Terratec GRABSTERAV200 User Manual
VideoSystem Grabster AV 200
English Manual
Version: 17.06.04
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VideoSystem Grabster AV 200,
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1. EN 55022 Class B
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Contents
1.
Preface........................................................................................................................... 6
2. Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................... 6
3. Product description........................................................................................................ 7
3.1. Archive, edit and burn videos... ..................................................................................7
3.2. ... in no time via USB 2.0 ............................................................................................7
3.3. Easily transfer your videos onto DVD or (S)VCD with a simple click of the mouse........7
3.4. Key features: ............................................................................................................. 8
3.5. Technical details: ...................................................................................................... 8
3.6. System requirements for AVI or MPEG 1 (VCD) recording:........................................... 8
3.7. System requirements for MPEG 2 (DVD) recording: .................................................... 9
4. Installing the Grabster AV 200........................................................................................ 9
4.1. Installing the drivers.................................................................................................. 9
4.1.1. Installing DirectX 9.0 .......................................................................................... 9
4.1.2. Driver Installation ............................................................................................... 9
4.2. Installing the hardware.............................................................................................10
4.2.1. Connections ......................................................................................................10
4.2.2. Bridge between analog video device and PC ......................................................10
4.3. Driver settings .......................................................................................................... 11
5. Appendix ......................................................................................................................12
5.1. Service at TerraTec. .................................................................................................. 12
5.2. General terms and conditions of service................................................................... 14
5.3. Glossary ................................................................................................................... 15
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1. Preface
Thank you for choosing a TerraTec product. Congratulations on your decision to buy this so-
phisticated piece of state-of-the-art technology, the Grabster AV 200. The Grabster is a pro-
fessional product that forms a bridge between the worlds of analog and digital video. We are
convinced that the Grabster will be both very useful and a lot of fun for you for a long time to
come.
The following is a brief overview of the features and capabilities of your new Grabster AV 200.
2. Scope of delivery
· Grabster AV 200
· S video cable
· Composite cable
· Stereo audio cinch to mini-plug cable
· USB 2.0 cable
· Scart-composite/S video/audio cinch (RCA) adapter
· Software CD
· Hardware and software manual
· Registration card with the serial number
Please fill out and return the registration card to us at your earliest convenience or register
online at http://www.terratec.net/register.htm
and hotline services.
. This is important for support
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3. Product description
3.1. Archive, edit and burn videos...
Grabster AV 200 is the perfect start into the digital video world. This is because it only takes a
few simple steps for this external video converter to connect your camcorder, DVD player,
satellite dish, VCR or any other source with an analog video output to your PC. Now, using
your computer, you can edit your videos conveniently, safely archive them or quickly and eas-
ily burn them to DVD, SVCD or VCD.
3.2. ... in no time via USB 2.0
Grabster AV 200 has composite and S video inputs and a USB 2.0 interface. This makes it
possible to copy your videos in very little time! You can copy in MPEG1 or MPEG2 to your local
hard drive and even create a DVD RW on the fly, without using space on your drive. Then you
can even create individual menus on your DVD and edit out annoying commercial interrup-
tions. The video resolution of 720 x 576 pixels guarantees the highest video quality. This turns
your PC into a multifunctional “digital video recorder” for DVD, SVCD and VCD!
3.3. Easily transfer your videos onto DVD or (S)VCD with a simple click of
the mouse
Become your own movie producer. With the Ulead software, you have the ideal software for
recording and editing videos. It's everything you need to conveniently cut your videos and
furnish them with your own clips or individual menus. Afterwards, you can save them on your
drive and burn them to (S)VCD or DVD with a click of the mouse.
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3.4. Key features:
· External converter for analog video
· Transfer analog video on the fly onto DVD RW
· Direct creation of (S)VCD
· S video and composite video inputs
· NTSC and PAL support
· Up to 720 x 576 pixels video resolution
· Recording formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, VCD, SVCD, DVD (on the fly DVD-RW), AVI
· Includes USB2, S video, composite and audio cables, and Scart adapter
3.5. Technical details:
· USB 2.0 port
· Video standard: PAL & NTSC
· Composite (RCA) or Y/C (S video) Mini-DIN inputs
· Video “through” function
· PAL recording: up to 720 x 576 pixels/25 fps
· NTSC recording: up to 720 x 480 pixels/29.9 fps
· Video resolution from 160x120 to 720 x 576 pixels
· Windows WDM driver
· Data format: I420, YUY2, RGB24
· Power supply via USB 2.0 (5V)
3.6. System requirements for AVI or MPEG 1 (VCD) recording:
· Pentium III / AMD Athlon 800 MHz
· USB 2.0 port
· Microsoft Win 2000, Win XP
· 128 MB RAM
· Sound card
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