Data Video DAC-2 Specification sheet

DAC-2 Quick Setup with Adobe Premiere 6.5 on Windows
This setup guide will cover four specific areas:
A. Explanation of front panel functions
B. Verify which EPROM is in the DAC-2
C. Preview Monitor Connections
D. Initial Software configuration
A. Explanation of front panel functions
Button Functions
DV Input
Select/Reset The DV Button, has two functions: It selects DV as the input source and is also a reset.
Resetting the DAC-2 will put it into its default setting based on its Firmware version.
Composite
Video, S-
Video, Y.U.V.
This button is for analog input source selection: Composite video (RCA), S-Video
(Y/C), and Y.U.V. (Component)
12/16 bit
Audio/Mode
Selection
The A Encode button has two important functions; it selects the encoding audio
frequency between 12 bit (32 KHz) or 16 bit (48 KHz) and if it is held down for 3
seconds it switches modes.
B. Verify which EPROM is in the DAC-2.
On the underside of the DAC-2 there is a serial number sticker, which has a version number on it, the version
number is stamped or on a sticker.
Please find your version number in the table below:

1. Datavideo NTSC DAC-2 Firmware Table
Firmware Version Preset / Default Mode Details
4.7 Mac/Windows XP Preset Mac/Windows XP
4.8 Windows 2000 Refer to 4.8/5.2 Instructions
5.2 Windows 2000 Refer to 4.8/5.2 Instructions
5.3 or Higher Mac/Windows XP Preset Mac/Windows XP
If you want a different chip contact Datavideo USA, [phone], [email protected].
2. Versions 4.8/5.2 Instructions
Mode 1 (Power Up Mode) Windows 2000.
Mode 2 MACs (running OS X) or Windows XP computers.
Mode 3 General setting for other DV devices (Cameras, etc.)
Mac Users: Disconnect your FireWire connection before changing modes or your Mac
computer will lock up.
To change modes please do the following:
To go to mode 2, press and hold the encode button for 3 seconds and release. The 12
bit and 16 bit encode LED's will alternate as a confirmation.
To go to mode 3 press and hold the encode button again for 3 seconds and release.
The CV and S/YUV LED's will alternate as a confirmation.
If the encode button is pressed and held again the DAC-2 will go back Mode 1”. It is confirmed
by the 12 bit and 16 bit encode LED's staying lit for 2 seconds.
Sometimes one power supply can get confused with another. The DAC-2 uses a 9 VDC 1200mA,
AC adaptor. Using the wrong power supply can cause the DAC-2 to become unstable or not power on.
C. Preview Monitor Connections
If you would like to monitor your video, a composite video cable can be used to connect a
video monitor. Connect a composite RCA cable from the rear of the DAC-2 and connect the
opposite end to the input of your monitor.
Note: S-video cables only carry a video signal, so you will need to connect your RCA audio
cables to the converter to capture sound.

D. Initial Software configuration
Adobe Premiere 6.5 in Windows (Windows XP Screen shots are shown for reference only)