Pinnacle MovieBox DV User manual

Pinnacle MovieBox DV
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MOVIE MAKING
QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDEN
KVIKGUIDE
SNABBSTARTGUIDE
PIKAOPAS
41003747

MovieBox DV
Quick Start Guide
GB/N/DK/S/FIN December 2003
41003747
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Pinnacle MovieBox DV
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MOVIE MAKING
QUICK START GUIDE

English

Quick Start Guide 1
English
Before you begin
This chapter tells you which computer system components are required for
the operation of MovieBox DV and what is included in the MovieBox DV
package contents.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Please make sure your system meets the following requirements before
installing MovieBox DV:
Computer using MS Windows operating system
Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon, 800 MHz
(1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, Windows XP
(Windows XP recommended)
1394/FireWire port
DirectX compatible Graphics Card
(ATI Radeon or Nvidia Geforce recommended)
DirectX compatible Sound Card
(Creative Labs Audigy recommended)
500 MB of disk space to install software
Minimum 1 GB needed for project and temp files
Speakers
Mouse
CD-ROM drive
DVD drive required to install tutorial, electronic manual and some
bonus content. If you do not have a DVD drive you may order the
tutorial, electronic manual and bonus content separately on CD ROMs
Optional
yCD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs
yDVD burner drive for creating DVDs
yProLogic compatible audio system for preview of surround sound
mixes
yUse of some features requires product activation via internet

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Computer using Apple Macintosh operating system
Apple Macintosh OS9 and above for iMovie
Apple Macintosh OS X for iMovie and FinalCut
Mouse
CD-ROM drive
1394/FireWire link
Video equipment
MovieBox DV can capture from and output video to:
Any DV or Digital8 camcorder or VCR. (To output to the camcorder, it
must be enabled to record from DV Input.)
Any analog (8mm, Hi8, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C or SVHS-C) camcorder
or VCR.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure your MovieBox DV system is complete before you begin
the installation. The system includes:
MovieBox DV*IEEE-1394 cable
6 x 6 6 x 4
Power supply Studio Manual and this Quick
Install Guide
Disks with Studio and Content software
If any parts are missing, please contact your retailer.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Quick Start Guide 3
English
Installing the Software
INSTALLATION OF STUDIO SOFTWARE FOR THE PC
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.

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10.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
11.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.
SOFTWARE FOR APPLE MACINTOSH
MovieBox DV supports the following Apple Macintosh applications:
iMovie
FinalCut
Please ensure that you have installed all necessary updates for your Apple
Macintosh before linking up to and running the MovieBox DV.

Quick Start Guide 5
English
Connecting the MovieBox DV
and the Video Devices
The following chapter tells you how to connect your video devices to the
MovieBox DV. To do so you will need the appropriate cables.
Important Be sure your computer system, your MovieBox DV and video
equipment are all turned OFF before making any connections
HOW TO CONNECT THE DEVICES
The following illustrations show how to connect MovieBox DV to your
computer system and video equipment.
Reset Front panel
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Power
Supply
Mode select
Inputs Outputs
Audio In Audio Out
cLeft
dRight
hRight
iLeft
Video In Video Out
eComposite
fS-video
jComposite
kS-video
gDV Port A lDV Port B

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The following illustrations shows a sample configuration with the
MovieBox DV in combination with a computer system.
* Special case: The digital camera can also be used as a target when data are
downloaded from the computer system. If, on the other hand, the data come from an
analogue input source, you will not have this option.
Power
Supply
PC/
Apple
Macintosh
VCR
Digital
Video Source
Analog
In
DV Port A* Analog
Out
Analog
Out
Analog
Video Source
Video Monitor
DV Port B
PC/
Apple
Macintosh