Honestech Rapid Video Blogger User Manual

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Rapid Video Blogger

User Guide

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End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT : READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONTINUING

THIS INSTALLATION.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY REMOVE THE
SOFTWARE FROM YOUR COMPUTER AND RETURN THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING THE
DOCUMENTATION, TO YOUR SUPPLIER AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. IF YOU
DOWNLOADED THIS SOFTWARE, PLEASE REMOVE THE SOFTWARE FROM YOUR COMPUTER AND
CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER TO REQUEST A REFUND.
In this license agreement (the “License Agreement”), you (either individual or an entity), the purchaser of
the license rights granted by this License Agreement, are referred to as “licensee” or “You”. Honest
Technology is referred to as the “Licensor”. The current version of the accompanying software
(“Software”) and documentation (“Documentation”) are collectively referred to as the “Licensed Product”.
Licensor may furnish hardware with the Licensed Product (“Hardware”)

1. License

In accordance with the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, the Software is the property of
the Licensor and is protected by Copyright Law. While the Licensor continues to own the Software,
the Licensor grants the Licensee, after Licensee’s acceptance of this License Agreement, the Limited,
non-exclusive license to use on copy of the current version of Licensed Product as described below.
The Software is “used” on a computer when it is loaded into the temporary memory (i.e., RAM) or
installed into the permanent memory (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, or other storage device) of that
computer, except that a copy installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution to
another computer is not considered “in use”. Except as may be modified by a license addendum which
accompanies this License Agreement, the Licensee’s rights and obligations with respect to the use of
this Software are as follows:

You May,

I. Use the Software for commercial or business purposes in the manner described in the

Documentation.

II. Use the Software to share Internet connection, transfer data, files and images among the

computer in the manner described in the Documentation.

You May Not,

I. Copy the documentation that accompanies Software.
II. Sublicense or lease any portion of the Software.
III. Make illegal duplication of the software.

2. Copyright and Trade Secrets. All rights in and to the Licensed Product including, but not limited to,
copyrights and trade secrets rights, belong to Licensor, and Licensor holds title to each copy of the
Software. The licensed Product is protected by United States Copyright Laws and international treaty
Provisions.

3. Term. This License Agreement is effective until terminated. Licensee may terminate this License
Agreement if Licensee breaches any of the terms and conditions herein. Upon termination of this
License Agreement for any reason, Licensee shall return to Licensor or otherwise destroy the Licensed
Product and all copies of the Licensed Product. Upon request of Licensor, Licensee agrees to certify in
writing that all copies of the Software have been destroyed or returned to Licensor. All provisions of
this Agreement relating to disclaimers of warranties, limitation of liability, remedies, or damages, and
Licensor’s proprietary rights shall survive termination.

4. Executable Code. The Software is delivered in executable code only. Licensee shall not reverse
engineer, compile or otherwise disassemble the Software.

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5. Limited Warranty

a. Licensor does not warrant that the functions contained in the Licensed Product and Hardware

will meet Licensee’s requirements or that the operation of the Software and Hardware will be
uninterrupted or error-free. Licensor does warrant that the media on which the Software is
furnished and the hardware will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery (“Warranty Period”). This Limited
Warranty is void of failure of the media on which the Software is furnished has resulted from
accident, abuse, or misapplications.

b. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, THE LICENSED PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS”

WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE LICNESED PRODUCT AND HARDWARE IS WITH LICENSE.

6. Limitation of Liability

a. Licensor’s sole obligation or liability and licensee’s exclusive remedy under this agreement shall

be the replacement of the defective media on which the software is furnished and/or the
hardware according to the limited warranty above.

b. In no event will licensor be liable for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages including,

without limitation, any loss of data or information, loss of profits, loss savings, business
interruption or other pecuniary loss, arising out of use of or liability to use the software or
documentation or any hardware, even if licensor has been advised of the possibility of such
damages, or for any claim by any third party.

7. General

a. Any Software and Hardware provided to Licensee by Licensor shall not be exported or re-

exported in violation of any export provisions of the United States or any other applicable
jurisdiction. Any attempt to sublicense, assign or transfer any of the rights, duties or obligations
hereunder is void. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the
State of New Jersey, United States of America, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
Licensor and Licensee agree that the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of
Goods shall not apply to this License Agreement.

b. This License Agreement may only be modified or amended by a written license addendum that

accompanies this License Agreement or by written document that has been signed by both you
and Licensor. Site licenses and other types of enterprise licenses are available upon request.
Pleas contact Licensor or your supplier for further information.

c. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach of this

Agreement, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in
accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Judgment upon the award rendered by the
arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitration shall be held in
New Jersey, United States of America.

If you have any other questions concerning this License Agreement, or if you desire to contact Licensor for
any reason, please contact Honest Technology.

Copyright 2007
Honest Technology Inc.
All Rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

End User License Agreement ..................................................................................................2

Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................4

1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................6

1.2. Minimum System Requirements.....................................................................6

2. Installation and Un-installation of honestech Rapid Video Blogger.

2.1. Installing honestech Rapid Video Blogger. ...................................................7

2.2. Uninstalling honestech Rapid Video Blogger.............................................. 11

3. Outline .........................................................................................................................13

4. Adding Files ................................................................................................................14

4.1. Project ............................................................................................................. 15

4.2. Adding Files From Hard Drive.......................................................................15

4.3. Importing from TWAIN Device ......................................................................16

4.4. Capturing Video from PC cam ......................................................................18

4.5. Adding Music Files.........................................................................................20

5. Edit Files .....................................................................................................................21

5.1. File Management ............................................................................................ 21

5.2. Edit image files ...............................................................................................23

5.3. Edit Video Files...............................................................................................24

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5.4. Deleting Files ..................................................................................................25

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5.5. Template Settings...........................................................................................25

5.6. Output..............................................................................................................27

5.7. Adding Audio ..................................................................................................29

6. Photo Design .............................................................................................................. 30

6.1. Outline .............................................................................................................30

6.2. Add and Save image files ..............................................................................31

6.3. Add Effects......................................................................................................31

7. Output Format ............................................................................................................40

7.1. Burn to Disc ....................................................................................................40

7.2. Save for Transmission................................................................................... 42

7.3. Save to Hard Drive .........................................................................................43

8. Copyright ....................................................................................................................44

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1. Introduction

1.1. About honestech Rapid Video Blogger

Honestech Rapid Video Blogger offers users increased creative control over their existing

media files. With just a few clicks, digital media can be combined to form unique User-

Generated Content (UGC). Simply add media files such as video, audio or images from your

computer, or other external device, apply your favorite template and burn. Now you are ready

to share your cherished memories in a whole new way with friends and family alike.

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

Operating System

z Windows XP Service Pack 2

z Windows Vista Ready

(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

z Microsoft Direct 9.0c

Processor

z Pentium III 1.0 GHz or equivalent

Memory

z 16MB or more of Video memory

Optional Device

z DVD Burner

z TV/Video Capture Card or PC Cam

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2. Installation and Un-installation of honestech Rapid Video Blogger.

Note: To optimize performance of the product and your computer, defragmenting the

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) prior to installing honestech Rapid Video Blogger
software is recommended. Also, if there is any security software on your PC that

may block or interfere with the installation or removal of the software, please disable

2.1. Installing honestech Rapid Video Blogger.

2.1.1. Insert the installation CD into your CD/DVD drive on your computer. The installation

should start automatically.

2.1.2. Click [Install] button to start installing honestech Rapid Video Blogger.

2.1.3. Click [

it or turn it off prior to installing or uninstalling the software.

Note: If the installation does not start automatically, choose Run from the Windows Start

menu. Then enter “d:\autorun” (assuming the installation CD is in D drive) in the run

dialog box. You can also double-click on “Setup.exe” file on the installation CD

begin the installation.

Next >] to start the installation.

to

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2.1.4. Read the License Agreement. Click [Next >] after accepting the License Agreement to
continue with the installation.

2.1.5. Click [

Change… ] if you want to install the software in a different folder. Click [Next >]

to continue with the installation.

Warning: Please select a folder on your internal hard drive. It it strongly

recommended that you do NOT install the software on an external hard
drive or storage device.

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2.1.6. Accept the default program folder or create your own program folder by entering a new
folder name. Then click [

Next >] to continue with the installation.

2.1.7. Click [
change any settings, click on [<

Install] to start installing the software with the current settings. If you want to

Back] to go back to the previous screen.

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2.1.8. The installation is in progress. Please wait for completion.

2.1.9. Click [Finish] to complete the installation.

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2.2. Uninstalling honestech Rapid Video Blogger.

2.2.1. Uninstall honestech Rapid Video Blogger using its own uninstallation file or the Add or

Remove Programs in the Control Panel.

2.2.1.1. To uninstall using the uninstallation file: on the task bar, go to

Start Æ All Programs Æ honestech Rapid Video Blogger and click on Uninstall honestech

Rapid Video Blogger.

2.2.1.2. To uninstall with Add or Remove Programs: on the task bar, go to

Start Æ Control Panel Æ Add or Remove Programs. Select honestech Rapid Video Blogger,

and click on Change/Remove button.

2.2.1.3. Click on [

Yes ] to confirm and uninstall the program.

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2.2.2. The uninstallation is in progress. Please wait for completion.

.2.3. Click [Finish] to complete and exit the uninstallation process.

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3. Outline

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Using the honestech Rapid Video Blogger, you can create your own video content using the

following steps.

z Add media files to your project by importing them from your PC, scanner, digital

camera, digital camcorder, or other mobile devices.

z Edit your video & image files

z Use a template to add special effects.

z Set an output option.

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4. Adding Files

Adding Files

Supported Formats

Video:

- AVI, WMV, MPEG, MPG

Image:

- BMP, JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG , TIF, TIFF, TGA

Audio:

- MP3, WAV, WMA

Output:

- MPEG1, MPEG2, WMV, DVD, VCD, SVCD

4.1. Project

Click the button to perform the following:

z New Project.

Create a new project. * This will close any current projects that are open. You

may lose work if you have not saved prior to creating a new project.

z Save Project.

Save current project. (Project files have extension “.hrp”)

z Open Project.

Open an existing project that you have created previously.

4.2. Adding Files From Hard Drive

Click the button to add video & image files from your PC’s hard drive.

Select the video and/or image files you want to add to your project.

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4.3. Importing from TWAIN Device

Click the

button and select the video or image file you want to add from various TWAIN

supported external devices; including scanners, digital cameras, digital camcorders, PC cams

or USB memory keys.

Select your external TWAIN device from the drop down menu. When using WIA-compatible
devices, you may see more than one connection option listed (“WIA” option must be select).

4.3.1. Capturing Images from PC cam

4.3.2. Adding images using scanner

Your scanner may provide additional features.

4.3.3. Adding files from USB memory key

Browse and select images that you want to add to the project.

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4.4. Capturing Video

Click the

button to initiate capture of video.

z Click the

z Select output format.

button to begin recording and click button to stop.

z Click the

z Select output folder.

button to access the advanced capture setting.

Capture Options

z Select video device: choose a video source from the list of available devices.

z Select audio device: choose an audio device from the list of available devices.

z Tuner: choose composite or TV.

R

ecording volume options

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z Microphone: volume & balance

z CD Player: volume & balance

z Line In: volume & balance

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4.5. Adding Music Files

Click the

button to add music files.

5. Edit Files

5.1. File Management

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Click the

working with multiple files.

button to toggle the File Management section which is useful when

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Click

or button to view video or music media files in the Storyboard.

5.2. Edit image files

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Select image file(s) in the Storyboard and click the

section 6. Photo Design for detailed instructions.

button to edit. Refer to the

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5.3. Edit Video Files

After selecting a video file you want to edit, click the button to access the Video Edit

window.

Use the following functions to edit your video files:

z

z

z

: plays the video file.

: stops play of the video file.

/ : edit the video by marking the in/out points of the section

you wish to keep.

z

z

z

: add files to the file list.

: delete video files from the file list.

: Click to add all video files from the file list to the honestech

Rapid Video Blogger.

5.4. Deleting Files

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Select the video, audio, or image file(s) you wish to remove, and click the

5.5. Template Settings

Click the

template.

There are three sections of a template that can be modified.

z Styl e

Modify the effects for the selected template.

Photo duration can be set using the following window.

button to access and/or modify the settings for the selected

button.

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z Intro & Credit

Additional text can be added to the template, and the text/photo duration can be

changed.

5.6. Output

Preview (Before)

Preview your project without the template applied.

Available Templates:

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Select a template of your choice from the list below.

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Preview (After)

Preview your project with the template applied.

5.7. Adding Audio

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Click the

button to add audio.

You can record audio as audio CDs, FM, or AM radio.

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6. Photo Design

6.1. Outline

Using Photo Design, users can edit image files with the following effects.

: Add filter to your image with one click.

: Adjust brightness or change the image's rotation

: Add filters to your image.

: Add frames to make your images better

: Add your signature to your images.

: Resize or rename your images.

6.2. Add and Save image files

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z

z

z

z

: Start new project

: Add new image files to Photo Design.

: Save the image file. Supports bmp, gif, jpg, png, and tif output formats.

: Undo all effects added to the image.

z : Remove selected image file(s).

6.3. Add Effects

Images can be adjusted using the following effects.

z Remove Red Eye

z One Touch

z Adjust Image

z Filter Effect

z Add Frame

z Add Signature

z Resize and Rename

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6.3.1. Remove Red Eye

Select the

button to remove red eye.

Select the area with red eye by drawing a rectangle with your mouse. Then click [Apply] to to

remove the red eye.

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6.3.2. One Touch

Select the

• Revise your image's color.

button to add readymade filters to your images.

• Make your image more colorful.

• Clean up your image.

• Add retro feel to your image.

• Add a mosaic effect.

• Change the color black and white.

• Adjust color/tone of your image.

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6.3.3. Adjust Image

Select the

• Adjust Image

o Color Brightness: Moving the scrollbar, adjusts the image's brightness.

o Color Contrast: Moving the scrollbar, adjusts the image's contrast.

button to adjust the brightness or to rotate the iamge.

• Rotate Image

o Rotate image by 90 degrees right

o Rotate image by 90 degrees left.

o Adjust image up or down.

o Adjust image left or right.

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6.3.4. Filter Effect

Select the button and add a filter to your image.

Available Filters:

1. Blur your image.

2. Sharpen your image.

3. Add Noise to your image.

4. Add Median effect to your image.

5. Erode your image.

6. Dilate your image.

7. Add Negative effect to your image.

8. Add Edge effect to your image.

9. Emboss your image.

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6.3.5. Add Frame Effect

Click the

button to add a picture frame around your image.

6.3.6. Add Signature

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Select the

button to add a signature to your image.

Insert text

z Enter text and select font size, color, etc…

z Using the position

on the image.

z Click [Apply] to save your settings.

tool, you can specify the location of the signature

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Insert Signature Image

z You can import an image of your signature

z Using the position

tool, you can select the location of your signature

image.

z Click [Apply] to save your settings.

An example of adding a signature image:

6.3.7. Resize & Rename

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Select the

button to resize and/or rename your image.

Resize

Resize image by entering pixel value.

Rename with prefix & suffix

Add a prefix or suffix to an image’s name.

z Set image file format. Supports jpg, gif, tif, bmp, and png.

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7. Output Format

Select from the following output modes:

z Burn to Disc

z Save for Transmission

z Save to Hard Drive

7.1. Burn to Disc

Burn your video content onto CD or DVD.

z Disc type: select from DVD, VCD, or SVCD.

z Region: select from NTSC, or PAL.

z Select Device: Select the burning device connected to the computer.

z Disc name: Create a custom name for the disc.

z Required/Available Hard Disk space: Lists the space required for your project

and the available space on your hard drive.

z Required/Available disc space: Lists the space required and available for your

project on the CD or DVD.

Customize the title menu page with the following options

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z Background: Click the

background image that you want to use. You can also use your own image by

selecting the

button.

z Title Text: click on the text area on change the text.

Click [Font] to change the font size, color, etc…

list and choose a

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7.2. Save for Transmission

Save project in various formats suitable for transmission.

Format Options:

z E-Mail: 128kbps for E-mail and dual-channel ISDN.

z Web Streaming: 56kbps for Web Servers.

z Pocket PC: 128kbps NTSC for Pocket PC.

z Mobile Phone: 384kbps NTSC for Mobile Phone.

z Computer: WMV format (up to 2Mbps quality)

7.3. Save to Hard Drive

Save project.

Save format options:

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z VCD: MPEG-1

z SVCD: MPEG-2

z DVD: MPEG-2

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8. Copyright

Copyright 2000-2007 Honest Technology. All Rights Reserved.

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3. Convenient File Management

4. Supports Most Burning Devices

5. PSP and iPod Formats Supported

6. Audio Recording

Offers many different transition effects and
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Movie clips are managed in a File Pool for ease
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Supports CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+/-RW,
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Capture and convert video into MPEG-4 format,
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System Requirements

• Capture Device:
TV/Video Capture Card or
USB Video Capture Box

• Operating system:
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

• Processor:
Pentium IV 2.0 GHz
or equivalent

• Memory:
256MB of RAM

• Video Output:
DVD,VCD, SVCD,AVI,WMV,
MPEG-4

• Other:
DirectX 9.0 or higher
Windows Media Player 6.4
(or higher)
CD Writer for VCD, SVCD
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revolutionary software that allows the easy and
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can save and keep your priceless home videos
forever in sharp and crystal clear DVD/CD.

Videotapes can deteriorate over time. Deteriorated
videos will have color bleed, white specks, and
other distortions. Don’t risk this happening to
YOUR home video collection!

Archive your home video collection with its
irreplaceable memories onto lasting DVD/CD with
honestech VHS to DVD 3.0 Deluxe

Features

1. Adjustable Recording Time

Recording will be made for the duration of time
you set. With one click, you can capture and
burn it onto a media of your choice.

2. Various Effects and Menu Creation

3. Convenient File Management

4. Supports Most Burning Devices

5. PSP and iPod Formats Supported

6. Audio Recording

Offers many different transition effects and
filters, and lets you create your own menus.

Movie clips are managed in a File Pool for ease
of viewing, editing, and deleting.

Supports CD-R/RW, DVD+/-R/RW, DVD+/-RW,
DVD+/-RW DL.

Capture and convert video into MPEG-4 format,
and watch it on your PSP, and iPod

Record audio from cassettes, LP records, and
video tapes; and create MP3 files or audio CDs.

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System Requirements

• Operating System:
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

• USB 2.0 Host Controller/Port

• Processor:

Intel® Pentium® 4 2.4 GHz,
Pentium® D, Pentium® M 1.3 GHz,
Pentium Core™ Duo or equivalent,
or AMD® Athlon® 64 processor is
recommended

• Memory:
256MB of RAM

• Video Output:
DVD,VCD, SVCD,AVI,WMV,MPEG-4

• Other:
Composite (RCA) cable

1. Audio cable (3.5mm to composite)

2. Audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm)
DirectX 9.0 or higher
Windows Media Player 6.4 (or higher)
CD Writer for VCD, SVCD
DVD Writer for DVD

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Erase CD/DVD RW discs and create CD/DVD
labels and covers.

Features

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- Data CD

- Data DVD

- Audio and data CD

- Bootable CD

- Bootable DVD

2. Audio Burning

- Audio CD

- MP3 CD/DVD

- WMA CD/DVD

- Audio and data CD

- Import audio from music CD

3. Video Burning

- DVD

- Video CD

- Super Video CD

- DVD-video files

4. Backup

- Create backup files

- Restore from backup files

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- Erase CD/DVD

- View disc information

- Create disc Label/Cover

- Supports LightScribe

- Can view/slideshow photo

- Create/burn ISO image

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System Requirements

Operating System: •
Windows XP
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

Processor: •
Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent

Memory: 256MB of RAM •

HDD: •
Minimum 10GB of free space

Writer: •
DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM,
DVD+R/RW, DVD-Dual, DVD-Multi,
or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive with 1394,
USB2.0, ATAPI, or SCSI interface

LightScribe: •
requires optical drive with
LighScribe feature

Audio device: •
PCI sound card, USB audio box,
or integrated sound card

AGP or PCI graphics card that •
supports DirectDraw overlay.

Resolution: •
minimum of 1024 x 768 or

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can archive up to 27 hours movie in one dual-layer
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Features

1. Ultra-Long DVD format

Archive 16 hours of video on a DVD or 27 hours
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2. Capture

Capture videos in various formats from TV
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Camcorder.

3. Import from DVD

Import videos from existing DVD movies.

4. Edit

Edit videos or photo shows, transitions, effects,
texts, audios and trims.

5. Menu

Provides various DVD menu themes, and
supports motion menu.

6. Various outputs

Support Ultra-Long DVD, DVD, VCD, SVCD,
MPEG files, VIDEO_TS folder and disc image
file.

7. Dual-Layer Support

Support dual-layer DVD burning.

8. Copy Disc

Make back up copies of your CD/DVD.

Operation System

Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

System Requirements

DirectX 9.0 or higher
Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
256MB RAM or more

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Features

1. Automatic MPEG Conversion Feature

Atomatically detects and convert the original
video file into DVD, Video CD or SVCD format.

2. Audio Format Selection

Audio formats can be converted to LPCM in

order to be played at PS2.

3. Menu Creation

Create customized DVD or Video CD menus

with ease using the templates.

4. Test Recording Feature

Test your DVD/CD writer before actually
burning DVD/CD.

5. Data CD

Supports data burning on CD media.

6. UDF (Universal Disk Format, DVD Image
File) Creation

You can make and burn UDF image file which
provides a way to store all files on a disc as a
single file.

7. XVCD and XSVCD Format Support

Create high-quality video CDs using XVCD and
XSVCD formats.

Operation System

Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

System Requirements

DirectX 9.0 or higher
Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
256MB RAM or more

honestech

Video Editor 7.0

honestech Video Editor 7.0 provides user-friendly
interface which allows even beginners to create
and edit amazing videos.

Compress and save your edited videos in high
quality MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI, DV-AVI and WMV
video format.

Various rendering options: Full Rendering, Smart
Rendering or Fast GOP (Group of Pictures)
encoding methods.

Title, Transition, Special Effects, and Overlay
features allow you to personalize your videos with
ease.

Features

1. Cut/Merge video clips.

2. Add special effects to your video clips (82
special effects provided).

3. Add Transiton effects to your video clips (84
transition effects provided).

4. Add Title effects to your video clips (79 title
effects provided).

5. Import video from various video sources (VCRs,

camcorders, TV, etc.) using your video capture
device.

6. Create DVD, VCD, SVCD, and mini-DVD.

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System Requirements

• Video Input:
AVI, DV-AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2,
VCD, SVCD, DVD, WMV,
DVR-MS(only Windows XP)

• Image input:
JPEG, BMP, PNG

• Audio input:
MP3, WAV

• Video Output:
AVI, DV-AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2,
WMV, VCD, SVCD, DVD

• Audio Output:
WAV

• Operating system:
Windows XP, Vista

• Processor:
Pentium IV 1GHz or equivalent

• Memory:
256MB of RAM

• Other:
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher
Windows Media Format SDK 9
(or higher)
Windows Media Player 7
(or higher)
CD Writer for VCD, SVCD
DVD Writer for DVD

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Easy Video Editor 2.0

honestech Easy Video Editor 2.0 is an easy-to-use
program that allows even a novice to split and
merge video files of various formats.

Features

1. Supports various video formats: AVI, DV-AVI,

MPEG and WMV and are supported for input
and output. WMV output format is supported for
video streaming on the internet.

2. Multiple video files can be rendered
simultaneously.

3. Large files can easily be split to several smaller
video files: split by play time, number of files, or
by file size.

4. Merge multiple small files, regardless of video
formats.

Operation System

Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

System Requirements

Intel Pentium MMX or IV
64MB RAM or more
DirectX 8.1 (or above)
Windows Media Player 7 (or above)
Windows Media Format 9 (or above)

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honestech

Photo DVD 3.0

honestech Photo DVD 3.0 is a simple program
that allows you to create personalized photo slide
shows on CD/DVD to watch on your television or
computer. You can even add background music
or a narrated audio file to your slide show.

Features

1. Create photo slide shows to various video
formats including DVD, VCD, SVCD, mini-DVD,
MPEG, AVI, DV-AVI, and WMV.

2. Edit Pictures

honestech Photo DVD 3.0 allows you to edit
your pictures and add text or special effects.

3. Add Background Music

You can add audio files to your photo slide show.

4. Add Transition Effects

You can add transition effects between your

pictures.

5. Preview

Preview your photo slide show before burning it
to CD/DVD.

Operation System

Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

System Requirements

DirectX 9.0 or higher
Pentium IV 1GHz or higher
256MB RAM or more
15GB HDD or more
CD or DVD writer

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honestech

Video Patrol 5.0

honestech Video Patrol 5.0 provides a
comprehensive personal video monitoring
surveillance solution. You can monitor your
home or office from anywhere with broadband
internet access. You can control up to three
cameras at a time, send e-mail notices to specified
email accounts, and schedule monitoring time
slots. You can record surveillance videos in
MPEG format when a motion is detected.

Features

1. Basic Surveillance

Record video (in mpeg format) continuously or
only when a motion is detected. You can also
specify motion from certain area within viewing
area of PC camera to trigger the surveillance
system.

2. Email Notification

Send email notices to specified e-mail
adresses

3. Scheduled Monitoring

Specify desired monitoring time slots for
surveillance system to be active. (e.g…: one,
daily, or weekly)

4. Multiple PC Cameras

Supports up to three PC cameras, and you
select individual detection mode and response
action for each PC camera. In order to avoid
conflict in device recognition by your PC, we
recommend that you use different brand or
model for multiple PC camera opration.

5. Data Backup/Burning

You can create backup video files on CD or
DVD

6. File List Management

Easily manage the recorded video files with
browsing and selection feature for watching or
burning.

7. FTP Server Option

Back up your videos by uploading them to your
FTP server or burn DVD (if available)

8. Free Online membership (

View surveillance video from PDA, Sony PSP

and PDA mobile phone

System Requirements

• Capture Device:
USB Camera

• Operating System:
Windows XP
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

• Processor:
Pentium IV 2.0 GHz or
equivalent

• Memory:
256MB of RAM

• Other:
DirectX 8.1 or higher
Windows Media Player 6.4
(or higher)
CD Writer for Data-CD
DVD Writer for Data-DVD

• Video Output:
MPEG-1, MPEG-1 VBR

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honestech

MY-IPTV Anywhere™
Deluxe

MY-IPTV Anywhere™ provides a sensible solution
to set up your own broadcasting company from
home. The software allows you to deliver your
home or local TV programs to anywhere in the
world as long as you have broadband internet
access. Experience your local, hometown TV
programs while traveling to another city, state or
even overseas.

Your local, hometown TV programs can be
delivered to you using MY-IPTV Anywhere
in MPEG-4, H.264 software compression
technology.

Once you have registered with honestech's free
online membership, connection to your home PC
and local TV programs is completely hassle free.
No need to worry about IP addresses or servers.
The connection is peer to peer so you can be
assured of a secured connection.

Features

1. Channel Changing & Surfing

Switch and search TV channels from outside
your home or anywhere else in the world.

2. PVR and Scheduled Recording

Schedule and record TV programs with an
intuitive Internet based TV programming tool.

3. DVD Burning

Burn recorded TV programs onto a DVD with
ease (DVD burner required).

4. High Quality Picture

MY-IPTV Anywhere™ utilizes the latest MPEG­4 H.264 giving a television quality broadcast.

TM

's built

Operation System

Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

System Requirements

USB 2.0 Connection
Pentium IV 1.4 GHz or higher
128MB RAM or more
2GB HDD or more
DirectX 9.0 or later
Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher
Broadband Internet Connection Required

* MY- IPBOX (USB 2.0 TV/Video Capture Box)

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MY-IPTV&CAM Anywhere™
Deluxe

MY-IPTV & CAM Anywhere™ combines the power
to access your home TV programs and
video monitoring surveillance system
anywhere in the world where broadband internet is
available!

MY-IPTV Anywhere™

The software allows you to deliver your home or
local TV programs to anywhere in the world as
long as you have broadband internet access.
Experience your local, hometown TV programs
while traveling to another city, state or wherever
your travels take you. Your local, hometown TV
programs can be delivered to you using MY-IPTV
Anywhere
technology.

MY-IPCAM Anywhere™

Provides a comprehensive personal video
monitoring surveillance solution. With MY-IPCAM
Anywhere™, your PC becomes a powerful
surveillance system. MY-IPCAM Anywhere™
records video when motion is detected, and
provides remote real-time monitoring function.
Controls up to three cameras at a time, send e­mail notices to specified email accounts, and
schedule monitoring time slots. You can record
and burn surveillance videos in MPEG format.

You can manage watching TV and monitoring
personal surveillance from Honestech’s FREE
online membership, which also takes care of
hassle-free per-to-peer connection to your PC
from anywhere.

Features

1. MY-IPTV Anywhere™

• Channel Changing & Surfing

• PVR and Scheduled Recording

• DVD Burning

• High Quality H.264 video compression

™'s built-in H.264 video compression

personal

from

2. MY-IPCAM Anywhere™

• Basic Surveillance

• Email Notification

• Scheduled Monitoring

• Multiple PC Cameras

• Data Backup/Burning

• File List Management

Operation System

Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

System Requirements

Designed for analog signals/channels only.
USB 2.0 host controller
Processor : Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or higher
Memory : RAM 256MB or higher
HDD : 2GB or more
DirectX 9.0 or later
Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher
Broadband Internet Connection Required

* MY-IPBOX - TV&CAM (USB 2.0 TV/Video Capture
Device & PC Camera) included.

honestech

DVD Player 3.0

honestech DVD Player 3.0 is a small but powerful
DVD player. Supports all standard formats, and
provides complete navigation controls. You can
also customize the DVD player with various skins
provided.

Features

• Parental controls

• Various skins available

• Auto-resume playback

• Bookmark feature

Video Support

• MPEG 1 / 2 decoding

• Subtitle display

• Video always on top

Audio Support

• Dolby

• LPCM

• MPEG 1 Layer 2

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Operation System

Windows XP
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

System Requirements

DirectX 8.1 or higher
Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher
Pentium III 700 MHz or higher
256MB RAM or more
DVD Optical Drive
VGA Card with H/W acceleration
Sound Card

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honestech

Rapid Video Blogger

Easily create User-Generated Content from any
media type with the honestech Rapid Video
Blogger.
Compile a video blog content with your music,
photos, video and more.

Features

• Various Templates

• Photo Editing

• Supports TV/video capture cards &

USB PC cameras

• Video Editing

• Preview

• Various Output Formats

System Requirements

• Operating System:

Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

• Processor:

Pentium III 1.0 GHz or equivalent

• Memory:

512MB of RAM

• Other:

16 MB or more of video memory
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher

Optional Devices

• DVD Burner

• TV/video capture card or

USB PC cam

Input/Output Formats

• Video Input:
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMV,
ASF, AVI

• Photo Input:
BMP, JPEG

• Audio Input:
MP3, WAV

• File Output:
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMV

• Disc Output:
VCD, SVCD, DVD

• Photo Editing:

BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF

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honestech

Claymation Studio

Capture images using a digital camera, webcam
or DV camcorder,
create characters, apply small changes, and add
background images
and music to create your own claymation movies.

Features

• Onionskin

• Rotoscope

• Chroma key

• Supports WMV & AVI format

• Audio Recording

• Simple Frame Editing

• Supports Project Format

System Requirements

• Operating System:

Windows XP
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

• Processor:
Pentium IV 1.8GHz or equivalent

• Memory:

128MB of RAM

(256MB or higher recommended)

• Other:
Microsoft DirectX 9.0(or higher)

Windows Media Format
SDK 9 (or higher)
Windows Media Player 7
(or higher)

Optional Devices

• Video Capture Device:
Web Camera , DV-Camcorder

• Audio Capture Device:
microphone

Input/Output Formats

• Image input:
JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF

• Audio input:
MP3, WAV

• Video Output:
AVI, WMV

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Backpack Journalist

Powerful digital video editing software that allows
users to capture and edit audio/video and then
transmit over the internet, all in real-time.

Features

1. Capture

• DV Connection Display

• Device Control

• Auto Capture

• Manual Capture

• Batch Capture

• Scene Change Detection (SCD)

• Continuous recording and Pre-Roll playback

option

• Timer

• Audio Information Display

2. Editong

• 3 timeline tracks

• Clip source management based on Bin type

• Automatic clip insertion from Clip monitor to

timeline

• Adding still images to the beginning or the end
of a clip

• .Customizing the timeline for production of
news clips with time length restriction

3. Rendering & Transmission

• Easy Transmission

• Transmission Configuration

• Auto Error Correction

System Requirements

• Operating System:
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows Vista Ready
(http://www.honestech.com/vista)

• Processor:
Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or equivalent

• Memory:
512MB of RAM
(1024 MB or more recommended)

• HDD:
20 GB+ hard drive space for video capture

and editing

• Screen Resolution:
1024 x 768, 32-bit color or above

• Microphone:
Required for recording voice-overs

• Video Capturing Device:
DV camcorder connected via OHCI-compliant

IEEE1394

• File Transfer:
Internet connection request for file transfer

• Other:
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c (or higher)
Windows Media Player 7 (or higher)

• Video Input:
DV-AVI

• Image Input:
JPEG, BMP, TGA

• Audio Input:
MP3, WAV

• Video Output:
WMV, DV

• Output Resolution:
720x480, 360x240

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Honestech, Inc.

North and Latin America

P.O. Box 26365 Austin, TX 78755

Phone : [phone] or 512-514-6222
Fax : [phone]
eMail :[e-mail]
France: [e-mail]

http://www.honestech.com

Honest Technology Taiwan

Address : Room 6E08, No. 5, Sec. 5, Hsin-Yi Road., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
< Taipei World Trade Center >

Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
eMail : [e-mail]

Honest Technology Japan

Address : MS Bldg 6F, 2-25-4, Taitou, Taitou-Ku, Tokyo, 110-0016 JAPAN
eMail : [e-mail]

Honest Technology Korea

Address : Kyung-Dong Bldg, 5F, 906-5 Jijok-Dong, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, Korea 305-330
Tel : [phone]~8
Fax : [phone]
eMail : [e-mail]