CANOPUS ADVC-100 User Manual

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ADVC-100

Advanced Digital Video Converter

PART NO. 000-10072-001

COPYRIGHT ©2001 CANOPUS CORPORATION

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Copyright

Regulations

It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright laws to the owner of copyright, except for fair use (mainly private noncommercial use).Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. In no event shall Canopus be liable for any direct or indirect damages whatsoever arising from the use of captured materials.

Warranty

Canopus is not responsible for any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Cautions

Please observe the following cautions when using this product. If you have any questions regarding the method of usage, the descriptions herein, or any other concerns, please contact the Canopus Technical Support team Monday through Friday, expect for public holidays and company-specific holidays from 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-3:30pm Fridays.

Canopus Technical Support 711 Charcot Avenue

San Jose, CA 95131 408 954-4506 PHONE 408 954-4504 FAX

support@canopuscorp.com

DANGER

The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss off life.

Health precautions

In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer monitor display may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness. It is believed that even individuals whom have never experienced such symptoms may be susceptible. If you or close relatives have experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this product.

Do not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability and safety

This product is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The characteristics of this product are not suited for use with such systems.

Protect against static electricity

An electrostatic discharge may damage components of this product. Do not directly touch any of the connectors or component surfaces.

Static electricity can be generated on clothing and on people. Before handling the product, discharge static electricity

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from your body by touching a grounded metal surface.

Do not disassemble

Do not remove the cover or modify the ADVC-100. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Canopus directly.

Do not operate at other than the specified voltage

Do not operate at other than the specified voltages of AC 100–240V. Operation at other than the rated voltage may result in fire or malfunction.

Do not operate with other than the specified power supply

Do not operate with other than the specified AC adapter, or with a car power supply. Such operation may result in fire or malfunction.

Handle the AC adapter cord carefully

Do not place heavy objects on top of the cord, or place it near hot objects. Doing so may damage the cord and result in fire, electrical shock, or malfunction. Altering the cord, or excessively bending or pulling the cord may result in fire or electrical shock. If the cord is damaged, please contact your local retail outlet or Canopus directly.

CAUTION

The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to hardware or loss of data.

Do not pull AC adapter cord when disconnecting from electrical outlet

When disconnecting the AC adapter cord, pull on the plug, not the cord itself. Pulling on the cord can damage the cord and may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not touch AC adapter with wet hands

Do not disconnect or plug in the AC adapter when your hands are wet. Contact with water may result in electric shock, fire or damage.

Do not setup in an area that becomes hot

Do not setup in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating apparatus. The heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage. Also, the unit may become deformed or change color.

Do not setup other than the prescribed method

Do not setup in a manner other than prescribed. Do not use while wrapped in cloth or plastic. Heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage.

If product will not be used for an extended period

If this product will not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

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Product Notes

1.Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this product is prohibited.

2.The description and specifications of this product are subject to future change without notice.

3.The description of this product has been prepared to be as complete as possible. If the reader is aware of any questionable points, errors or omissions, please contact Canopus.

4.The company assumes no liability for the results of practical application, regardless of item (3) above.

5.Regardless of whether negligence occurs during usage, the company assumes no liability, even if there is a claim, for extraordinary, incidental or derivative loss, including the loss of profits, that arise during practical application of this product.

6.The analysis, reverse engineering, decompiling and disassembling of the software, hardware or manuals that accompany this product, and all other related products including miscellaneous supplemental items, are prohibited.

7.Canopus, as written in both English and Japanese, and its logo

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are registered trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd.

8.ADVC-100 is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd.

9.MS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US. Other product names and related items are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

10.For the purpose of reading in JPEG images, the ADVC-100 firmware incorporates a part of the results of the Independent JPEG Group.

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About the

Documentation

This document is the ADVC-100 User

Manual.

Information not listed in this document may be listed elsewhere.

In cases where there is a difference between a description in this document and an actual operation method, the actual operation method takes precedence.

This document is written for users capable of performing basic PC operations. If there is no special description of an operation, perform that operation in the same manner as a general PC operation.

This document refers to Microsoft’s

Windows 2000 operating system as

Windows 2000.

To simplify the descriptions, the actual product may differ from the illustrations and screenshots.

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