview window. Now you will
see and most likely hear (depending on the software) your video playing on
the computer.

5.) Click the RECORD button on the video editing software and you will begin
to record DV to your computer hard drive.

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Connecting an external TV for

Simulation Video Preview

PYRO A/V Link allows you to preview video while being captured and edited so
you can see your results full screen on the TV.

1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of
the PYRO A/V Link and into an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on
your TV.

2.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the
back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA) on your TV.

3.) Apply Power to the TV and switch the TV to accept the external video
source. (Check your TV manual if you are not sure how to do this.)

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Connecting for Analog Record and

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You can preview and record video to a VCR at the same time as long as the VCR
allows for audio and video to be passed through it. Check and test your VCR
to ensure that has audio and video inputs and outputs and that it allows pass
through of audio and video while recording.

1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of
the PYRO A/V Link and into the Video In on your VCR.

2.) Connect an RCA or S-VHS cable to the Video Out on your VCR to an
external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your TV.

3.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the
back of the PYRO A/V Link to the audio inputs (RCA) on your VCR.

4.) Connect an audio cable between the Left and Right RCA OUT on your
VCR to the Audio INPUTS on your TV.

5.) Apply Power to the VCR – You may have to change the TV/VCR switch on
the VCR to allow pass through.

6.) Apply Power to the TV and switch the TV to accept the external video
source. (Check your TV manual if you are not sure how to do this.)

Preview at the same time

The only non-valid connection conguration for video pass-through would be RCA or S-Video
In and Component Video out. This is because the component jacks are auto-switching and
auto-sensing. If you are bringing analog video in, the Component Jacks switch to inputs, if
you are exporting video out the Component Jacks switch to video output.

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Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder

If you are using a Digital Camcorder to capture and or export video you can do
this by simply connecting the Digital camcorder directly to the 1394 port on your
computer.

For your convenience the PYRO A/V Link provides a 4 pin DV In/Out connection,
thus acting as a 1394 desktop Hub and allowing easier connection to your
computer.

1.) Connect a 4 pin to 4 pin DV cable between the DV In/Out connection on

your digital camcorder to the 4 Pin DV IN port on the front of the
PYRO A/V Link.

2.) Turn your Camcorder on to VCR/VTR mode.

3.) The Digital Camcorder will be recognized by the computer and
Windows(WinXP) will show all compatible software that can be used with
the digital camcorder (see Box). Select the video capture or

editing application you want to use.

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4.) If this selection box does not appear, Start your Video Editing software the
old fashion way.

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Previewing Video in the Video Editing Software:

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With most video editing software, the interface includes a video preview window.
In some cases you must select the Movie Capture Window (Adobe Premiere).

1.) Locate the software video Preview Window or Movie Capture Window.

2.) Once you have the video preview or capture window open click PLAY on

the video editing software preview window. This will send a signal to your
digital camcorder to enter PLAY mode and you will see and most likely
hear (depending on the software) your video playing on the computer.

3.) Click the RECORD button on the video editing software and you will begin
to record DV to your computer hard drive.

Device Control Note: Depending upon the video editing software,
there may be extra steps to select your camcorder as the 1394 device
to be used for capture. Once your camcorder is selected as the 1394
device, you can use software device control just as if you were directly
connected to the computers 1394 port (See video editing notes in
appendix).

Exporting Video from a

Video Editor to an Analog Device

Now that you have captured and edited your video you might want to export it out
of your computer and on to tape so you can easily publish or share your video
production with friends, family or even paying customers!

1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of
the PYRO A/V Link and into an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on
your VCR

Note: S-VHS provides higher quality video recording than an RCA
cable. S-VHS is recommended if your camcorder or VCR offers this
connection.

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2.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on

the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA)
on your VCR.

Note: If you are recording back to a camcorder, you may need to use
the cables provide by the camcorder manufacturer.

3.) Apply Power to the VCR and press RECORD just before you begin
exporting video from your computers video editing software.

Note: Each video editing software program will offer a slightly different method for
exporting video. Some software will allow export from timeline without rendering
the video and others will require that you “Save” your video and then “Print to
Tape”. Please check the user guide for your video editing software to learn how
to export video.

Exporting to a Digital Camcorder

If you want to export from your video editor to a digital camcorder, you can
accomplish this by connecting the camcorder directly to the 1394 port. However,
you can also use the PYRO A/V Link as your 1394 connection and export DV
through the A/V Link and into your digital camcorder.

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The setup is the same as if you used A/V Link as your Digital camcorder
capture connection.

1.) Connect a 4 pin to 4 pin DV cable between the DV In/Out connection on
your digital camcorder to the 4 Pin DV In/Out port on the PYRO A/V Link.

2.) Turn your Camcorder on to VCR/VTR mode.

3.) The Digital Camcorder will be recognized by the computer.

4.) Start your Video Editing software, Use the export or Print to Tape function
in the software to export video from your computer and record in the

digital camcorder.

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Non-Computer Congurations

PYRO A/V Link can operate as a stand a lone conversion device between analog
and digital recording devices. This means you can convert analog content into
DV content via a direct conversion to a DV deck or a Digital camcorder without
connecting either device to a computer

Connecting for Analog Video to

Digital Conversion

1.) Apply Power to the PYRO A/V Link device.

2.) Connect the RCA audio and video cables between your analog video
device and the RCA audio and video inputs on the front of the PYRO A/V
Link unit.

3.) Use the S-VHS or Component video inputs if your analog video device has
these connections for the best possible video quality.

4.) Use a 6 Pin to 4 Pin 1394 cable to connect from the A/V Link to your digital
camcorder or DV deck. Connect the 6 pin end of the cable to the 6 pin
1394 connector on the rear of the PYRO A/V unit and connect the 4 pin
end to your digital camcorder or DV Deck.

5.) Use the MODE SELECTOR SWITCH on the front of the PYRO A/V Link
device to switch to ANALOG MODE. In this mode, the RED LED should
be lit.

6.) Press the RECORD button on your digital camcorder or DV deck just
before pressing the PLAY button on your analog video device (VCR or
Camcorder).

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Add a Preview Monitor to this Conguration

You can easily connect a TV to the audio video output jacks on the PYRO A/V
Link to monitor your video dubbing process.

1.) Connect an RCA or S-VHS video cable between the PYRO A/V Link and
your TV RCA or S-VHS Video input jacks.

2.) Connect Right and Left audio cable between the PYRO A/V Link Right and
Left audio jacks and your TV audio inputs.

3.) Switch the TV to accept an external video input.

Connecting for Digital to

Analog Conversion

If you have a digital camcorder you can use the PYRO A/V Link to convert the
digital content into an analog video signal so it can be recorded on your VCR.

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1.) Connect your digital camcorder or DV deck to the 4 pin DV In jack on the
front of the PYRO A/V Link.

2.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of
the PYRO A/V Link and into an external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on
your VCR

Note: S-VHS provides a higher quality video recording than an RCA
cable. S-VHS is recommended if your camcorder or VCR offers this
connection.

3.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on
the back of the PYRO A/V Link to the external audio inputs (RCA) on your
VCR.

Note: If you are recording back to a camcorder, you may need to use
the cables provide by the camcorder manufacturer.

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4.) Use the MODE SELECTOR SWITCH on the front of the PYRO A/V Link

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device to switch to DIGITAL MODE. In this mode, the BLUE LED should
be lit.

5.) Apply Power to the VCR and press RECORD just before you press PLAY
on your digital camcorder.

Add a Preview Monitor to this Conguration

You can preview and record video to a VCR at the same time as long as the VCR
allows for audio and video to be passed through it. Check and test your VCR to
ensure that it has audio and video inputs and outputs and they allow pass through
of audio and video while recording.

1.) Connect a video cable from the RCA or S-VHS OUT jacks on the back of
the PYRO A/V Link and into the Video In on your VCR.

2.) Connect an RCA or S-VHS cable to the Video Out on your VCR to an
external video input (RCA or S-VHS) on your TV.

3.) Connect an audio cable to the Left and Right RCA audio OUT jacks on the
back of the PYRO A/V Link to the audio inputs (RCA) on your VCR.

4.) Connect an audio cable between the Left and Right RCA OUT on your
VCR to the Audio INPUTS on your TV.

5.) Apply Power to the VCR – You may have to change the TV/VCR switch on
the VCR to allow pass through.

6.) Apply Power to the TV and switch the TV to accept the external video
source. (Check your TV manual if you are not sure how to do this.)

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Installing the Bundled Software CD

1.) Insert the PYRO A/V Link CD
into your CD-ROM drive.

2.) The Auto-run screen displayed
here will appear on your
screen.

3.) This Auto-Run requires Apples
Quick Time player to run. If
you do not have Quick Time
installed, it will automatically
begin installing Quick Time on
your system.

4.) There are 4 Selections:

a. Install Driver
b. VideoStudio
c. PhotoShow (Trial software)

a.) Install Drivers – Driver installation is required ONLY if you are running
Win98SE. This driver is actually a patch to the Microsoft 1394 software in
Windows 98SE. If you have Windows ME, WinXP or Win2000 – skip this Step.

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b.) VideoStudio - Click the VideoStudio button and the VideoStudio installer will
open. See page 38 for full VideoStudio 7 SE DVD installation instructions.

c.) PhotoShow – PhotoShow is a fun and easy way to make rich, music video­like shows with your digital photos. Experience your photos like never before!
When you are done, share your PhotoShow online, burn it to a CD, use it as your
screen saver or even publish it on your own web site.

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Using VideoStudio Software

How VideoStudio works

VideoStudio follows a step-by-step paradigm so that editing tasks remain
uncomplicated from start to nish. VideoStudio also offers more than a
hundred transition effects, professional titling capabilities and simple
soundtrack creation tools. Learn in seconds, create in minutes.

VideoStudio breaks up your movie into separate tracks, giving you broad
creative freedom. Changes to one track do not affect others.

After transferring footage from your camcorder, you can arrange scenes,
apply special effects, overlay images, add animated titles, sync in a voiceover
narration, and use background music from your favorite CDs in formats such
as WAV and MP3. All these can be done using drag-and-drop, cut-and-paste,
or select-and-apply operations.

All the tracks in your movie are then organized into a video project le (*.VSP),
which contains all the video and audio information on how your movie is put
together.

When everything is all set to go, your computer collects all information needed
to create your nal movie le. This process is called rendering. You can then
output and distribute your movie as a DVD/VCD/SVCD title, streaming Web
page video, or an e-mail attachment. You can also record your movie back to
your camcorder or VCR.

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