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GrabBeeX-light

USB 2.0 Audio/Video Grabber

USER’S MANUAL

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital
Device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no grantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CE DECLARATION

This device complies with CE . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interface in a residential installation.

Printed in TAIWAN R.O.C No. 01282010

All contents are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1. Overview

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1.1 Introduction

The “GrabBeeX-light”- New generation USB2.0 Audio/Video grabber is the best ideal
companion for your portable video application. Now with Real-time MPEG 1/2/4
recording, you have a powerful video application on your hand.
MSN2view software for your remote monitoring via MSN.
“GrabBeeX-light” is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and it

is ideal for both

notebook and desktop computers.

1.2 Features

 Small physical Wonder--Dimensions are (L)81mm x (W)30mm x (H)15mm
 Convert analog video signal to digital through USB2.0 feature
 High speed USB 2.0 data transfer rate for superior audio/video recording
 Encoding AVI/MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 format directly, Ideal formats for video

application

 Up to 25 fps motion capture capability at 720x576(PAL) & 30 fps at 720x480(NTSC)
 SnapShot function support
 Recording length setup
 Video quality setup
 Full screen mode support
 PIP function support
 Composite, S-Video analog input, NTSC, PAL and SECAM multi system support
 Recording period setup & Schedule Recording
 Support Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness control
 MSN2view function make you remote monitoring via MSN
 Plug & Play
 Low power consumption. Ideal for portable computer too
 No Battery---No need to install batteries or run off the wall adapter

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1.3 Specifications

 Video input : One RCA composite, One S-Video.
 Video system : NTSC, PAL and SECAM multi system support.
 Audio input : Goes through sound card.
 Motion capture : MPEG format up to 720x480@NTSC, and 720x576@PAL

;

MPEG 4 format @ 320x240

; AVI format @ 352x288, 352x240, 320x240 resolution.

 Still image capture : JPG/BMP/TIF file format.
 Performance : Up to 25 fps at 720x576 for PAL, 30fps at 720x480 for NTSC.
 Power Source : 5VDC,350mA(max) through USB port.

1.4 Minimum System Requirements

 USB 2.0 equipped computer
 Pentium 4 - 1GHz or above or equivalent AMD processor
 128MB of RAM
 Win2000 SP4, Win7, XP SP2(above), or Vista
 Sound card

1.5 Package Contents

 GrabBeeX-light USB 2.0 Audio/Video Grabber
 GrabBee software
 MSN2view software
 Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 2. Installation

Please make sure your computer has USB2.0 port correctly installed and
functioning !!

Steps : (1) Install Driver
(2) Plug in GrabBeeX-light hardware
(3) Install GrabBee AP software

2.1 Hardware device description

- USB 2.0 connector :
Connect to USB 2.0 port of your computer

- S-Video input :
S-Video input from external A/V device (e.g. VCR)

- Composite video input :
Composite video input from external A/V Device (e.g. VCR)

 If you want capture audio, please connect audio directly to Line-in of your

Sound card.

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