Belkin F5U208 User manual

P73476 F5U208
USB VideoBus II™
User Guide
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Capture video and sound on your computer via the USB port!
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components
VideoBus II™ Adapter. With the VideoBus II, you can connect
your TV, VCR, or camcorder to your computer and capture
images, or even make full-motion movies! The VideoBus II
will accept any NTSC composite, PAL video input, or SECAM
video input and low level audio signal and convert it into a
PC-compatible digital video image and audio format. The
Belkin Components VideoBus II is the ideal device to bring
video and still images into your computer from various
standard video sources via the USB port. The VideoBus II
enables unparalleled throughput of up to 30 frames per
second for CIF size color images by using Belkin’s advanced
compression technology. This gives you superior live video
performance while using minimal USB and CPU resources,
leaving them available for other applications. Live audio and
video captured using the VideoBus II, originating from a
video camera, camcorder, VCR, or TV tuner, fully complies
with Video for Windows®standards and is compatible with
most video and imaging applications for Microsoft Win98®,
Win98®SE, Win2000®, and Millennium Edition (Me). Video
clips can be incorporated into programs such as Microsoft
PowerPoint. You can also stay in touch using software
packages such as Microsoft NetMeeting to hold video
conferencing sessions with your relatives, friends, customers,
or co-workers across the continent or across the ocean. The
VideoBus II also gives you the ability to create video e-mail
messages. Best yet, you can be a creative webmaster and
incorporate still images or video clips of family events and
business meetings that you captured on your camcorder onto
your website. Installation is a true Plug-and-Play experience.
Plug the VideoBus II cable into your PC and attach your
Introduction
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Features
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Introduction (continued)
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camcorder or any other video source to the VideoBus II yellow
RCA input jack and left and right audio jacks. Now you are ready
to begin capturing live video or creating amazing images!
• Make your own movies using Windows®Movie Maker,
or most any video imaging application.
• Includes award-winning video and photo-editing
software from MGI®.
• Capture audio and video in the fastest and most
convenient way.
• Connect your camcorder, VCR, digital camera, or any
standard video device directly to your PC and save the
playback in still-image format or full-motion video.
• E-mail pictures or video clips to friends, relatives, and
business associates.
• Set up your own live web cam with included
TeVeo™ software.
• Video conference around the world using your
camcorder.
• Easy-to-use Plug-and-Play operation.
• Easy-to-install USB device doesn’t require opening
your computer.
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System Requirements
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Specifications
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• Full-motion video–30 fps at CIF resolution video capture
via USB.
• Motion video up to 15 fps at VGA resolution (progressive
video source) video capture via USB.
• VGA (640 X 80) resolution still-image capture.
• Audio input up to Stereo 16KHz/ 16-bit audio capture
via USB.
• Software-controlled digital PAN and ZOOM.
• Any Standard NTSC/PAL/SECAM video source is supported.
• Any Standard low-level (RCA) audio source is supported.
• Easy plug-and-play operation.
• Fully compatible with Microsoft DirectShow®.
• Compatible with popular video applications for Windows®.
• Compatible with TWAIN applications for still image
capture.
• Compatible with Microsoft Windows®98, 98 SE, 2000, and
Windows®Me.
Minimum Recommended System
• 350 MHz Pentium II (or equivalent)
• 1 Free USB Port
• 64 MB of RAM
• 45 MB of free hard drive space for program
• 3 GB of free hard drive space for video editing (Ultra
DMA, SCSI-2 sub-system recommended)
• Video card with 4 MB of video RAM, minimum 800 x
600 resolution at 16-bit hi-color (65,000 colors); Direct
Draw Drivers recommended
• 16-bit stereo sound card and speakers for audio playback
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Operating System Requirements
• Windows®98
• Windows®98 SE
• Windows®2000
• Windows®Me
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Software Installation
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Getting Started
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Please read this manual thoroughly before starting the
installation of the VideoBus II.
The recommended sequence for setting up the VideoBus II and
the software is as follows:
1. Install the MGI software packages.
2. Install the VideoBus II hardware.
3. Connect the VideoBus II to your camcorder, VCR, etc.
4. Begin using the VideoBus II.
Make sure to close all Windows programs before installing
the video and editing software. DO NOT PLUG IN THE
VideoBus II AT THIS POINT.
Open your CD-ROM drive and place the VideoBus II CD on
the tray. Close the tray by pressing the eject button. The
following screen will appear automatically. If you want to quit
the installation, click on EXIT.
If this screen does not appear, click the “Start” button found
on the bottom left corner of your screen. Scroll up and click on
"Run". In the "Run" window, type "d:\autorun.exe" and then
click "OK", where "d:" is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
1. Once the first screen appears, select the software that
you wish to install.
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Windows
Me
Software Installation (continued)
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IMPORTANT: Browse through this manual and find the section
that covers the hardware installation for the operating system
that you are using, and follow the installation instructions for
your operating system.
F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation
Instructions for Windows®Me
1. Plug the USB VideoBus II into a free USB port on the
computer or a hub.
2. A message box will appear telling you that the system is
updating the hardware information database.
3. The Add New Hardware Wizard will then appear, prompting
the user that Windows has found new hardware, which is a
"USB Device". Leave the line "Automatic search for a better
driver selected (Recommended)" selected. Click “Next”.
The Manual for VideoWave III SE is located on the CD-ROM in
the following directory: d:\mgi\vw\docs where “d:” is the drive
letter of your CD-ROM drive.
The manuals are saved as PDF files. If you do not have Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you must install the
viewer. Click the “Start” button found on the bottom left corner
of your screen. Scroll up and click on "Run". In the "Run"
window, type "d:\mgi\vw\docs\pdf_view" and then click "OK",
where "d:" is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Double-
click on the folder that contains the language that you prefer.
Next, double-click on the self-extracting file in the folder. This
will set up Acrobat Reader for you.
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Me
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4. Windows will automatically search for the driver on the
floppy disk.
5. After Windows has found the video driver, you will get a
prompt that Windows has finished installing the new
hardware device: "Belkin USB Video Cable". Click “Finish”.
6. Steps 3 and 4 will be repeated to install the video driver.
7. After Windows has found the audio driver, you will be
prompted that Windows has finished installing the new
hardware device: "Belkin USB Video Cable, Audio".
Click “Finish”.
8. The installation is now complete. To capture video and
audio, follow the tutorial on your video editing program
(e.g., Windows Movie Maker or MGI VideoWave III).
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98
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F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation
Instructions for Windows®98
1. Connect the Belkin USB VideoBus II into an available USB
port on the computer.
2. Windows will detect a "USB Composite Device". Click
“Next”.
3. On the next screen that appears, select "Search for the
best driver for your device (Recommended)" and click “Next”.
4. The following screen that appears will ask you where
to search for the drivers. Leave all boxes unchecked
and click “Next”.
5. Windows will find the built-in drivers for "USB Composite
Device". Click “Next”.
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6. After Windows copies the necessary files, installation of
the "USB Composite Device" is complete. Click “Finish”.
7. Next, Windows will detect the Belkin VideoBus II Audio
Capture as "Unknown Device". Click “Next”.
8. Select "Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended)" and click “Next”.
9. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM
drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”.
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98
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10. Windows will find the drivers for the "Belkin USB
VideoBus II, Audio". Click “Next”.
11. Windows will copy the necessary files. At this time,
Windows may ask for the Windows 98 SE CD. If asked,
insert the Windows 98 SE CD into the CD-ROM drive and
follow the directions on the screen.
12. After the files are copied, the installation of the VideoBus II
Audio Capture drivers is finished. Click “Finish”.
13. Next, Windows will detect the Belkin VideoBus II Audio
Capture as "Composite USB Device". Click “Next”.
14. Select "Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended)" and click “Next”.
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98
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15. Make sure the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD is inserted in
the CD-ROM drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and
click “Next”.
16. Windows will find the drivers for the "Belkin USB VideoBus
II, Video". Click “Next”.
17. After the files are copied, the installation of the
VideoBus II Video Capture driver is finished.
Click “Finish”.
18. Installation of the Belkin VideoBus II is now complete.
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98 SE
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F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation
Instructions for Windows®98 Second Edition
1. Connect the Belkin USB VideoBus II into an available USB
port on the computer.
2. Windows will detect a "USB Composite Device".
Click “Next”.
3. On the next screen that appears, select "Search for the
best driver for your device (Recommended)" and click “Next”.
4. On the next screen that appears, leave all boxes
unchecked and click “Next”.
5. Windows will find the built-in drivers for "USB Composite
Device". Click “Next”.
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6. After Windows copies the necessary files, installation of
the "USB Composite Device" is complete. Click “Finish”.
7. Next, Windows will detect the Belkin VideoBus II Audio
Capture as "Composite USB Device". Click “Next”.
8. Select "Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended)" and click “Next”.
9. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM
drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”.
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10. Windows will find the drivers for the "Belkin USB VideoBus
II, Audio". Click “Next”.
11. Windows will copy the necessary files. At this time,
Windows may ask for the Windows 98 SE CD. If asked,
insert the Windows 98 SE CD into the CD-ROM drive and
follow the directions on the screen.
12. After the files are copied, the installation of the VideoBus II
Audio Capture drivers is finished. Click “Finish”.
13. Next, Windows will detect the Belkin VideoBus II Audio
Capture as "Composite USB Device". Click “Next”.
14. Select "Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended)" and click “Next”.
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15. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM
drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”.
16. Windows will find the drivers for the "Belkin USB VideoBus
II, Video". Click “Next”.
17. After the files are copied, the installation of the VideoBus II
Video Capture driver is finished. Click “Finish”.
18. Installation of the Belkin VideoBus II is now complete.
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Windows
2000
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F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation
Instructions for Windows®2000
1. Connect the Belkin USB VideoBus II into an available USB
port on the computer.
2. Windows will detect a "USB Composite Device" and
automatically install the necessary drivers.
3. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen will appear.
Click “Next”.
4. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended)" and click “Next”.
5. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM
drive. Select the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”.
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6. Windows will find the drivers for the Composite
USB Device. Click “Next”.
7. A "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog will appear.
Click “Yes”.
8. After the files are copied, the installation of the Belkin
VideoBus II Audio Capture drivers is finished.
Click “Finish”.
9. IMPORTANT!!! Windows will ask if you want to restart the
computer. Click “No”. Due to a bug in Windows 2000, the
system will ask you restart. Simply click on "No" and continue.
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10. Next, Windows will detect the Belkin VideoBus II Audio
Capture as "Composite USB Device". Click “Next”.
11. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended)" and click “Next”.
12. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM
Drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”.
13. Windows will find the drivers for the Composite USB
Device. Click “Next”.
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VideoBus II Connection
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14. A "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog will pop up.
Click “Yes”.
15. After the files are copied, the installation of the Belkin
VideoBus II Video Capture drivers is finished.
Click “Finish”.
16. Restart the computer.
17. Installation of the Belkin USB VideoBus II is now complete.
Connecting the VideoBus II between your computer and video
device is easy.
1. If not already connected, connect the VideoBus II USB
connector to an open port on your PC or USB Hub.
The first time the VideoBus II is connected to the PC, you
will need to follow the installation procedures outlined in
the installation instructions.
2. Connect the RCA A/V patch cords (not supplied) to your
video device (e.g. camcorder, VCR).
NOTE: If you have a video device that uses S-Video,
connect the S-Video cable instead of the RCA Video
Cable. Do not connect both composite and S-Video.
3. Connect the A/V patch cords to the appropriate
VideoBus II pigtails.
Connection Diagram
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Enhancing Capture Performance
It is recommended that you perform the following steps to enable
the DMA transfer on your PC. Enabling this feature lets the
VideoBus II write data directly to the hard drive by bypassing
the microprocessor. In most cases, this will improve the quality
of the capture performance and provide for smooth, clear video
captures. If you are not sure if you need to enable DMA, install
the VideoBus II and perform a test by capturing thirty seconds
of video from a video source. If the capture is "choppy" or not
smooth, enabling the DMA should take care of this problem.
Enabling DMA
Your hard drive may not be able to sustain a high enough data
rate to provide a smooth capture of a video stream. The
performance of Ultra DMA hard drives is improved if the “DMA
transfer” option is enabled for the drive. This solution should
be approached with caution, as not all hard drives support this
feature, and they are not compatible with every system. If you
are unsure as to whether your system can handle DMA
transfers, please contact your hardware manufacturer.
To enable DMA transfer for hard drives under Windows:
1. On the Windows task bar, click Start, select Settings, then
click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Find the device named “Disk Drives”, and click this icon.
You should see several drives listed. Find “Generic IDE
Disk Type 47”.
5. Highlight this drive, and click the Properties button.
6. Click the Settings tab, and select the DMA control.
7. Click “OK” to exit this dialog, then click “OK” to exit the
Properties dialog.
8. Restart your computer to enable the changes.
Please note that if your system has a custom device driver for
your hard drive, it may not be possible to enable DMA.
Defragmenting your Hard Disk
To improve the performance of your captures, ensure that your
disk drives are defragmented before capturing video. Regularly
defragmenting your hard disk will help maintain optimum read
and write speeds, which is necessary for capturing video at
higher data rates.
To defragment your hard disk:
1. Shut down all running programs.
3. Launch the Windows “Disk Defragmenter” program from
the Start menu by pointing to Programs >> Accessories
>> System Tools >> Disk Defragmenter.
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