Grass Valley Pegasus User Manual

Setup Manual

Pegasus

September 25, 2007

Cautions

(1) It is prohibited to copy a part or all of this product without prior permission. (2) The contents or specifications of this product may be changed without prior notice. (3) We have prepared the contents of this product to the best of our ability; however if you have any

questions about the contents, or if there are any errors or missing items, please contact Grass Valley.

(4) However we do not take any responsibility for malfunctions arising from use, irrespective of the

points outlined in (3).

(5) Irrespective of whether it was due to a usage erro r, Grass Valley takes no responsibility for

extraordinary, incidental or derivative claims, including those for lost earnings generated by the application of this product.

(6) It is prohibited to analyze, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any of the items included

with this product, including the software, hardware and manual.

(7) CANOPUS, and the corresponding logos are registered trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd.

Pegasus is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd. (8) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation, USA. (9) Adobe, Adobe logo, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects are registered trademarks of

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respective companies.

Manual Explanation

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Information not described in this manual may be displayed in some cases. Make sure to read the text file attached to the disc.

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If there are any variations between the explanation in this manual and the actual application method, priority is given to the actual application method.

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The screens used as examples in this manual are those of the development stage, so they may vary from those in the final product.

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This manual is written for people who have a basic knowledge of how to use a computer. If there are no special instructions, perform the same operation as a normal computer operation.

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In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system is called Windows XP Professional or Windows XP. Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system is called Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP. Windows VistaTM Home Basic, Windows VistaTM Home Premium, Windows VistaTM Business, Windows VistaTM Ultimate are called Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate respectively, or Windows Vista.

Chapter 1

Contents Introduction Setup

Introduction

1 Before Using ......................................................... 2

Notices & Warranties ............................................ 2

Support .............................................................. 5

Chapter 2

Setup

1 Hardware installation .............................................. 8

Installing the board ............................................... 8

Attaching the ferrite core ...................................... 9

Attaching the gaskets ........................................... 9

Part names ....................................................... 13

2 Installation/Uninstallation........................................ 14

Installing the HQ RECORDER ................................ 14

Installing the Attached Application Software ............ 17

Uninstallation ..................................................... 18

Chapter 3

Using HQ RECORDER

1 What is HQ RECORDER? ...................................... 22

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2 HQ RECORDER Main Screen ................................. 23

3 Capture operation ................................................ 26

Auto capture ..................................................... 27

Manual capture .................................................. 28

Scheduled capture .............................................. 29

To make the PC enter a suspended state after

scheduled capturing ends..................................... 33

Scheduled capturing from a suspended state .......... 35

Capturing time settings ....................................... 36

4 Task tray icon and menu ........................................ 37

Task tray icon..................................................... 37

Menu ................................................................ 37

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5 Log file ............................................................... 38

Chapter 4

Settings

1 Application settings .............................................. 40

2 Screen Settings ................................................... 42

Screen .............................................................. 42

Position ............................................................. 43

3 General settings .................................................. 44

Canopus HQ Codec Settings ................................ 44

FIR filter ............................................................ 45

Chapter5

Appendix

1 Hardware Specifications ........................................ 48

2 Application specifications ....................................... 49

Chapter 1

Introduction

Before Using

Notices & Warranties

It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright la ws to the own er of copyr igh t, e xce pt f or fair use ( mainl y priva te noncommercial use). Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. In no event shall Grass Valley be liable for any direct or indirect damages whatsoever arising from the use of captured materials.

Warranty

This product is covered by a limited warranty when you register your Grass Valley product. This warranty is for a period of one year from the date of purchase from Grass Valley or an authorized Grass Valley agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Grass Valley product and is not transferable, Grass Valley warrants that for this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be in good working order, Grass Valley will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or nonGrass Valley authorized alternations, modifications and/or repair. Proof of purchase is required to validate your warranty. Grass Valley 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.

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DANGER

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

Health precautions

In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer display or TV monitor may trigger tem por ary 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 , disc harge static elec tricity from your body by touc hing a grounded metal surface.

Do not disassemble

Do not remove the cover or modify the Product. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Grass Valley directly.

CAUTION

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

Do not setup in areas subject to heat

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.

Only setup using 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.

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. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, an d (2) this d ev ic e mus t acc ep t any interference r ec ei ve d, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

According to FCC Part 15 Responsible party Name: Grass Valley, Inc. Address: 711 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 Telephone: 408-954-4500 Declares that product Model: HDRECS complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Support

Customer Support

For questions regarding hardware setup and usage, please contact your local Grass Valley office, distributor or the store where you have purchased this product.

Web-site

Including Pegasus, the latest company information is announced at our website: http://www.canopus.com/ The latest drivers utilities, product manuals, FAQs, etc. are also available at our web-site.

Online User Registration

You can register your Pegasus here. http://www.canopus.com/support/

System requirements

A PC/AT compatible machine with the following specifications:

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz or higher

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PCI Express bus

Requires a bus slot with the following specifications:

A PCI Express x1

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CD-ROM

Required for software installation

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Memory

1GB (2GB or more recommended)

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HDD

Requires a 500MB or larger drive for software installation

• Requires a serial ATA 3Gb/s, 7200 rpm drive for capturing

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Graphic

1024×768 dpi resolution 32 bit or higher color

• Must support DirectX 9.0c

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Supported OS

Microsoft Windows Vista

• Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate 32 bit Microsoft Windows XP

• Home Edition/Professional (SP2)

Sound

Requires an internal 4-pin audio input connector to output preview audio.

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Chapter 2

Setup

Hardware installation

Installing the board

Before installing the board, be sure that your work area is dust-free and dry. You will need a screwdriver and an empty box to hold the removed screws. The following items are required.

Pegasus board•

Analog RGB conversion cable • Component conversion cable•

Audio cable (4pin-4pin)• Composite conversion connector•

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Attaching the ferrite core

Analog RGB conversion cable

Ferrite core

Gaskets

Attach the ferrite core to the Analog RGB conversion cable in the position shown below.

Attaching the gaskets

Attach the gaskets to the Pegasus board in the position shown below.

Shut down the PC and turn the power off.

Remove all cables, including the power cable.

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Refer to the PC manual on how to do this.

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Make a no te of whi ch cable s conn ect to wh ich conn ector s when removing them.

Remove the PC cover.

Remove the PCI Express slot cover (PCI Express x1) position to place your

Pegasus board.

Refer to your PC manual on the different types of PCI Express slots. The removed slot cover will not be used during installation. Keep the cover in a safe place.

Confirm the availability of a slot in which to install the Pegasus board.

Confirm the following:

If the PCI Express x1 slot is not available, the Pegasus board can be installed in either an empty x4 or x8 PCI Express slot. Be sure not to damage the PCI Express x1 connector on the Pegasus board as it may be damaged by impact or excessive pressure.

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The Grass Valley board should fit into the PCI Express slot without having to use any significant force. If the board cannot be fully inserted, avoid forcing or bending any part of the board. The board is designed to fit a standard PCI Express slot. If the board does not seem to fit when trying to insert it, do not attempt to force it into the slot. If the board does not easily fit into the slot, try using the other PCI Express slots, or contact your PC or motherboard manufacturer.

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Connecting the (4pin-4pin) audio cable to the Pegasus board.

Audio cable (Unbranched end)

Slide the Pegasus board firmly into a PCI Express slot and temporarily

secure it.

Connect the (4pin-4pin) audio cable to a sound device.

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For more details on audio output (from an on-board sound device or sound board), see "Audio output" on page 12.

Confirm that the board and the cables are properly connected, and screw

in the bracket that secures the board.

Replace the PC cover.

Reconnect the cables, including the power cable.

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Audio output

Audio cable (4pin-4pin)

The following are specifications of the (4pin-4pin) audio cable:

Red: Right channel (R)

White: Left channel (L)

Black: Ground (G)

For audio output, use the attached (4pin-4pin) audio cable to connect the sound output device and the mainboard.

Attach the (4pin-4pin audio cable) branched-connector cable with different

connector types and wiring specifications. Connect the single end to the mainboard and the branched end to the sound output device. Use a

connector that complies with the connector type and wiring specications

of the destination connection. If you cannot use the attached (4pin-4pin) audio cable, separately prepare another cable.

Output from an on-board sound device

Connect the audio cable to the terminal on the motherboard.

Note that an onboard sound device (the sound device integrated on

the motherboard: for details, see the instruction manual for your PC or motherboard) might interfere with the board installed in the slot, depending on the position of the connector on the device.

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Output from the sound board.

Connect audio cables in here:

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Part names

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Mainboard rear panel

[1] Analog audio input port (stereo mini-jack)

[2] S-VIDEO input port

A composite signal can be input when the supplied composite conversion

connector is used.

[3] Component input connector

Use the supplied component conversion cable for the connection.

[4] RGB input port

Use the supplied RGB conversion cable for connection.

[5] HDMI input port

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