Data Video DAC-100 User manual

DAC-100
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RCA VIDEO & AUDIO CABLE
S-VIDEO CABLE
1AC ADAPTER
AC ADAPTER
S-VIDEO CABLE
(REQUIRES RED & WHITE RCA
AUDIO CABLE)
RCA VIDEO & AUDIO CABLE
FIREWIRE
(6 PIN MALE TO 6 PIN MALE)
DAC-100
What’s in the Box?
GETTING STARTED
INSTALLATION GUIDE
MANUAL
REGISTRATION CARD
SUPPORT INFO
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4
FIREWIRE CABLE
6 PIN MALE TO 6 PIN MALE
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Audio Bit Rate Selector
Input Selector
Source Indicator
Audio
Bit Rate Indicator
S-Video
Input
Composite Video Input
Left Audio Input
Right Audio Input
S-Video Output
Composite Video Output
Left Audio Output
Right Audio Output
INPUT SIDE
OUTPUT SIDE
Dip Switches
(Behind the Plastic Cover)
AC Adapter Connector
Power Switch
MEET THE DAC-100
FireWire
Input/Output
FireWire
Input/Output
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FRONT (Input)
CAPTURING
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How to connect DAC-100 to capture Video from a VCR or Camcorder
1. Connect the RCA Video/audio cables from the VCR’s Line output to the input on the DAC-100.
2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.
3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.
4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)
5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “AV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.
6. Go to the “Capture or Import” mode on the Editing software to begin capturing video to a PC or a MAC
FireWire to
PC/MAC
FireWire
PRESS
Set to “16 bit”
Set to “AV”
PRESS
SOURCE
A ENCODE
DAC-100 Input Side

CAPTURING
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1. Connect the S-Video cable and RCA audio cables from the VCR’s Line output to the input on the DAC-100.
2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.
3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.
4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)
5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “AV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.
6. Go to the “Capture or Import” mode on the Editing software to begin capturing video to a PC or a MAC.
FireWire
S-Video
PRESS
Set to “16 bit”
Set to “AV”
PRESS
FireWire to
PC/MAC
SOURCE A ENCODE
How to capture Video from a VCR or Camcorder
DAC-100 Input Side

EXPORTING TO
Set to “AV”
PUSH
PUSH
Set to “16 bit”
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1. Connect the RCA Video/audio cables from the VCR’s Line input to the output on the DAC-100.
2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.
3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.
4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)
5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “DV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.
6. Go to the “Export” mode on the Editing software to begin exporting video to the VCR.
FireWire
FireWire to
PC/MAC
SOURCE
A ENCODE
How to Export Video from the computer to Tape
DAC-100 Output Side

EXPORTING TO ( )
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1. Connect the S-Video and RCA audio cables from the VCR’s Line input to the output on the DAC-100.
2. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Mac’s FireWire Port.
3. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR.
4. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied)
5. Press the DAC-100’s Source Button to switch it to “DV” and the A Encode Button to “16 bit”.
6. Go to the “Export” mode on the Editing software to begin exporting video to the VCR.
FireWire
REAR VIEW
Set to “16 bit”
Set to “AV”
PUSH
PUSH
Set to “16 bit”
FireWire to
PC/MAC
SOURCE
A ENCODE
How to Export Video from the computer back to Tape
DAC-100 Output Side

Configuring a DAC-100 with Adobe Premiere 6.5
for Macintosh users
Open Adobe Premiere 6.5
go to file and click on New Project, which brings you to the following window
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On the right hand side of the menu click “Custom”

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The Custom button will take you to New Project Settings.
Here, click Playback settings, which will take you to the next window
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In the Playback Settings, is an Audio section. Make sure the box that says
“Play Audio on the output device only” is un-checked. This allows you to hear the audio
through the computer speakers when editing on your timeline. The sample rate should
match the quality of your video source.
-If the source plugged into the DAC is analog, using a yellow, red, and white RCA
composite, choose 32000
-If the source plugged into the DAC is digital, using a fire wire, choose 48000
hit OK to return to the General Settings screen
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Under the general settings, the settings should be as follows:
Editing mode: QuickTime
Quicktime is Adobe Premiere’s default editing mode
All of the options listed under Time base and Time Display are compatible with the DAC
Timebase: 29.97
Time Display: this is how time will be displayed throughout your project. The
following will help you choose the appropriate setting:
For Broadcast or NTSC video: 30 fps drop-frame timecode
*This feature should be used if you will be using the timecode from your
original footage
For web or CD ROM: 30 fps Non drop-frame timecode
For PAL or SECAM video: 25 fps timecode
For motion picture Film: Feet + Frames at 16mm or 35mm

continue to Click next until you reach the audio settings
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The DAC is compatible with all Rate and Format settings.
Rate: As previously stated, the rate should match the quality of your video source.
Analog/VCR: 32000 Hz
CD quality: 44100 Hz
DV quality: 48000 Hz
Format: 16 bit stereo is the best quality, but will use more disk space
Compressor: leave Uncompressed
Interleave: should be set for 1 second, lowering this amount requires more RAM and
will slow down your computer.
Under Processing Options, make sure your Enhance Rate conversion is off. Create
audio preview files if there are 3 or more active audio tracks, and 1 or more filters. This
will allow you to have full audio capabilities when editing

click Next to access your Capture settings
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The capture format must match the editing mode, therefore your Capture format should
be QuickTime Capture.
-Make sure the box that reads “Capture Video”is checked.
-Make sure the box that reads “Capture Audio” is checked.
If these boxes are not checked, Adobe Premiere will not capture from the DAC onto
your drive.

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This Main screen includes the three major parts of Premiere.
1) Your Bin is where you store clips after they have been captured. This is on the
upper left part of your screen
2) Your Monitor allows you to play and scan through clips. This is on your upper
right side of the screen
3) Your Timeline shows the order and transitions of your clips, and is located on
the bottom half of the screen.
To capture video, go to file and click Capture.
Out of the three choices, choose Movie capture. This will open the Capture window

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In the capture screen, the DAC’s video and audio will immediately start playing once
you open this window. Make sure your sources are cued and ready to be recorded. To
actually begin recording, simple click the record button at the bottom of the window. To
stop recording, press the Esc. button or simply hit the record button again.
closing the Capture Window will bring you back to Premiere in full interface. Your clip
now appears in the bin in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

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Every time you capture a new clip, it will appear in this box.

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The Clip is now ready to be dragged and dropped onto the timeline and edited