TerraTec Cameo 600 DV User Manual

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Digital Video Editing System
English Manual
Stand 16.11.01
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TerraTec Electronic GmbH · Herrenpfad 38 · D-41334 Nettetal
hereby declare that the product:
VideoSystem Cameo 600 DV
to which this declaration refers complies with the following standards or standardizing documents:
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2. EN 50082-1
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Residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments.
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Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................4
Installation ..............................................................................................................................5
The card's layout ..................................................................................................................5
Installing the Cameo 600 DV – PCI card................................................................................7
Installation and connection of the Cameo Connect.............................................................. 9
Connection of a DV – Camcorder ........................................................................................ 11
Connection of additional FireWire™-components .............................................................. 11
Installation of drivers............................................................................................................. 12
Installation using Windows 98 SE....................................................................................... 13
Installation using Windows ME...........................................................................................16
Installation using Windows 2000 .......................................................................................18
Software installation.............................................................................................................. 19
Installation of DirectX 8.0a and Digital Video Updates – CD 1 .............................................19
Installation of MediaStudio Pro 6.0 VE – CD 1.....................................................................19
Installation of Adorage Magic - Volume 1 – CD 2 .................................................................19
Installation of Cool 3D 2.5 – CD 3 .......................................................................................19
Software overview ................................................................................................................ 20
MediaStudio Pro 6.0 VE..................................................................................................... 20
Ulead DVD Plug-in ............................................................................................................. 20
Adorage Magic – Volume 1 ................................................................................................ 20
Cool 3D 2.5........................................................................................................................ 20
First cuts................................................................................................................................ 21
DV recordings with Video Capture 6.0. ............................................................................... 21
DV cuts with the Video Editor. ............................................................................................23
DV transmission to your camcorder. .................................................................................. 26
Using the DVD Plug-in........................................................................................................27
Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 28
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions and their answers ....................................................... 28
The perfect computer.......................................................................................................... 31
You're not alone ... .............................................................................................................32
TerraTec service..................................................................................................................34
Glossary .............................................................................................................................36
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing a product made by TerraTec. You have made a good choice, as the Cameo 600 DV is an impressive piece of "State of the art" technology. This product is one of the most efficient computer devices for video applications. We are convinced, that the Cameo 600 DV will serve you well and you will have a lot of fun, whenever you are using it.
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Installation

The card's layout

The external IEEE-1394-connectors

These connectors allow you to connect the Cameo 600 DV to the rest of the world, e.g. to your camcorder.

The internal IEEE-1394-connector

The internal connector of your Cameo 600 DV is intended to connect the 5,25" front panel "Cameo Connect".
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The internal power supply

If you wish to connect further IEEE-1394 components, which need to receive their power supply via the Cameo 600 DV, you should connect your computer's power supply directly to the Cameo 600 DV. This way, the power is provided by the power supply, so that the main board, which otherwise conducts the current, will not be overloaded.
Please be careful, when connecting the power adapter to your Cameo 600 DV, as an incorrect connection may damage the product and other components of your system. For more information, please refer to page 8.
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Installing the Cameo 600 DV – PCI card

Before installing the Cameo 600 DV into your computer, please pay attention to special features of your computer's configuration. Read the instruction manuals of your computer and other additional cards for information about settings.
If you follow the instructions, the installation should be easy.
If you are experiencing any problems, please carefully read the corresponding sections in the manual once again.
First, check if the package is complete.
Minimum contents of package:
1 Cameo DV, PCI-IEEE1394 Controller
1 Cameo Connect, 5¼” Front module (additional spare front screen)
3 Installation CDs
1 IEEE1394 connection cable 6 Pin to 4Pin for connection to your camcorder
1 IEEE1394 connection cable 6 Pin to 6Pin for connecting the Cameo 600 DV to the Cameo Connect
1 Registration card with serial number
1 Instruction manual
Send in your registration card as soon as possible or get registered the via internet on
http://www.terratec.net/register.htm
hotline.
.. This is important for support and
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Safety note:
Disconnect the power cord from your computer´s power supply and the electrical socket before opening the enclosure!

And now... step by step:

Shut down your computer and all connected peripheral components, like printer and
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monitor. Ensure the power is switched off at the mains supply socket. Leave the power cord connected first, so that your computer is earthed.
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Touch the metal plate on the rear side of your computer to ground yourself and discharge any static electricity. Remove the power cord.
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Remove the cover of your computer.
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Look for a free PCI expansion slot, remove the screw that holds the slot's bracket and remove the bracket. To guarantee the best operation of your Cameo 600 DV, choose a slot that is not next to a card already installed.
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Unpack the Cameo 600 DV – PCI card carefully. Only touch the card's edges, while the other hand should rest on the metal surface of your computer, ensuring that the electrostatic discharge flows into the computer without damaging the card. Never touch the components on the card´s surface.
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Adjust the bracket of the Cameo 600 DV to the slot, so that the card's PCI connector exactly fits to the socket of the slot.
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Apply the card to the slot. You may have to use a little force to make sure that it is connected correctly.
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Now attach the Cameo 600 DV with the screw of the PCI slot's bracket.
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Installation and connection of the Cameo Connect

For installing the Cameo Connect, remove one of the 5,25" front blanking brackets of your computer's enclosure (A). Existing shielding sheet metal in the expansion slot must also be removed. Push the Cameo Connect module into the free slot (B).
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Attach the front module to the computer's enclosure, using the supplied screws.
Connect the internal FireWire™-connector of your Cameo DV PCI-card to the connector of the Cameo Connect front module as shown in the illustration below, using the supplied (short) FireWire™-cable.
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If you wish to connect external components, that do not have an independent power supply, we recommend you connect the computer's power supply to the Cameo Connect. 1. Plug in a power connector of the computer's power supply to the female connector of the supplied Y­cable (see Illustration), 2. Connect the small connector of the Y-cable to the corresponding connector of the Cameo Connect front module.
PC power supply connector Y-cable
Cameo Connect
Re-install the cover. ·
· Re-connect the power cord and all other cables and restart your computer.
The power connector MUST be connected correctly to the Cameo Connect front module, otherwise the module and other components of your system may be damaged.
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Connection of a DV – Camcorder

Your camcorder has a female connector, indicated with „DV IN“, „DV IN / OUT“ or „iLink™“ . Apply the smaller connector of the FireWire™ cable to the camcorder's connector and the larger connector to the Cameo PCI card or to the "I/O port" on the front side of the Cameo Connect front module.

Connection of additional FireWire™-components

In addition to DV camcorders, there are other FireWire™-devices that may be operated with a Cameo 600 DV. These are, for example, FireWire™-hard disk drives, - CD-ROM- or DVD drives,
- printers etc. You may connect and operate up to 63 of these devices simultaneously.
When connecting other FireWire™-components, please refer to the corresponding instruction manuals!
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Installation of drivers

If you are using Windows ME or Windows 2000, you may skip this section and continue reading on page 16 (Windows ME) or page 18 (Windows 2000).
Before starting the installation under Windows 98 SE, you should check, whether you are really using the second edition of Windows 98 on your computer. Open the "device manager", proceeding as follows:
Click „Start“ -> „Settings“ -> „Systems Manager“ -> „System“.
Please note that Windows 98 SE has many improvements in comparison to the first version of Windows 98 and is absolutely necessary for editing DVD videos.
If your system runs with the first version of Windows 98, we strongly recommend you to upgrade to Second Edition. Upgrades from Windows 98 to Windows 98 SE are available at your local retailer and will protect you from major problems, in your objective of performing video editing.
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