Apple 95014-2084, 030-8681-A User Manual

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Apple

Video System

User’s Manual

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CONTENTS

Communications regulation information iv

Preface vii

1 Installing the Card and Software and

Connecting Video Equipment 1

What you should have 2 Installing the video input card 2 Installing the software 41 Connecting video equipment 43

2 Learning About the Software 51

Opening the Apple Video Player 52 Getting help 53 Choosing the correct video source 54 Adjusting the sound 56 Adjusting the picture 58 Changing the video window size 59 Changing the window color 60 Setting the video input standard 61 Setting and using a “hot key” 62

3 Capturing Video Images 63

Capturing individual images 64 Capturing movies 66

4 Troubleshooting 71

5 Technical Information 77

Index 79

iii

Communications regulation information

FCC statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.

Radio and television interference

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. m Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or

radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)

If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple

Computer, Inc., could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.

This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple-authorized dealer. For non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.

DOC statement

DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits

for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

VCCI statement

PREFACE

This manual tells you how to install and use the video input card and software, and connect video equipment, so that you can

m view video from a variety of sources in a window that you

can move or resize

m adjust the color and sound m capture a single image or a series of images on disk

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CHAPTER

Installing the Card

and Software and Connecting

Video Equipment

This chapter covers installing the video input card and software. It also shows how to connect video equipment to the card.

If you purchased your computer with the video input card already installed, go to the section “Connecting Video Equipment,” later in this chapter.

What you should have

Check your package to make sure you have both the video input card and an attachment screw. Your package also contains floppy disks from which you will install the software later.

Video input card

Grounding clip

Note: The grounding clip may be a separate piece in your

Attachment screw

package. If so, you will attach it by following instructions later in the manual.

Installing the video input card

You install the video input card by attaching the card to the computer and then connecting the card to your video equipment. The steps for attaching the card to the computer vary slightly depending on whether or not the computer has a built-in monitor.

Installing the card in a compact computer

If your system has a built-in monitor, continue with the steps in this section. Otherwise, go to the section that follows, “Installing the Card in a Modular Computer.”

Chapter 1

Your compact computer may look like either of the computers pictured below; the steps for installing the card vary slightly depending on which model you have. If your computer looks like Style A, follow the first set of steps to install the video input card. If your system looks like Style B, skip to the second set of steps, “Installing the Card in Style B.”

Style A

Style B

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Installing the card in Style A

1 Make sure you save any open documents and quit any open

applications. Then turn off the computer.

m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu, or press the

Power key on the keyboard.

m Then press the power switch at the back of the computer.

Press the side of the switch marked with the j symbol.

2 Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your

computer.

Leaving the power cord plugged in helps protect the computer from electrostatic discharge damage.

Important To avoid generating static electricity that may

damage components, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the card and closed the computer. Additionally, move the logic board as little as possible while it is outside the computer.

Chapter 1

3 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the back panel.

Note: Your computer may have only two screws (on either

side of the back panel) to remove. Even if the back of your computer looks different, all the ports should be in the same location as pictured here.

Remove these screws. (Your computer may have only two screws.)

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4 With your fingertips, locate the two latches on the underside

of the computer’s case.

With your fingertips, locate the two latches on the underside of the computer’s case.

Chapter 1

5 Pulling gently, swing the panel up and slip it out.

Pulling gently, swing the panel up and slip it out.

Remember: Don’t walk around the room until you have finished installing the card and closed the computer. Move the logic board as little as possible while it’s outside the computer.

Installing the Card and Software and Connecting Video Equipment

6 There is a wire handle on the back of the logic board. Swing

it down and use it to pull the logic board toward you.

Wire handle

The logic board is plugged into a slot inside the computer. You may have to brace the computer with your other hand and pull firmly at first. Slide the entire logic board all the way out of the computer.

Chapter 1

7 Locate the video-in access cover on one side of the vertical

plate attached to the logic board. Remove the cover from this opening by squeezing together the plastic tabs that hold it in place.

Note: Your logic board may not look exactly like the one

pictured here, but the video-in slot and plastic access cover are in the same position regardless of the logic board you have.

The plastic access cover is on the other side of the vertical plate.

Metal retainer

Plastic tabs

Vertical plate

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Video-in slot

8 Remove the video input card from its static-proof bag.

Handle the card by its edges in order to avoid touching the connectors.

9 Attach the grounding clip to the S-video port of the video

input card, if it isn’t attached already.

Important Without the grounding clip attached, the

S-video port may send insufficient power to equipment you connect to it.

S-video port

Grounding clip

Chapter 1

10 Making sure the grounding clip is on the card (as shown

in step 9), plug the video input card firmly into the video-in slot on the logic board. Fit the three ports on the card into the port access hole. Make sure the card is firmly seated in the slot.

Check to make sure the grounding clip is attached to the card before installing the card in the video-in slot.

Ports

Video-in slot

Port access hole

Vertical plate

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11 Screw the card to the vertical plate on the logic board. (Use

the provided attachment screw.)

Chapter 1

12 Swing the wire handle on the logic board back up into its

storage position, securing it under its catch. Then fit the logic board into the guide rails on both sides of the computer’s interior.

Make sure the logic board slides into the guides that are on both sides of the computer’s interior.

Swing the handle up, into its storage position.

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13 Press the reset button on the logic board. Then gently but

firmly push the board back into place within the computer. You will need to push a little harder at the end to make sure the connectors at the back of the board are seated in their slot.

Note: If you can’t find the reset button, it may be in a

different location on your logic board. Check the manual that came with your computer, in the section in the appendix about installing expansion cards. An illustration there shows where the reset button is for your computer.

1 Press the reset button.

2 Gently but

firmly push on the vertical plate until the logic board is solidly back in place.

Chapter 1

14 Slip the three tabs at the top of the back panel into the

matching grooves in the computer case.

Slip the three tabs on the back panel into the grooves in the computer case.

15 Snap the bottom of the panel into place, making sure it is

flush with the back of the computer.

Snap the plastic back panel into place.

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16 Reinsert the screws in the back panel.

Note: As described earlier, your computer may have only

two screws to reinsert, one on either side of the back panel.

Reinsert these screws. (Your computer may have only two screws.)

17 Reconnect any cables you disconnected at the start of this

process.

Because you pressed the reset button on the logic board earlier, some of your computer’s software settings may have changed. (For example, the date and time on your computer will need to be reset.) You may want to open the control panels for the date and time, keyboard, and mouse to make sure that they are set the way you want them. For more information about resetting these options, see the “Setting Options” or “Customizing Your Computer” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu. (If you do not have Macintosh Guide on your computer, see the manuals that came with your computer.)

Chapter 1

18 Skip the steps that follow (“Installing the Card in Style B”),

and the next section, “Installing the Card in a Modular Computer,” and go on to the section titled “Installing the Software.”

Installing the card in Style B

1 Make sure you save any open documents and quit any open

applications. Then turn off the computer.

m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu, or press the

Power key on the keyboard.

m Then press the power switch at the back of the computer.

Press the side of the switch marked with the j symbol.

2 Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your

computer.

Leaving the power cord plugged in helps protect the computer from electrostatic discharge damage.

Important To avoid generating static electricity that may

Installing the Card and Software and Connecting Video Equipment

3 If there are screws securing the back panel, remove them

with a screwdriver. Then press down with your thumbs to loosen the clips on either side of the back panel.

Chapter 1

4 Pulling gently, swing the panel down and slip it out.

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5 Remove both retainer screws from the vertical plate behind

the back panel.

Remove both retainer screws from the vertical plate.

Remember: Don’t walk around the room until you have finished installing the card and closed the computer. Move the logic board as little as possible while it’s outside the computer.

Chapter 1

6 There is a wire handle on the back of the logic board. Swing

it down and use it to pull the logic board toward you.

Swing down the wire handle, and slide the logic board out of the computer.

Installing the Card and Software and Connecting Video Equipment

7 Locate the video-in access cover on one side of the vertical

plate attached to the logic board. Remove the cover from this opening by squeezing together the plastic tabs that hold it in place.

Note: Your logic board may not look exactly like the one

pictured here, but the video-in slot and access cover are in the same position regardless of the logic board you have.

The plastic access cover is on the other side of the vertical plate.

Metal retainer

Plastic tabs

Vertical plate

Video-in slot

Chapter 1

8 Remove the video input card from its static-proof bag.

Handle the card by its edges in order to avoid touching the connectors.

9 Attach the grounding clip to the S-video port of the video

input card, if it isn’t attached already.

Important Without the grounding clip attached, the

S-video port may send insufficient power to equipment you connect to it.

S-video port

Grounding clip

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