Pinnacle Systems MovieBox Deluxe Quick Start Manual

Pinnacle MovieBox Deluxe

Professional Quality Movie Making

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Pinnacle MovieBox Deluxe

Professional Quality Movie Making

QUICK START GUIDE

English

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 3

CONNECTING THE MOVIEBOX DELUXE AND THE
VIDEO DEVICES 4

HOW TO CONNECT THE DEVICES 4

TECHNICAL DATA 6

KEY PARTS 6
KEY FEATURES 6

WARRANTY I

Contents

This Quick Start Guide explains how to install the Pinnacle hardware and
software.

Important text passages are marked with the “notepad” and this format.

Numbers mark step by step instructions:

1. Start Windows.

All keyboard commands appear in this font:

Setup

Menus, commands, options, or buttons which the user can select are written
in italics.

About this Quick Start Guide

This chapter tells you which computer system components are required for
the operation of MovieBox Deluxe and what is included in the MovieBox
Deluxe package contents.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Please make sure your system meets the following requirements before
installing MovieBox Deluxe:

Computer

 Pentium IV 1.6 GHz (or higher) or equivalent AMD CPU (2 GHz
recommended)

 USB 2.0 port
 Windows XP (Home and Professional Edition, Service Pack 1 or higher)
 DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphics card
 DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
 CD-ROM drive (optional: CD or DVD burner required to create

Video CD, S-Video CD or DVD)

 300 MB of free hard disk space to install software

Before you begin

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Video equipment

MovieBox Deluxe can capture from and output video to:

 Any analog (8mm, Hi8, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C or SVHS-C) camcorder or

VCR

 Any DV, Digital8 or MicroMV camcorder with analog outputs (capture

only)

 Any DV or Digital8 camcorder or VCR (to output to the camcorder, it

must be enabled to record from DV Input)

Quick Start Guide

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please make sure your MovieBox Deluxe system is complete before you
begin the installation. The system includes1:

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MovieBox Deluxe Stand Power Supply

USB-cable IEEE-1394 cable 6x4 Pinnacle Studio “Programs”

and “Content” disks

Studio Manual and this

Quick Start Guide

If any parts are missing, please contact your retailer.

Optionally you can place the MovieBox Deluxe-Box onto the stand, as
shown below:

1

Depending on the delivery scope, the actual package contents may be different from the package contents listed in

the manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Installing the Software

1. Insert the Studio CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
If you have Autorun enabled for your CD-ROM, Setup will run

automatically. If you do not have Autorun enabled, navigate to your CD-
ROM drive, and double-click on Setup.exe.

2. Select the language of your choice.

3. Check for previous version.
If a previous version of Studio is not found on your system you will be
asked to insert the CD-ROM of your previous version into your CD­ROM drive.

4. Personalise your Studio installation by entering your name, country,
e-mail address (optional) and serial number.

5. Registration.
Next you will be given the opportunity to register your copy of Studio.
You can quickly and easily register using your Internet connection.
Registration is important for four reasons:

 You will receive a free bonus effect pack upon registration.
 Registration is required to receive technical support.
 Registration allows Pinnacle Systems to inform you of free updates to

the Studio software.

 Registration makes you eligible for special offers and promotions

from Pinnacle Systems.

6. Agree to the Studio software license terms (click I Agree).
If you do not accept or understand the terms, you should promptly return
this product to your dealer.

7. Choose Typical installation (recommended).
Only advanced computer users should choose Custom.

8. Click Next until the installation is completed.

9. Restart. In some cases, you may be instructed to restart your PC.

10. Drive r i nstall a t i on.
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the driver installation.

11. When a reminder pops up, insert the Studio Content DVD into your
DVD drive.
If you have Autorun enabled for your DVD drive, Setup will run
automatically. If you do not have Autorun enabled, navigate to your
DVD drive, and double-click on Setup.exe. If you do not have a DVD
drive you may order the tutorial, electronic manual and bonus content
separately on CD ROMs at http://www.pinnaclesys.com/studio9cd.

12. Install additional software.
If you received any additional effects or content with your Studio
upgrade, install it now by inserting the CD-ROM(s) or DVD into your
CD-ROM or DVD drive. If you have Autorun enabled for your CD-ROM
or DVD drive, Setup will run automatically. If you do not have Autorun
enabled, navigate to your CD-ROM or DVD drive, and double-click on
Setup.exe.

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Quick Start Guide

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Connecting the MovieBox

Deluxe and the Video Devices

The following chapter tells you how to connect your video devices to the
MovieBox Deluxe. To do so you will need the appropriate cables.

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Important: Be sure your PC, MovieBox Deluxe and video equipment are

HOW TO CONNECT THE DEVICES

all turned OFF before making any connections.

If the Windows Add New Hardware dialog box appears, follow the
on-screen prompts.

The following illustrations show how to connect MovieBox Deluxe to your
PC and video equipment.

Power supply

USB connector

1

2

3

4

5

9

6

7

8

Composite Video In

1

S-Video In

2

Composite Video Out

6

S-Video Out

7

Audio Left In

3

Audio Right In

4

DV Port In/Out

5

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Audio Right Out

8

Audio Left Out

9

Composite or

S-Video Out

Analog

Video Source

Digital Video Source

Audio

Out

Composite or

S-Video In

Audio

In

DV Port

VCR

Audio

Out

Audio

In

Audio

Out

Audio

In

Composite
or S-Video Out

Composite
or S-Video In

Composite
or S-Video Out

Composite
or S-Video In

Power Supply

USB

PC

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Video Monitor

Now, have some fun…

Now that you have installed the MovieBox Deluxe, you can use it
immediately. We strongly recommend you take this opportunity to
experience Studio digital video editing.

Quick Start Guide

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Technical Data

KEY PARTS

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Hardware

 External USB box
 External power supply
 USB 2.0 hi-speed cable
 1394 cable

Software

 Drivers for Windows XP
 Studio Application

KEY FEATURES

 Connectors:

 S-video and composite video I/O
 Stereo audio I/O
 One 1394 6pin port to connect DV device
 One USB 2.0 port for connection to host PC
 Power supply
 Power LED

 Operating modes:

 Capture analog video and audio
 Playback analog video and audio
 Capture DV data from IEEE1394 port
 Playback DV data on IEEE1394 port
 Preview analog A/V source on PC while capturing
 Preview DV source on PC while capturing

 Compression formats:

 DV
 MPEG2
 MPEG1
 Uncompressed YUV

 Other:

 Supports Device Control on IEEE1394 port

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Création de Film de Qualité Professionnelle

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Français

AVANT DE COMMENCER 1

CONFIGURATION NECESSAIRE 1
VERIFICATION DES ELEMENTS REÇUS 2

INSTALLER LE LOGICIEL 3

CONNEXION DU MOVIEBOX DELUXE ET DES
PERIPHERIQUES VIDEO 4

COMMENT CONNECTER LES PERIPHERIQUES VIDEO 4

DONNEES TECHNIQUES 6

PRINCIPAUX COMPOSANTS 6
FONCTIONS CLES 6

GARANTIE II

A propos de ce

Table des matières

Guide de Démarrage Rapide

Ce résumé vous explique l’installation du matériel et du logiciel Pinnacle.

Les passages de texte particulièrement importants sont caractérisés par la
« fiche de notes » et le format suivant.

Les instructions qui vous précisent pas à pas les opérations à effectuer dans
certaines situations sont identifiables à la numérotation:

1. Démarrez Windows.
Toutes les commandes à entrer par l’utilisateur sont indiquées dans un certain

style d’écriture

Setup

Les menus, commandes, options, onglets, etc. à sélectionner par l’utilisateur
sont mentionnés en italiques.