Canopus TwinPact 100 User Manual

User Manual

Notices & Warranties

Copyright RegulationsCopyright Regulations

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.

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Your TwinPact 100 options are covered by a limited warranty when you register your Canopus product. This warranty is for a period of three years from the date of purchase from Canopus or an authorized Canopus agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Canopus product and is not transferable. Canopus Co., Ltd warrants that for this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be in good working order, Canopus will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Canopus authorized alterations, modifications and/or repair. Proof of purchase is required to validate your 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.

CautionsCautions

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 your local Canopus office or distributor.

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

Health precautionsHealth precautions

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 reliabilityDo not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability

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

and safetyand safety

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 electricityProtect against static electricity

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 from your body by touching a grounded metal surface.

Do not disassembleDo not disassemble

Do not disassemble

Do not remove the cover or modify the TwinPact 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 voltageDo not operate at other than the specified voltage

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 supplyDo not operate with other than the specified power supply

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 carefullyHandle the AC adapter cord carefully

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.

* Replacement of damaged parts, unless defective due to manufacturing, will be charged at actual cost plus

handling fees.

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Do not use the product in a dusty or humid environmentDo not use the product in a dusty or humid environment

Do not use the product in a dusty or humid environment

It may cause a short-circuit or a build-up of heat, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Do not let foreign matters enter the inside of the productDo not let foreign matters enter the inside of the product

Do not let foreign matters enter the inside of the product

If water or any foreign matter enters the inside of the product, it may cause fire or electric shock. In the case where water or foreign matter is allowed to enter the product, turn the power OFF and pull out the power cable from the receptacle.

Do not use the product when you hear thunderDo not use the product when you hear thunder

Do not use the product when you hear thunder

Do not touch the product body or its plug on such occasions. It may result in electric shock.

Stop using the product when it is smokingStop using the product when it is smoking

Stop using the product when it is smoking

Do not use the product in an abnormal condition like when it is smoking or emitting an odor. It may result in fire or malfunction of the product. If any anomaly is found, turn OFF the power of the product, disconnect the power cable, making sure that the product is not smoking any more.

Do not use the product in a damaged conditionDo not use the product in a damaged condition

Do not use the product in a damaged condition

Do not drop the product nor use the product with its cover broken. It may result in fire or malfunction of the product. In case the product is damaged, turn OFF the power of the product and pull out the power cable from the receptacle.

Do not touch AC adapter with wet handsDo not touch AC adapter with wet hands

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 hotDo not setup in an area that becomes hot

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.

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When possible, please use the included DV (FireWire) cable. Use of other cables may cause a transmission error. In the worst case, the TwinPact 100 or other connected equipment may be damaged internally due to faulty cable wiring.

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Please lower your audio equipment speaker level that is connected with the TwinPact 100 when you turn the power of the TwinPact 100 ON/OFF. You may hear a loud noise when you turn the power ON/ OFF.

CAUTIONCAUTION

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 fromDo not pull AC adapter cord when disconnecting from

Do not pull AC adapter cord when disconnecting from electrical outletelectrical outlet

electrical outletelectrical outlet

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 setup other than the Described methodDo not setup other than the Described method

Do not setup other than the Described 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 periodIf product will not be used for an extended period

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.

Do not place the product on an unstable placeDo not place the product on an unstable place

Do not place the product on an unstable place

Do not place the product on an unstable table or slanted surface. The product may fall from it, resulting in injuries or malfunction of the product.

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When making connections with the product or cleaning the product, be sure to disconnect the power plug beforehand. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or malfunction of the product. When cleaning the product, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner.

Route the cables properlyRoute the cables properly

Route the cables properly

Route the power cable and AV cables properly. If they catch on something, it may result in injuries or malfunction of the product.

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FCC NoticeFCC Notice

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

According to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Canopus Co.,Ltd.

Address: 1-2-2 Murotani Nishi-ku, Kobe-city Hyogo 651-2241 Japan

Telephone: +81-78-992-5846

Declares that product Model: TwinPact 100

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Product NotesProduct Notes

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 are registered trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd.

8. TwinPact 100 is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd.

9. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA. Apple, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Power Mac are the trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in USA and other countries. Other product names and the like are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

About the DocumentationAbout the Documentation

About the Documentation

This document is the TwinPact 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.

In this manual, Microsoft

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Windows®XP Operating System is referred to as Windows XP (both Home

and Professional Editions) respectively. In this manual, Mac OS X 10.n is referred to as Mac OS X.

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

Table of Contents

Features and overview of TwinPact 100 .......................................................................... 2

Features ...................................................................................................................... 2

Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2

Principal usages ......................................................................................................... 3

Package Contents............................................................................................................. 4

Items included in TwinPact 100 package ................................................................... 4

Loading batteries into the remote controller ............................................................ 5

Names and functions of components............................................................................. 6

Front ...........................................................................................................................6

Rear .............................................................................................................................7

Bottom ........................................................................................................................ 8

The three operation modes and the [INPUT SELECT] switch .................................. 9

Installing Twin Commander ........................................................................................... 11

System requirements ............................................................................................... 11

Installation (for Windows) ........................................................................................ 12

Installation (for Macintosh) ....................................................................................... 14

Showing computer screen images on TV .................................................................... 18

Connections between TV monitor and computer .................................................. 18

Displaying computer screen images on TV monitor .............................................. 19

Capturing computer screen images into the computer ......................................... 20

Capturing analog video into computer ......................................................................... 27

Connecting analog devices and computer ............................................................. 27

Capturing analog video into computer ................................................................... 28

Copying analog video to DV camera ............................................................................ 29

Connecting analog VCR and DV camera ................................................................ 29

Recording analog video to DV camera ................................................................... 30

Watching digital video on TV monitor .......................................................................... 31

Connecting DV camera and TV monitor ................................................................ 31

Watching digital video on TV monitor .................................................................... 32

Recording digital video to analog VCR ................................................................... 33

Table of Contents

Setting up TwinPact 100 ................................................................................................ 34

Mode Switch Selector A .......................................................................................... 34

Mode Switch Selector B .......................................................................................... 36

Adjusting RGB video inputs using the remote controller ............................................. 38

Image quality adjustment ......................................................................................... 38

Zoom adjustment ..................................................................................................... 40

Screen adjustment ................................................................................................... 41

Other ......................................................................................................................... 42

Adjusting RGB input video using Twin Commander .................................................... 44

Starting up Twin Commander (for Windows) ......................................................... 44

Starting up Twin Commander (for Macintosh) ....................................................... 45

Twin Commander menu and screens ........................................................................... 46

Menu ......................................................................................................................... 46

[Option] screen ([Preferences] screen) .................................................................... 50

Technical Information .................................................................................................... 56

Priorities among analog input signals ..................................................................... 56

Audio modes ............................................................................................................ 56

Copyright protection feature ................................................................................... 56

Specifications ................................................................................................................. 57

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 58

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1. Digital Screen Capture feature

The Digital Screen Capture feature lets you capture screen action on your computer (Windows or Mac) and bring it into the same computer or a DV deck as a high-grade DV format file.

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Scan Converter feature with a screen size of max. 1600 x 1200

TwinPact 100 lets you view computer screen on a TV monitor specifying the display range such as the entire screen, a part of the screen, an area surrounding the mouse pointer, or a window. The remote controller offers you comfortable operability in using the Scan Converter feature such as selecting the screen area or adjusting the image quality.

3. High-Quality DV/Analog Video Converter feature

The proven Canopus original DV Codec ensures high quality conversion in analog-to-DV and DV-to-analog conversions. In addition, TwinPact 100 has features to improve image quality prior to analog-to-DV conversion, such as noise reduction. The improved analog signal is also output to the analog terminal so that you can use the TwinPact 100 as a filter between analog devices by connecting them via the TwinPact 100.

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You cannot use this feature for upconversion such as displaying images from DV to a RGB monitor.

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Overview

1. Digital Screen Capture feature

• The Canopus hardware DV Codec and digital image processor chip absorb processing loads, freeing the CPU from additional loads. As a result, capturing screen action while using the same computer for various operations is made possible.

• You can select a part of the screen or a particular window to capture.

• You can capture sound as well as screen action from a computer and bring them together into an DV format file.

2. Scan Converter feature

• You can output a screen up to 1600 x 1200.

• TwinPact 100 is equipped with a high-quality flicker filter.

• A wide range of useful features is available for displaying screen such as area selection, zooming and auto tracking of mouse pointer.

• You can also adjust image quality parameters such as contrast, brightness, and sharpness.

• The area selection and image quality adjustment features are accessible from the remote controller specially designed for TwinPact 100.

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3. Video Converter feature

• You can connect an analog deck and DV deck directly without a computer.

• Since TwinPact 100 is equipped with various features to improve analog signals such as 3D noise reduction and 3D Y/C separation, you can use it as a noise filter between analog input/ output devices.

• Its capability for improving analog video signals makes TwinPact 100 particularly useful for digitizing old analog tape libraries.

Principal usagesPrincipal usages

Principal usages

• Creation of presentation video

While giving your presentation on a computer using various applications, capture the screen action and save it as a video. In this way you can use the video to show the presentation once done from next time on.

• Creation of tutorial video for software

Capture screen action while operating the software such as movement of the mouse pointer and save it as a video. This is perfect for creating a tutorial video and the like.

• Capture of input video signals

You can convert input signals coming from a VCR into a high-quality digital video.

• Movie capture

You can capture a movie being played on the screen into a highquality video in full-frame size.

• Presentation

As TwinPact 100 is equipped with RGB, video and DV inputs, you can give your presentation on a projector switching between computer screen and video input, using the remote controller at your hand.

SET VIDEO FORMAT

Please set the Mode Switch Selector B on the bottom of the TwinPact 100 unit to your video format (PAL or NTSC) before using.

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• TwinPact 100 • AC adapter and cable

• DV cable (6-pin to 4-pin) • Remote controller

• Stereo mini-plug cable • VGA cable (D-sub 15-pin)

• Applications CD-ROM

* This CD-ROM contains application programs that work with TwinPact

100. The programs can be used only when you agree to the contents of Software End User License Agreement displayed at installation. Be sure to confirm the contents of End User License Agreement.

• TwinPact 100 User Manual (this document)

• Size AAA batteries x 2

As the AC adapter comes in a form that the adapter unit and cable (to receptacle) are separated each other, please connect them before using it.

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Loading batteries into the remote controller

When you use the remote controller for the first time or replace the batteries, load batteries into the remote controller as follows:

Battery specification: Size AAA

Open the battery cover on the back of the remote controller.

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Load new batteries as shown in the figure. Be careful not to confuse the plus and minus sides.

2

Insert the tab of the battery cover into the notch on the remote controller, and then close the cover.

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Names and functions of components

FrontFront

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(1) [INPUT SELECT] switch

Allows you to switch the input mode to DV, analog or RGB. Every time you press this switch, the mode changes in the following order:

• RGB > DV > Analog > RGB > ...

(2) DIGITAL LED

Lights while the TwinPact 100 is receiving signals from the DV terminal and converting them to analog signals.

(3) ANALOG LED

Lights while the TwinPact 100 is receiving signals from the analog terminal and converting them to DV signals.

(4) RGB LED

Lights while the TwinPact 100 is receiving signals from the RGB terminal and converting them to analog or DV signals. This LED blinks while any of the following settings for RGB screen is being adjusted on the remote controller. The LED stops blinking after the [OK] key is pressed after the adjustment.

• Brightness • Contrast • Saturation

• Sharpness • Flicker Filter • Luminance Signal

• Chrominance Signal • Zoom Ratio • Zoom Position

• Screen Size • Screen Position

(5) STATUS LED

Lights when the TwinPact 100 has detected copy-prevention signals while it is converting signals from the analog terminal to DV signals.

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(6) REMOTE LED

Lights (for about 0.1 sec.) when the TwinPact 100 receives the remote controller signal.

(7) AUDIO IN L/R

Input terminal for analog audio. This terminal can also be used as RGB audio input terminal by setting the Mode Switch Selector A No.4 to ON.

(8) VIDEO IN

Input terminal for composite video.

(9) S VIDEO IN

Input terminal for S video.

(10) DV IN/OUT

Terminal for DV connection (4-pin). Connect this terminal to a DV device or computer.

NOTE

When both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN terminals are used, the S VIDEO terminal is always used.

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Terminal for DV connection (6-pin). Connect this terminal to a DV device or computer.

(2) S VIDEO OUT

Output terminal for S video.

(3) VIDEO OUT

Output terminal for composite video.

(4) AUDIO OUT L/R

Output terminal for analog audio.

NOTE

Do not connect DV cameras and such to both of the front and rear DV terminals at the same time (HUB connection not allowed.).

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NOTE

Lower the volume of the audio equipment. Please lower your audio equipment speaker level connected with the TwinPact 100 when you turn ON/OFF the power of the TwinPact 100. You may hear a loud noise when you turn the power ON/OFF.

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(1) Mode Switch Selector A

DIP switches for video settings.

(2) Mode Switch Selector B

DIP switches for setting VIDEO and AUDIO modes.

For more information on the Mode Switch Selector, refer to "Setting up TwinPact 100" (P.34).

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Input terminal for audio at RGB input.

(6) RGB IN

Input terminal for RGB.

(7) RGB OUT

Output terminal for RGB. RGB input signal is output through it.

(8) DC IN 5V

Connect the AC adapter that comes with the product to this terminal.

(9) [POWER] switch

Allows you to turn ON/OFF the TwinPact 100.

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The three operation modes and the [INPUT SELECT] switchSELECT] switch

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SELECT] switch

TwinPact 100 is provided with three basic operation modes.

1. DV IN mode : Mode for DV-to-analog conversion

2. ANALOG IN mode : Mode for analog-to-DV conversion

3. RGB IN mode :

Scan Converter mode (Screen Capture mode)

You can switch these three modes by pressing the [INPUT SELECT] switch according to your purpose. (The [Input] key on the remote controller provides you with the same functionality.) You can check the currently active mode by one of the three blue LEDs located on the front of the unit.

Description of operations done in each mode

1. DV IN mode : Mode for DV-to-analog conversion

This mode is used for converting DV signal to analog signal. In this mode, the TwinPact 100 converts DV signal coming from either of the 4-pin DV connector on the front of the unit or the 6-pin DV connector on the back into analog signal, and then outputs it via the analog output connector ((2), (3) or (4) on P.7) located on the back of the unit. This mode is used for converting DV signal coming from a DV camera or the like into analog signal or DV signal coming from a computer via its IEEE1394 connecter to display the DV signal on a TV monitor.

2. ANALOG IN mode : Mode for analog-to-DV conversion

This mode is used for converting analog signal coming from an external source into DV signal. In this mode, the TwinPact 100 converts analog signal coming from the analog input connector ((7), (8) or (9) on P.6) on the front of the unit into DV signal and then output it via the 4-pin DV connector on the front of the unit and the 6-pin DV connector on the back. You can capture a video from an SVHS or 8-mm camera, converting analog video signal to DV signal, and bring it into a DV device such as DV camera or into a hard disk of a computer via computer's IEEE1394 connector using some software on the computer.

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3. RGB IN mode :

Scan Converter mode (Screen Capture mode)

This mode is used for displaying a computer screen on a TV monitor by converting signal coming from the computer into signal for TV monitors. In this mode, the TwinPact 100 converts signals representing the computer screen coming from the RGB input connector ((6) on P.7) on the back of the unit into video signal for displaying that screen on a TV monitor, and outputs it via the video output connector ((2) and (3) on P.7). In addition, if sound is output from the computer's sound card to the audio input connector ((5) on P.7), the sound is output through the audio output connector ((4) on P.7). These RGB or audio output signals can be output to TV monitor or SVHS VCR. In this mode, the TwinPact 100 converts both of RGB and audio outputs into DV signal at the same time and outputs it via the 4-pin DV connector on the front of the unit or the 6-pin DV connector on the back. You can capture DV output as a video into a DV device such as DV camera or as a motion picture into a hard disk by connecting the computer's IEEE1394 connector and using the accessory software. Screen action shown on a computer monitor and sound output from the computer can be captured as DV data and saved into the computer's hard disk.

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System requirementsSystem requirements

System requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for using this product.

Windows

• CPU: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or faster is recommended.)

• Memory: 256 MB or more

• HDD: Free space of 20 MB or more

• IEEE1394 OHCI card

Macintosh

• CPU: PowerPC G3 600 MHz/G4 466 MHz or faster (G3 equipped with FireWire as standard, or faster) PowerPC G4 with L3 cache loaded is recommended.

• Memory: 128 MB or more

• HDD: Free space of 20 MB or more

Computer

Windows

• Windows 2000 Professional (English) SP4 or later

• Windows XP Home Edition (English) SP1 or later

• Windows XP Professional Edition (English) SP1 or later

* DirectX 8 or later should be installed.

Macintosh

• Mac OS 10.2.7 or later

Supported OS

NOTE

Canopus does not guarantee all systems meeting the below reguirements to work accordingly with TwinPact 100.

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