Medion MD 85315 User manual

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Proper Use............................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information .................................................................................................................. 3
Backing up data..................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Safety ................................................................................................................... 4
Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................................................... 4
FCC Compliance Statement.................................................................................................. 5
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 6
Recycling and Disposal ......................................................................................................... 6
What can be reproduced? ..................................................................................................... 7
Contents of box ...................................................................................................................... 8
Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 9
System Requirements ........................................................................................................... 9
Features of the DVD Maker .................................................................................................. 10
Getting Started...................................................................................................................... 11
Software Installation ............................................................................................................ 11
Overview of Connections..................................................................................................... 13
Connecting to the PC .......................................................................................................... 14
Diagram for USB connection on your PC & Notebook ..................................................... 15

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Diagramm for S-Video/Audio connection ......................................................................... 16
Diagramm for Composite/Audio connection..................................................................... 16
Adapter cable of 3.5 mm stereo jack (TRS) on two RCA plugs ........................................... 17
Windows XP: How to record audio data (without video) directly ...................................... 17
Windows Vista: How to record audio data (without video) directly ................................... 18
Windows Vista: How to record audio data (without video) directly ................................... 19
Windows Vista: How to record audio data (without video) directly ................................... 20
Windows Vista: How to record audio data (without video) directly ................................... 21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 25
Do you need further support? ............................................................................................. 26
Reproduction of these instructions ................................................................................... 27
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of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trade-
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
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owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpo-
ration. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Proper Use
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Proper Use
The USB 2.0 High Speed DVD Maker is a device to record video data on to your PC from
recording sources, including video cameras, DVD players, video recorders, camcorders and
other analog AV devices.
Safety Information
Please read this chapter carefully and follow the instructions. The proper set-up, use and care
can help extend the life of your device. Keep these instructions handy at all times and store
them in a safe place. In the event you transfer ownership, please provide these instructions to
the new owner. In the event of problems with this product, you are urged to contact Medion
Customer Care.
Backing up data
Please note:
Each time you update your data, make sure to back up your data on external storage
media.
No legal claim shall exist for lost data and/or consequential damage as a result of lost
data.

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Operating Safety
•Please follow the instructions on how to use your DVD Maker.
•Keep the device dry and avoid any vibration, dust, heat or direct sun rays in order to pre-
vent operating failure.
•Never open the device’s housing. This would void any warranty claims and possibly result
in the destruction of the device.
•Do not allow children to play with electrical devices unsupervised. Children cannot always
recognize potential risks.
•After the device has been shipped, do not operate it until it has assumed ambient tem-
perature. In the event of large fluctuations in temperature and humidity, condensation
may create moisture, which can cause the device to short-circuit.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
When connecting the device, you must comply with the guidelines on electromagnetic compa-
tibility (EMC). Keep a distance of at least 1 ½ feet from high-frequency and magnetic interfe-
rence sources (TVs, loudspeakers, cellular phone, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and loss
of data.

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FCC Compliance Statement
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee 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 turning
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 re-
ceiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s ability to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables, if any, must
be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
Cleaning
•Note! These devices do not contain any parts that require maintenance.
•Keep the components clean. Do not use any solvents, corroding or gaseous cleaning
agents. If necessary, clean the device using a damp cloth.
Recycling and Disposal
This device and its packaging have been produced largely from environmentally
friendly material, which can be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner and
recycled properly. When it is no longer needed, the device can be returned for reuse
or recycling, provided it is returned in a condition in accordance with its proper use.
Non-recyclable device components will be disposed of properly. Questions about disposal can
be directed to your retailer or our service department.

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What can be reproduced?
Please note:
This device does not allow for the recording of copy-protected content. It is not permit-
ted to misuse this device to bypass a copy protection.
Unless you have the copyright or permission from the holder of such copyright, unau-
thorized reproduction may constitute a violation of national or international laws and re-
sult in serious penalties. If necessary, consult with your legal counsel.

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Contents of box
Please check that your High Speed DVD Maker is complete and contact us within 14 days
from the date of purchase if items are missing from the box. The package you have pur-
chased contains:
•USB 2.0 DVD Maker
•USB connecting cable/extension
•Audio cable
•Installation and application software CD
•Instruction manual

Technical Data
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Technical Data
•Video input RCA (composite), S-Video
•Video system/format NTSC, PAL, MPG 720 x 576 Pixel, BMP / JPG
•Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
•Power supply 5 VDC, 190 mA (via USB port)
System Requirements
•Computer PC/AT-compatible computer
•Processor Pentium IV Class 1.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 1800
•Operating system Windows® XP
•Main memory 512 MB or more
•Connection USB 2.0 interface

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Features of the DVD Maker
•High-speed USB 2.0 for optimal audio and video quality.
•Direct conversion to MPEG 1/2 format; ideal for further processing.
•Up to 25 frames per second with a resolution of up 720 x 480 (NTSC).
•Composite, S-Video analog input
•Support for SnapShot (individual shots); brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness
can be adjusted via the software
•Powerful video-editing functions with special video effects, background music and much
more…
•Simple connection to PC.
•Low power consumption; ideal for notebooks since no battery/power adapter is required.

Getting Started
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Getting Started
Software Installation
Important
Before connecting the device, you will have to install the necessary software (driver and
application).
Attention!
When installing programs or drivers, important data may be overwritten or modified. To
ensure access to original files in the event of problems during installation, you are rec-
ommended to back up the contents of your hard drive.
Note
If your operating system accepts the installation of software/drivers only if cleared by
Microsoft, a dialog box will open up. That does not mean that the driver is faulty. It
merely points out a non-existing Microsoft signature. You can ignore the message. To
install the driver, click “Next”.

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1. Insert the software CD supplied. The installation launches automatically.
Note: If the automatic start does not work, the “Autorun” function
may be deactivated.
Manual installation without Autorun function:
1. Open the "Start" menu and select "Run”.
2. Enter the letter of the CD-ROM drive, followed by a colon and
the program name “Autorun/Demo32".
3. Confirm by clicking “OK”.
2. Install the driver and software according to the instructions on the screen.
3. Restart your PC after the installation to complete the process.

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Overview of Connections
1 S-Video input (black)
2 Composite video input
(yellow RCA plug)
3 USB plug to PC
(either direct or via
extension cable)
4 Protective cover
for USB plug to prevent
damage
5 USB extension
6 DVD Maker
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Connecting to the PC
In order to make recordings with the DVD Maker, you will have to install the software first. If
you have not done so yet, see Chapter “Software Installation” on page 11 and follow the
instructions.
For better guidance, the connections have been numbered on the previous page.
1. Connect the video output of your recording source to the DVD Maker. For this purpose,
you can either
- connect a composite signal to the yellow RCA plug (2) or
- an S-Video signal to the black S-Video socket (1).
2. Now connect the DVD Maker to your PC. Remove the protective cap (4) and insert the
USB plug in a vacant USB 2.0 port on your PC (which must be switched on). If the port is
not easily accessible, use the extension cable supplied. Make sure that the DVD Maker is
connected to the PC as directly as possible (i.e., not via a hub).
3. The device is now being automatically detected by your PC. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
4. Use the software supplied to record from your source. Detailed user instructions have
been supplied with the software in electronic form. To access them, simply start the re-
spective program.

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Diagram for USB connection on your PC & Notebook
DVD Player
VCR
Camcorder

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Diagram for S-Video/Audio connection
VCR Camcorder DVD Player
(similar illustration)
Diagram for Composite/Audio connection
VCR Camcorder DVD Player
(similar illustration)

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Adapter cable of 3.5 mm stereo jack (TRS) on two RCA plugs
With this adapter cable, you can …
a. establish an audio connection between the DVD Maker and a recording source using a
3.5 mm stereo socket (TRS) or …
b. connect your audio source directly to the PC in order to record only audio data.
Windows XP: How to record audio data (without video) directly
1. Start the program Cyberlink PowerDirector and select the capture button.
2. Select the option “Settings”.
3. In this window, double-click “Sound” (not Capture!). The screenshot shows a typical
sound-card entry; your card may have a different name.
Finally, select the recording source for your sound card using the “Mixer” button. The settings
for the recording source and level can be defined in the menu Options, Settings.

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