Datavideo DAC-100 User Guide

Digital Video Converter

Installation Guide

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GETTING STARTED

DAC-100

What’s in the Box?

DAC-100 AC ADAPTER S-VIDEO CABLE

(REQUIRES RED & WHITE RCA AUDIO CABLE)

RCA VIDEO & AUDIO CABLE FIREWIRE

(6 PIN MALE TO 6 PIN MALE)

INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUAL REGISTRATION CARD SUPPORT INFO

AC ADAPTER

RCA VIDEO & AUDIO CABLE

S-VIDEO CABLE

FIREWIRE CABLE 6 PIN MALE TO 6 PIN MALE

INPUT SIDE

MEET THE DAC-100

Input Selector

FireWire

Input/Output

Source Indicator

Bit Rate Indicator

Audio

S-Video

Input

Audio Bit Rate Selector

Right Audio Input

Left Audio Input

Composite Video Input

OUTPUT SIDE

Right Audio Output

S-Video Output

(Behind the Plastic Cover)

Left Audio Output

Composite Video Output

Power Switch

AC Adapter Connector

Dip Switches

FireWire Input/Output

CAPTURING

How to connect DAC-100 to capture Video from a VCR or Camcorder

1. Connect the RCA Video/audio cables from the VCR’s Line output to the input on the DAC-100.

2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.

3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.

4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)

5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “AV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.

6. Go to the “Capture or Import” mode on the Editing software to begin capturing video to a PC or a MAC

SOURCE

A ENCODE

PRESS

Set to “AV”

PRESS

Set to “16 bit”

DAC-100 Input Side

FRONT (Input)

FireWire

FireWire to

PC/MAC

CAPTURING

How to capture Video from a VCR or Camcorder

1. Connect the S-Video cable and RCA audio cables from the VCR’s Line output to the input on the DAC-100.

2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.

3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.

4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)

5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “AV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.

6. Go to the “Capture or Import” mode on the Editing software to begin capturing video to a PC or a MAC.

SOURCE

A ENCODE

PRESS

Set to “AV”

PRESS

Set to “16 bit”

DAC-100 Input Side

FireWire

S-Video

FireWire to

PC/MAC

EXPORTING TO

How to Export Video from the computer to Tape

1. Connect the RCA Video/audio cables from the VCR’s Line input to the output on the DAC-100.

2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.

3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.

4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)

5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “DV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.

6. Go to the “Export” mode on the Editing software to begin exporting video to the VCR.

SOURCE

A ENCODE

PUSH

Set to “16 bit”

PUSH

Set to “AV”

DAC-100 Output Side

FireWire

FireWire to

PC/MAC

EXPORTING TO ( )

How to Export Video from the computer back to Tape

1. Connect the S-Video and RCA audio cables from the VCR’s Line input to the output on the DAC-100.

2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.

3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.

4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)

5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “DV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.

6. Go to the “Export” mode on the Editing software to begin exporting video to the VCR.

SOURCE

A ENCODE

Set to “16 bit”

PUSH

Set to “16 bit”

DAC-100 Output Side

PUSH

Set to “AV”

REAR VIEW

FireWire

FireWire to

PC/MAC

The Important Notice of Safety Instruction

and Radio & TV Interference

1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the products.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The

product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these

openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the

products on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product

should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This

product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper

ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure

of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local Power

Company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where the cord will be walked on.

9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord

to not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that

the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed

15 amperes.

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