RCA Hollywood DV-Bridge User Manual
Dazzle
Hollywood DV-Bridge
User’s Guide
Copyright SCM Microsystems. All rights reser ved. Trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their
owners.
Revision A
Table of Contents
Introduction
Congratulations!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Over view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Capturing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting Analog Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Capturing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Editing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Creating DVDs, VCDs and S-VCDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Outputting Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting Analog Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting DV Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outputting Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Capturing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting Analog Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Capturing Analog Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Editing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Outputting Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting Analog Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Outputting Analog Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting DV Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer
Converting Analog Video to DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting Analog Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting DV Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Converting Analog to DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Converting DV to Analog Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting Analog Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Converting DV to Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Copying Analog to Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting Analog Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting Analog Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Copying Analog to Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Copying DV to DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting DV Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting an Optional Preview Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Copying DV to DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical Support
Dazzle Technical Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Introduction
Congratulations!
Now you can enjoy the benefits of editing in DV (Digital Video) format without the expense
of a DV camcorder or deck. You can also conver t your creations back to analog formats for
sharing with people who do not have DV equipment. You can even conver t material from
one format to another without using a computer.
The DV Advantage
DV is an excellent format for capturing, editing and archiving video. It of fers professional
quality without the expensive and complicated computer equipment previously required for
video editing.
Many editing programs can convert DV material to other formats for output to DVD, Video
CD and Super Video CD, CD-ROM, E-mail and the web. Many people prefer to work in DV
for quality and speed, then convert their finished projects to other formats.
The Need for Analog
Despite the growing popularity of DV, many people already have analog equipment. In fact,
sales of analog camcorders and VCRs are expected to remain strong for the next few
years. The Hollywood DV-Bridge gives you the best of both worlds – the advantages of DV
and the compatibility of analog.
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What’s Included
6 pin to 6 pin 1394/FireWire /i.LINK cable
Software CD (PC only)
Hollywood DV Bridge
Hollywood DV-Bridge
Power Adapter
Stand
Registration Card
Hollywood
Quickstart Guide
Warranty Card
DVD Complete
User’s Guide
OnDVD
User’s Guide
Hollywood
User’s Guide
MovieStar
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
The following video input/output cables are not included with the Hollywood DV-Bridge.
They are usually included with most camcorders and VCRs.
To connect most DV camcorders to the Hollywood DV-Bridge, you’ll also need a 6 pin to 4
pin 1394/FireWire/i.LINK cable, which is usually included with the camcorder. There is a
slight possibility that you might also need the same type of cable to connect the Hollywood
DV-Bridge to your computer.
You’ll need extra cables if you want to keep input and output devices connected to the Hollywood DV-Bridge at the same time for convenience.
You may need additional kinds of cables if you want to connect additional devices to those
that are connected to the Hollywood DV-Bridge. 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 Hollywood DV-Bridge with an analog device that only supports mono audio, you
also need a Y-adapter to enable connection of left and right audio cables to the Hollywood
DV-Bridge. 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 Hollywood DV-Bridge. It is divided into five main
sections: “Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC,” “Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge With
a Macintosh,” “Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer,” “Troubleshooting,”
and “Technical Suppor t.”
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Hardware Overview
The Hollywood DV-Bridge is an attractive breakout box which includes input and output
connectors, mode indicators and a mode selector button.
LED Mode
Indicators
RCA Video In
S-Video In
RCA Audio In
1394/i.LINK/FireWire
Hollywood DV-Bridge/Front View Hollywood DV-Bridge/Rear View
Mode Selection
Mode Selector Button
LANC
RCA Video Out
S-Video Out
RCA Audio Out
1394/i.LINK/FireWire
Power
Connector
The Hollywood DV-Bridge is a versatile product that allows you to convert analog video to
DV, conver t DV to analog, or to pass DV video directly through a computer (PC only). There
are three mode indicator LEDs on the front of the Hollywood DV-Bridge to let you know
which mode you are in.
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Following is a description of each mode:
DV to Analog: Converts DV video to analog. When in this mode, the top LED is lit.
Pass Through: Allows video to be passed directly through the Hollywood DV-Bridge, for
example, when dubbing from one analog source to another without using a computer.
When in this mode the center LED is lit.
Analog to DV: Conver ts analog video to DV. When in this mode, the bottom LED is lit.
When connected to a computer, the Hollywood DV-Bridge automatically activates the correct mode. For example, if you connect an analog camcorder to the Hollywood DV-Bridge
RCA video input to capture video to the computer, the Hollywood DV-Bridge automatically
activates Analog to DV mode. If you connect an analog VCR to the Hollywood DV-Bridge
RCA video output and play back DV material from your editing software, the unit automatically activates DV to Analog mode. Occasionally, the Hollywood DV-Bridge may activate the
wrong mode, for example, if input and output devices are connected and active at the
same time. In such a case, simply use the Mode Selector button on the back of the unit
to toggle through the available modes and select the right one.
Note: To conver t video without a computer (as described in a separate section of this
user’s guide beginning on page 43
), use the Mode Selector button to choose the proper
conversion method.
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LANC Device Control
The Hollywood DV-Bridge supports LANC (also known as control L), a feature which
enables some analog camcorders and VCRs to receive commands from a computer. This
means you can activate some functions (play, rewind, etc.) by clicking the appropriate buttons in MovieStar 5 instead of pressing the buttons on the camcorder or VCR manually. To
use LANC with a supported device follow these steps:
1. Plug one end of a LANC cable into the LANC connector on the Hollywood DV-Bridge.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate connector on your camcorder or
VCR.
If a cable was not included with your device, we recommend checking with the manu-
facturer for recommendations on where to buy one.
3. Follow any additional instructions provided in your device’s documentation.
Note: LANC device control is generally not needed with digital camcorders and VCRs,
because they have the ability to receive control commands via a 1394/FireWire/i.LINK
connection.
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Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC
Getting Started
Minimum System Requirements
Processor: 500 MHz or faster
Operating system: Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me or XP
RAM: 128 MB minimum
Hard disk(s): 5400 RPM or faster; 150 MB disk space for software installation
Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 24 bit color, DirectX 8 or above
Sound: Standard sound card
DV interface: OHCI-compliant 1394 card or port with the appropriate driver(s) installed
and functioning properly
Note: Most affordable 1394 cards, including Dazzle DV-Editor PCI cards, are compliant.
Please check with the manufacturer if you have any doubt.
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive: For software installation
CD burner: For Video CD, Super Video CD or cDVD creation
DVD burner (any format): For DVD creation
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Additional Requirements
To fine-tune your system for DV editing, follow these steps:
1. Make sure all your hard disk drives are defragmented.
2. If possible, use a separate drive for storing video material.
3. Close all unnecessary programs and background tasks.
Software Overview
The Hollywood DV-Bridge includes three Dazzle PC 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 guide for that product.
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Software Installation
Since the Hollywood DV-Bridge uses drivers that are built into Windows, the provided CD
does not contain drivers.
To install the software applications included with the Hollywood DV-Bridge, follow these
steps:
1. Insert the provided Hollywood DV-Bridge Installation CD in your computer’s
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen appears.
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2. Click Next.
The License Agreement screen appears. To use the Hollywood DV-Bridge, you must
agree to the terms of the license.
3. Click Yes to accept the license agreement.
The Customer Information screen appears.
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4. Enter your name, company name, and serial number, then click Next.
The Select Components screen appears. This screen allows you to select the software
applications you want to install. Dazzle strongly recommends installing all the
software applications. MovieStar is required for video capture and playback. DVD
Complete is required to design and burn DVDs. OnDVD is required to create
Slideshows. Acrobat is required to read the online Help files and electronic users’
guides.
5. Select the desired software applications and click Next.
The InstallShield Wizard installs the specified drivers and applications, and then
the Acrobat Reader 5 installer appears.
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After installing all the software, the InstallShield Wizard confirms a successful
installation.
6. Click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
After restarting your computer, a browser window appears with a message that
reminds you to check the Dazzle website for the latest updates and patches. Just click
on the link in the browser window to check for any critical updates to your software.
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Hardware Installation
After you install the Dazzle software applications included with the Hollywood DV-Bridge,
you can install the hardware. Installing the Hollywood DV-Bridge hardware is an easy, two
step process, as described below
1. Connect the 1394/FireWire/i.LINK cable from the back of the Hollywood DV-Bridge to
an available 1394 port on your computer.
Hollywood DV-Bridge
1394/FireWire/i.LINK Cable
Back
2. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the back of the Hollywood DV-Bridge, and the
other end to an electrical outlet.
Power Adapter
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Note: The Hollywood DV-Bridge utilizes DV drivers that are built into your operating sys-
tem. Once the unit is connected to your computer and powered on, the PC should recognize it and load the appropriate drivers automatically. You can verify whether the
Hollywood DV-Bridge is installed properly by checking the Windows Device Manager.
The unit should appear under the “Imaging Device” category as a “Microsoft DV Camera and VCR,” “Generic DV Camera and VCR” or similarly-named device. Windows may
also add additional entries to the Device Manager when the Hollywood DV-Bridge is
connected. This is normal. If the Hollywood DV-Bridge does not appear in the “Imaging
Device” category, double-check the 1394 connection, disconnect power and reconnect
power. If this does not work, check your hardware’s documentation to see if a thirdparty DV camcorder driver is installed, and whether instructions are provided on how
to remove the driver.
For detailed information on the Device Manager, please refer to your Windows Help
documentation.
For up-to-date driver troubleshooting information, go to the Interactive Knowledge area
of Dazzle’s website, as described on page 63, later in this guide.
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Capturing Video
This section explains how to capture video from an analog or DV source, such as a camcorder, VCR, or TV. You’ll learn how to set up the Hollywood DV-Bridge for DV or analog
video input and convert analog video to DV for use on your computer. After the capture process, you can edit the video and create special effects on your computer. Before you start
capturing, make sure the Hollywood DV-Bridge is connected to your computer and powered
up. Then follow the procedures below.
Connecting Analog Video Input
Much of the video recorded on tape until now has been in the analog format. Most camcorders and VCRs in use today record in analog. This format has proven to be a very convenient and cost-effective way to record and share video, but the video world is quickly
converting to the DV format.
With the Hollywood DV-Bridge, you can convert your old VHS (and even Beta) tapes and
analog camcorder videos to high-quality DV. Since DV is the future of video, you can be
sure that your converted material will be around in a convenient, high-quality format for a
long time to come. Also, archiving your video in DV is best since it allows for unlimited
copying of the video without quality loss from generation to generation.
1. Connect one end of an RCA (composite) video cable (yellow) or S-video cable (black) to
the corresponding Video Out connector on an analog camcorder, VCR, or TV.
S-Video provides higher quality video capture than composite video, and should be
used if the analog device has an S-Video output.
Note: Some TVs do not have Video Out connectors. For specific details, check the doc-
umentation included with your TV.
2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the corresponding Video In connector on
the front of the Hollywood DV-Bridge.
Note: Some camcorders do not have connectors for standard video cables. If your
camcorder is not compatible with standard video cables, use the cables that were
included with the camcorder.
3. Connect an RCA audio cable (red and white) from the Audio Out connectors on the
analog camcorder, VCR, or TV to the Audio In connectors on the front of the Hollywood
DV-Bridge.
Note: Your audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right, or the connec-
tors might be joined as shown in the illustration below. Remember that you need to
use a Y-adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only supports mono output.
The illustration on the next page shows the above configuration.
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Analog VCR, Camcorder, or TV
VHS
Hollywood DV-Bridge
RCA Video Out
S-Video Out
Audio Out
RCA Video In
Or
S-Video In
Audio In
TV
Front
Connecting DV Input
If you have a DV camcorder or VCR, there may be times when you want to capture the DV
material directly into your computer, then edit in DV format and output the edited video
back to your DV device. Since no conversion is performed, it is not necessary to use the
Hollywood DV-Bridge for this process. You can accomplish this mode by simply connecting
your DV device directly to your PC. However, it might be more convenient to capture and
output through the Hollywood DV-Bridge. If your computer is not in a convenient location,
it may be easier to simply connect the DV device to the Hollywood DV-Bridge as follows:
1. Connect one end of a 1394/FireWire/i.LINK cable to the 1394 connector on the front
of the Hollywood DV-Bridge.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the DV connector on the DV camcorder or VCR.
Hollywood DV-Bridge
DV VCR or DV Camcorder
VHS
DV InDV Out
Front
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