TerraTec Cameo Convert User manual

English Manual (Hardware)
Version: 17.06.04

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Cameo Convert
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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................. 4
Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................. 4
Product description .............................................................................................................. 5
Connections ......................................................................................................................... 6
The front panel .................................................................................................................... 6
The rear panel ..................................................................................................................... 6
Getting started...................................................................................................................... 7
Options ................................................................................................................................7
Input signal.......................................................................................................................7
Audio settings...................................................................................................................7
Advanced settings ........................................................................................................... 8
Application examples ........................................................................................................... 9
Bridge between analog video device / TV and PC ............................................................. 9
Bridge between AV and DV camcorders............................................................................ 9
Appendix .............................................................................................................................10
Service at TerraTec. ............................................................................................................10
Broken?!............................................................................................................................. 11
General terms and conditions of service .........................................................................12
Glossary ............................................................................................................................. 13
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Preface
Thank you for choosing a TerraTec product. We would like to congratulate you on your deci-
sion to buy this sophisticated piece of state-of-the-art technology. The Cameo Convert is a
professional product that forms a bridge between the worlds of analog and digital video.
We're convinced that the Cameo Convert will be both very useful and a lot of fun for you for a
long time to come.
The following is a brief overview of the features of your new Cameo Convert.
Scope of delivery
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S video cable
Composite cable
Stereo audio cable
Power supply unit
DV (IEEE-1394) cable (4-pin to 6-pin)
DV (IEEE-1394) cable (6-pin to 6-pin)
Scart/Composite adapter
Ulead VideoStudio 8
Hardware and software manual
Registration card with the serial number
Please fill out and return the registration card to us at your earliest convenience or register
online at http://www.terratec.net/register.htm. This is important for support
and hotline services.
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Product description
CAMEO CONVERT is a bridge between worlds...
... analog or digital: the external converter transfers recordings from one medium to another in
the best possible quality. Connect your VCR, TV, analog camcorder or DVD player to your desk-
top or notebook PC, Mac or DV camcorder in a few simple steps.
From analog to digital (and back), please...
Would you like to digitize your analog videos, edit them on your PC or Mac and store them on
DVD or (S)VCD with the click of a mouse? Transfer digital videos to your VCR or TV? Or simply
set up a connection between your DVD player, VCR, camcorder, TV or computer to view, copy
and convert video material? It's all no problem with CAMEO CONVERT. It features suitable
connections for any purpose—from the lightning-fast FireWire™ port to analog video-in and
video-out (S video, composite) to audio inputs and outputs. It's everything you need to go
from analog to digital—and back, if necessary. Just what you need, whenever you need it.
It's all there: a full range of accessories
CAMEO CONVERT comes with a complete accessory package to cover all of your video transfer
needs. It includes suitable connector cables (two DV cables, S video cable, A/V cable, Scart-
composite adapter) and a powerful PC software package, including Ulead VideoStudio 8 for
professional video editing and archival on (S)VCD or DVD.
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Connections
The front panel
uvwxy z { |
u6-pin DV (FireWire™, IEEE1394) interface for DV In/Out
vThis LED is lit when the selected video source is DV *
wThis LED is lit when the selected video source is AV *
xThis LED is lit when 12-bit encoding is used for the sound *
yThis LED is lit when 16-bit encoding is used for the sound *
zS video (Y/C) input
{Composite video input (cinch)
|Stereo audio inputs (cinch)
The rear panel
def g h i j
dStereo audio outputs (cinch)
eComposite video output (cinch)
fS video (Y/C) output
gDevice settings (DIP switch) *
h6-pin DV (FireWire™, IEEE1394) interface for DV In/Out
iDC input (+5 VDC / 6 Watt)
jPower switch (on/off)
*These settings must be configured manually. This topic will be covered later under Settings.
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Getting started
Please use the included power supply j. Simply switch the Cameo Convert on j. It's now
ready to use.
Options
Two buttons are located on the top of the unit.
Input signal
Press the “SOURCE” button to choose whether you would like to convert AV to DV (LED 
must be lit) or DV to AV (LED must be lit).
Caution: Please wait five seconds after pressing the SOURCE button before changing the op-
erating mode again.
Audio settings
Press “AUDIO” and choose whether the converter will use 12-bit or 16-bit encoding for the
sound. The LED must be lit for 12-bit encoding, LED for 16-bit.
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Advanced settings
It's not necessary to change these settings in the everyday use of the Cameo Convert. Never-
theless, we would like to give you an overview of the functions of the individual DIP switches.
To access the DIP switches, carefully remove the cover g.
The DIP switches in detail
S1 ON
OFF
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->
PAL
NTSC system
S2 ON
OFF
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->
7.5 IRE (NTSC standard, except Japan)
0 IRE (NTSC standard, Japan)
S3 ON
OFF
->
->
automatic recognition of the video source
manual recognition of the video source
S4 & S5 These two switches let you adapt the Cameo Convert perfectly to suit your pur-
poses. They are not important in most cases, however, as the device's perform-
ance is very good with the default settings.
ON -> Default setting
ON S4
OFF -> Windows 2000
ON -> Windows ME / XP
S5
OFF S4
OFF -> Windows 2000, if many DV devices are connected
Caution:
you must restart the Cameo Convert after every change.
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Application examples
Cameo Convert is compatible with DV (iLink, FireWire™ or IEEE-1394), Digital 8, Video 8, Hi8,
VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C and S-VHS-C formats. This results in a broad range of potential uses.
Bridge between analog video device / TV and PC
An especially interesting application is as a bridge between analog video devices and PCs,
permitting existing analog video material to be digitized, edited and stored on (S)VCD, DVD or
videotape.
Simply connect your analog video device to the video input or and the audio inputs .
Please use the appropriate cables (included) for this connection. Next, connect the DV in-
put/output to the FireWire™ port of your PC: Please also use the included DV cable
(IEEE1394 6-pin to 6-pin) for this connection. Switch the Cameo Convert on. Your PC will au-
tomatically recognize the Cameo Convert as a DV camcorder. The Cameo Convert will be listed
in your PC's Device Manager under “Imaging devices” as “MS DV camera and video recorder”.
To launch the Device Manager, press and hold the Windows key (with the Windows logo) and
press the Pause key. This will open the System Properties window. Under Windows 2000 or
XP, click the “Hardware” tab and then the “Device Manager” button. Press the SOURCE button
of the Cameo Convert once to select AV as the video source. The LED must light up.
Now launch your software. For more information on ULEAD VideoStudio 8, please see the o-
ther manual. To copy the edited video material from the software back to analog video tape or
preview the material on your TV, simply use the SOURCE button to set the source to DV. The 
LED will light and the effects you have applied will be shown on your TV in real time.
Bridge between AV and DV camcorders
Naturally, a computer is not necessary when using the Cameo Convert. It can also be used as
a bridge between digital and analog video equipment.
Your DV camcorder will have a socket labeled as “DV IN”, “DV IN / OUT” or “iLink™”. Connect
the smaller plug of the DV cable (IEEE1394 6-pin to 4-pin) to the socket on your DV camcorder
and the larger one to the Cameo Convert, or h. The connection of the analog video device
will naturally depend on its purpose. If you would like to copy from DV to AV, connect the ana-
log video device to the rear panel, or for the opposite direction to the front panel. Set the di-
rection by simply pressing the SOURCE button. The LED or will indicate the selected di-
rection. Finally, press Record or Play on the connected devices.
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Appendix
Service at TerraTec.
“Rien ne va plus—Nothing's working” can happen to the best systems. If this happens to you,
the TerraTec team is happy to offer its service and support.
Your first move should be to check our website http://www.terratec.com/ for current answers
to frequently asked questions and the latest drivers.
If these options do not provide the necessary help, please contact our phone helpline or con-
tact us online at http://supporten.terratec.net/. In either case, please have the following in-
formation handy:
your registration number,·
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this documentation,
the manual of your motherboard, and
a screen shot of your BIOS configuration (if possible).
In addition, it would be helpful to our technicians if you are at your computer during the pho-
ne call so that you can carry out our tips and tricks directly. Please do not forget to write down
the name of the respective support technician if you contact our Support Team. You will need
this name if a defect is present and your card needs to be mailed to us.
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