Dazzle Digital Video Creator 150 User guide
Dazzle
Digital Video Creator 150
User’s Guide
Copyright SCM Microsystems. All rights reser ved. Trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their
owners.
Revision B
Table of Contents
Introduction
Congratulations!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Over view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Capturing Video
Connecting Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Capturing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Editing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Creating DVDs, VCDs, and S-VCDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Outputting Video
Connecting Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Outputting Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical Support
Dazzle Technical Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Introduction
Congratulations!
You have just purchased the Dazzle Digital Video Creator 150.
The Dazzle Digital Video Creator 150 (referred to as DVC 150 throughout this guide) is the
ultimate solution for creating Hollywood style movies from your home videos. The DVC 150
captures DVD quality video from any camcorder, VCR or TV. The DVC 150 has a Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 interface to the computer which means if your computer supports USB 2, you will
get even higher quality video. Use Dazzle MovieStar 5 software to cut unwanted scenes,
add 3D transitions, titles and special effects. Then use Dazzle DVD Complete to design
and burn interactive DVDs. Don’t want to make DVDs yet? The DVC 150 also lets you
make videotapes, Video CDs, and S-Video CDs or Webcast streaming video across the
Internet.
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What’s Included
USB Cable
RCA
Video Cable
RCA
Audio Cable
S-Video Cable
Installation CD
Digital Video Creator 150 (DVC 150)
DVC 150
User’s Guide
Power Adapter
DVC 150
Quickstart Guide
Stand
Registration Card
Warranty Card
MovieStar
User’s Guide
DVD Complete
User’s Guide
OnDVD
User’s Guide
Technical Support
Information Kit
Note: Users’ guides may be provided in either hard copy or as electronic files.
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Other Items You Might Need
For some configurations, you may need additional audio and video input/output cables.
For example, if you are outputting to a VCR, you may want to connect a TV monitor to the
VCR to view your material. This requires the right kind of cable, which varies depending on
the VCR and monitor. It may be necessary to use a coaxial video cable, which is usually
included with VCRs. To use the DVC 150 with a device that suppor ts only mono audio, you
need a Y-adapter to connect the left and right audio cables to the DVC 150. A Y-adapter
cannot convert mono to stereo, but it prevents the sound from only being audible in the
left or right channel.
These items are widely available in electronics stores.
About This Guide
This Guide explains how to use the Dazzle DVC 150. Following is a description of each
section:
“Getting Started” lists the minimum system requirements for the DVC 150, provides a
hardware and software over view, and describes the software and hardware installation
process.
“Capturing Video” explains how to connect video input, set up an optional preview monitor
for an input configuration, and capture video to your computer’s hard disk.
“Outputting Video” describes how to connect video output, set up an optional preview
monitor for an output configuration, and output video to your VCR or camcorder.
“Troubleshooting” provides solutions to possible problems and answers frequently asked
questions.
“Technical Suppor t” provides information on the Dazzle Interactive Knowledgebase, and
tells you how to contact the Dazzle Technical Resource Center.
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Getting Started
Minimum System Requirements
To use the DVC 150, your computer system must meet the following minimum
requirements:
CPU: 500 MHz processor
Hard Disk Requirement: Minimum 5400 RPM, 150MB of free disk space for software
installation
®
Operating System: Microsoft
Video: 1024 x 768, 24-bit color, DirectX 8 or above
RAM: 128MB minimum
Sound: PC must have a sound card
Interface: USB 1.1 or above
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive: For software installation
Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP
CD Burner: For VCD, S-VCD, or cDVD creation
DVD Burner (Any Format): For DVD creation
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Hardware Overview
You can connect your camcorder, VCR, or TV to the DVC 150 to capture DVD quality video
to your PC. All you have to do is connect your video source to the DVC 150 and click the
video record button in MovieStar 5. The DVC 150 has an integrated DVD encoder chip,
which automatically converts video in real-time into the DVD format (MPEG-2) before it
lands on your hard disk. This process shrinks the video to about 1/4 of its original size
while retaining DVD quality. You not only save a lot of hard disk space, but since your video
is already in DVD format, you don’t have to conver t the video later. The DVC 150 has a HiSpeed USB 2.0 interface to the computer, which is about 40 times faster than a USB 1.1
interface. If your computer has a USB 1.1 inter face, you can still use the DVC 150 and it
will be ready for the future when you upgrade your computer.
LED Mode
Indicators
RCA Audio
In/Out
RCA Video
In/Out
S-Video
In /Out
USB
Connector
DVC 150/Front View DVC 150/Rear View
Power
Connector
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Software Overview
The DVC 150 includes three Dazzle software applications: MovieStar 5, DVD Complete,
and OnDVD. Following is a description of each of these software applications.
MovieStar 5
MovieStar 5 makes editing your video easy, but it doesn’t leave out the powerful features
you want. Cut unwanted scenes and add 3D transitions, titles, and special effects. Add
your favorite background music to set the mood or do a voice-over narration to explain
important scenes. Use the storyboard or timeline inter face for easy, yet professional
video editing. MovieStar 5 has Background Rendering, Smart Rendering and Fast
Rendering technology for superior speed and performance. MovieStar 5 lets you make
Real Media or Windows Media internet-ready streaming videos. Then upload them for free
to the Dazzle Webcasting site to share streaming video across the internet.
For instructions on editing video, refer to your MovieStar 5 User’s Guide.
DVD Complete
With DVD Complete, it’s easy to make DVDs like those created in Hollywood movie
studios. The DVD Complete project wizard guides you though five simple steps from
camcorder to DVD. All you need to know is what you like and DVD Complete does the rest.
For instructions on making DVDs, refer to your DVD Complete User’s Guide.
OnDVD
Digital cameras allow you to take an unlimited number of photographs that quickly pile up
on your computer and become difficult to manage. With OnDVD, you can take digital
pictures and turn them into photo albums for your DVD player. Simply select and arrange
your photos like an old-fashioned Slideshow and burn a CD. OnDVD makes it easy to turn
digital memories into home entertainment! For instructions on creating Slideshows, refer
to your OnDVD User’s Guide.
Note: You can access an electronic user guide for any of the above Dazzle software
applications by selecting Start>Programs, selecting the name of the desired product, and
then selecting the user’s guide for that product.
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