SWEEX MM030 User manual

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MM030 Sweex Video Grabber USB
Thank you for purchasing this Sweex product. Sweex devotes ample attention and care to the quality, reliability, functionality, durability and user
friendliness of all its products. In this way Sweex distinguishes itself in the market and can we convince you as a buyer to continue purchasing
products of the Sweex brand. We wish you a lot of pleasure with your purchase.
An important extra advantage for you is the possibility of product registration.
You can register the product you purchased online on www.sweex.com/productregistration.
By registering your product Sweex offers you a number of important yet equally useful advantages.
For example, if you wish so, you are regularly informed by us of the latest developments in our assortment by means of a digital newsletter.
Where applicable, you also automatically receive the latest drivers and/or firmware from us for the product you purchased to preserve or improve
the compatibility and the performance.
Moreover, our support desk can assist you faster in case of possible support questions about the product if you registered the product.
Precautions
Do not expose the Video Grabber to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements.
Do not use the Video Grabber in extremely moist or dusty surroundings.
Protect the device against powerful shocks and falls – they may damage the internal electronics.
Never attempt to open the device yourself – it will cause the warranty to lapse.
Package contents
• VideograbberUSB
• A/Vcable
• CDwithsoftwareandmanual
If you find that any of the package contents are missing, please return the package to the sales point where it was bought.
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Product description
Front
1. Power LED This light indicates that video grabber receives power and is ready to capture video.
2. Record LED This light indicates that the video grabber is currently recording
3. Snapshot/record button
Press this button to take a snapshot of the current image, or to start recording
(the function can be set in the recording software options)
Connectors
1. S-video If your video source has a S-video output,
use an S-video cable to connect it to this input.
S-video is higher in quality than composite
2. Composite If your video source has a composite output (almost all
sources do), use the included A/V cable to connect the yellow
composite output to the input.
3. Left channel Use the included A/V cable to connect the left audio output
(it can be white or black) to the input.
4. Right channel Use the included A/V cable to connect the right audio output
(red) to the input.
Installation
1. InstallthedriversoftwareandvideograbbersoftwarefromthebundledSweexCDandfollowtheinstructionsonscreen.
2. InstalltheUleadsoftwarefromtheUleadCD
3. Connectyourvideosource.YouarenowreadytocaptureandrecordvideotoyourPC.
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Capturing video
You can capture video with the bundled “EZ Grabber” software
Overview
NO Description NO Description
1Status 9Play
2Settings and options 10 Recording status
3Snapshot button 11 Stop
4Record button 12 Forward 5 seconds
5Stop recording 13 Rewind 5 seconds
6Fast forward 14 Open file
7Rewind 15 Window controls
8Pause
Settings and options
Clickthesettingsandoptionsbutton to open the setup window:
• VideoFormat Selectthevideoformatthatmatchesyoursource.PAL_BDHIGisthemost
common format in Europe. If your captured video looks very distorted or is in
black & white, try a different video format.
• Inputsource Selectthevideosource,S-videoorcomposite
• Pictureadjustment: Movethesliderstoadjustthepicture
• Option Selectthebehaviorofthesnapshot/recordbuttonontheVideoGrabber
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• Format Selectthesnapshotformat,BMP(higherquality,largerfile)orJPG(lowerquality,
smaller file).
• Savefolder Clickthe“Browse”buttontochangethefolderwheresnapshotsshouldbesaved
• Format Selectthedigitalformatforsavingvideocapturefiles.TheDVDformatgivesthebest
quality and is recommended
• Savefolder Clickthe“Browse”buttontochangethefolderwherevideoshouldbesaved
Note: Some options can also be accessed by right-clicking the video window.
Before starting to record, check the settings and options and ensure that you see a clear picture in the video window.
Troubleshooting
This chapter of the manual will explain a number of common issues that you may run into and possible solutions.
• IhaveS-videoselectedassourceandthepictureisinblackandwhite,howcanIgetthepictureincolour
• Ifyouaresurethatyouhaveselectedtherightformatforthevideo(PAL/SECAM/NTSC),butthepictureisstillinblackandwhite,youmay
beusingacompositetoS-videocableorhaveacompositesource,suchasVHS.Inthiscase,itisnotpossibletohavethehigherqualitythat
S-video offers, and it is best to switch to the composite input.
Editing and storing video to DVD
Editing and storing your video can be done with the bundled Ulead Video Studio software. For more information, please consult the Video Studio
manual.
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Sweex warranty conditions
2-year standard warranty within the EU
In a standard manner a warranty period of 2 years as from the purchase date is available for this Sweex product within the EU.
Should you wish to invoke this warranty within the first 2 years after the purchase then you can directly apply to the point of sale where you
purchased the product for the conditions and procedures.
Matters that are excluded from the warranty
• ThewarrantyofSweexonlycoversmanufacturingdefects.Excludedfromthewarrantyareaccessorieslikebatteries,rechargeablebatteriesand
also supplied software, where applicable.
• TheliabilityofSweexislimitedtothecostsofrepairand/orreplacementoftheproductcoveredbythewarranty.
• Thestandardwarrantyisnullandvoidiftheproducthasbeenopened,changeshavebeenmade,physicaldamagewascausedtotheproduct
and if the product is used for another purpose than for which it is originally meant.
All brand names and associated rights mentioned in this manual are and remain the sole property of the rightful claimant.
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Specifications
MM030 Video Grabber USB specifications
CONNECTIONS
ToPC:USB2.0
Analogue:S-Video/Composite,RCAforaudio
LEDS
Power, record
STANDARDS SUPPORTED
Video:PAL,NTSC
Compression:MPEG-1/2/4
SUPPORTED FORMATS
Resolutions: 576i 50, 470i 60
Videosources:VHS,VHS-C,Video8,Hi8,Digital8,DV,miniDV
ADVANCEDFEATURES
One click record button
BUNDLEDSOFTWARE
Ulead VideoStudio®10 SE
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:
Processor:1.4GHz
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 10 GB free hard disk space for storing recorded video
Graphics card: DirectX 9.0c
DVD-RW drive
Sound card
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft®Windows®XP, Windows Vista®or Windows®7
CABLING
A/V cable length: 110 cm
WARRANTY
2 years + 10 years extended warranty after registration
Visit: sweex.com/12yearwarranty for more information, terms and the registration form
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