Pinnacle MovieBox Deluxe User manual

Pinnacle MovieBox Deluxe
Professional Quality Movie Making
QUICK START GUIDE
КРАТКОЕ РУКОВОДСТВО
STRUČNÝ PRŮVODCE
PODRĘCZNIK SZYBKIEGO STARTU
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Pinnacle MovieBox Deluxe
Professional Quality Movie Making
QUICK START GUIDE

English
Contents
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 3
CONNECTING THE MOVIEBOX DELUXE ANDTHE
VIDEO DEVICES 4
HOW TO CONNECT THE DEVICES 4
TECHNICAL DATA 6
KEY PARTS 6
KEY FEATURES 6
WARRANTY I
About this Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide explains how to install the Pinnacle hardware and
software.
Important text passages are marked with the “notepad” and this format.
Numbers mark step by step instructions:
1. Start Windows.
All keyboard commands appear in this font:
Setup
Menus, commands, options, or buttons which the user can select are written
in italics.

Quick Start Guide 1
English
Before you begin
This chapter tells you which computer system components are required for
the operation of MovieBox Deluxe and what is included in the MovieBox
Deluxe package contents.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Please make sure your system meets the following requirements before
installing MovieBox Deluxe:
Computer
Pentium IV 1.6 GHz (or higher) or equivalent AMD CPU (2 GHz
recommended)
USB 2.0 port
Windows XP (Home and Professional Edition, Service Pack 1 or higher)
DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphic card
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive (optional: CD or DVD burner required to create
Video CD, S-Video CD or DVD)
300 MB of free hard disk space to install software.
Video equipment
MovieBox Deluxe can capture from and output video to:
Any analog (8mm, Hi8, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C or SVHS-C) camcorder or
VCR.
Any DV, Digital8 or MicroMV camcorder with analog outputs (capture
only).
Any DV or Digital8 camcorder or VCR. (To output to the camcorder, it
must be enabled to record from DV Input.)

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure your MovieBox Deluxe system is complete before you
begin the installation. The system includes1:
MovieBox Deluxe Stand Power Supply
USB-cable IEEE-1394 cable 6x4 Pinnacle Studio “Programs”
and “Content” disks
Studio Manual and this Quick Start Guide
If any parts are missing, please contact your retailer.
Optionally you can place the MovieBox Deluxe-Box onto the stand, as
shown below:
1Depending on the delivery scope, the actual package contents may be different from the package contents listed in
the manual. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Quick Start Guide 3
English
Installing the Software
1. Insert the Studio CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
If you have Autorun enabled for your CD-ROM, Setup will run
automatically. If you do not have Autorun enabled, navigate to your CD-
ROM drive, and double-click on Setup.exe.
2. Select the language of your choice.
3. Check for previous version.
If a previous version of Studio is not found on your system you will be
asked to insert the CD-ROM of your previous version into your CD-
ROM drive.
4. Personalise your Studio installation by entering your name, country,
e-mail address (optional) and serial number.
5. Registration.
Next you will be given the opportunity to register your copy of Studio.
You can quickly and easily register using your Internet connection.
Registration is important for four reasons:
You will receive a free bonus effect pack upon registration.
Registration is required to receive technical support.
Registration allows Pinnacle Systems to inform you of free updates to
the Studio software.
Registration makes you eligible for special offers and promotions
from Pinnacle Systems.
6. Agree to the Studio software license terms (click I Agree).
If you do not accept or understand the terms, you should promptly return
this product to your dealer.
7. Choose Typical installation (recommended).
Only advanced computer users should choose Custom.
8. Click Next until the installation is completed.
9. Restart. In some cases, you may be instructed to restart your PC.
10. Driver installation.
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the driver installation.
11. When a reminder pops up, insert the Studio Content DVD into your
DVD drive. If you have Autorun enabled for your DVD drive, Setup will
run automatically. If you do not have Autorun enabled, navigate to your
DVD drive, and double-click on Setup.exe. If you do not have a DVD
drive you may order the tutorial, electronic manual and bonus content
separately on CD ROMs at http://www.pinnaclesys.com/studio9cd
12. Install additional software.
If you received any additional effects or content with your Studio
upgrade, install it now by inserting the CD-ROM(s) or DVD into your
CD-ROM or DVD drive. If you have Autorun enabled for your CD-ROM
or DVD drive, Setup will run automatically. If you do not have Autorun
enabled, navigate to your CD-ROM or DVD drive, and double-click on
Setup.exe.

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Connecting the MovieBox
Deluxe and the Video Devices
The following chapter tells you how to connect your video devices to the
MovieBox Deluxe. To do so you will need the appropriate cables.
Important Be sure your PC, MovieBox Deluxe and video equipment are all
turned OFF before making any connections.
HOW TO CONNECT THE DEVICES
If the Windows Add New Hardware dialog box appears, follow the
on-screen prompts.
The following illustrations show how to connect MovieBox Deluxe to your
PC and video equipment.
1234
5
6
7
8
Power supply
USB connector
9
1Composite Video In 6Composite Video Out
2S-Video In 7S-Video Out
3Audio Left In 8Audio Right Out
4Audio Right In 9Audio Left Out
5DV Port In/Out

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Analog
Video Source
Audio
Out
Audio
In
Composite or
S-Video Out
Composite or
S-Video In
USB
Video Monitor
Audio
Out
Audio
In
Composite
or S-Video Out
Composite
or S-Video In
Audio
Out Composite
or S-Video Out
Composite
or S-Video In
Audio
In
VCR
PC
DV Port
Digital Video Source
Power Supply
Now, have some fun…
Now that you have installed the MovieBox Deluxe, you can use it
immediately. We strongly recommend you take this opportunity to
experience Studio digital video editing.

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Technical Data
KEY PARTS
Hardware
External USB box
External power supply
USB 2.0 hi-speed cable
1394 cable
Software
Drivers for Windows XP
Studio Application
KEY FEATURES
Connectors:
S-video and composite video I/O
Stereo audio I/O
One 1394 6pin port to connect DV device
One USB 2.0 port for connection to host PC
Power supply
Power LED
Operating modes:
Capture analog video and audio
Playback analog video and audio
Capture DV data from IEEE1394 port
Playback DV data on IEEE1394 port
Preview analog A/V source on PC while capturing
Preview DV source on PC while capturing
Compression formats:
DV
MPEG2
MPEG1
Uncompressed YUV
Other:
Supports Device Control on IEEE1394 port