TerraTec Cameo Grabster 200 User manual

English Manual
Version: 26.05.03

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Contents
1. Preface........................................................................................................................... 4
2. Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................... 4
3. Product description.........................................................................................................5
3.1. Archive, edit and burn videos.....................................................................................5
3.2. ... in no time via USB 2.0 ............................................................................................5
3.3. Easily transfer your videos onto DVD or (S)VCD with a simple click of the mouse........5
3.4. Key features: ............................................................................................................. 6
3.5. Technical details: ...................................................................................................... 6
3.6. System requirements for AVI or MPEG 1 (VCD) recording:........................................... 6
3.7. System requirements for MPEG 2 (DVD) recording: .....................................................7
4. Installing the Cameo Grabster 200..................................................................................7
4.1. Installing the drivers...................................................................................................7
4.1.1. Installing DirectX 9.0 ...........................................................................................7
4.1.2. Driver Installation ................................................................................................7
4.2. Installing the hardware.............................................................................................. 8
4.2.1. Connections ....................................................................................................... 8
4.2.2. Bridge between analog video device and PC....................................................... 8
4.3. Driver settings ........................................................................................................... 9
5. The applications at a glance..........................................................................................10
5.1. Installing the software..............................................................................................10
5.1.1. Brief introduction to DVD MovieFactory 2 SE ......................................................10
5.1.2. Driver settings in DVD MovieFactory...................................................................12
6. Appendix ......................................................................................................................14
6.1. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 14
6.2. Service at TerraTec. .................................................................................................. 15
6.2.1. Hotline, Mailbox, Internet. ................................................................................. 15
6.2.2. Broken?! ............................................................................................................16
6.3. General terms and conditions of service................................................................... 17
6.4. Glossary ...................................................................................................................18
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1. Preface
Thank you for choosing a TerraTec product. Congratulations on your decision to buy this
sophisticated piece of state-of-the-art technology, the Cameo Grabster 200. Cameo Grabster
200 is a professional product that forms a bridge between the worlds of analog and digital
video. We are convinced that the Grabster 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 and capabilities of your new Grabster 200.
2. Scope of delivery
• Cameo Grabster 200
• S-video cable
• Composite cable
• Stereo audio cinch to mini-plug cable
• USB 2.0 cable
• Scart-composite/S-video/audio cinch (RCA) adapter
• Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2 SE Studio Suite
• This 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 will help our Support and
Hotline teams more effectively provide you with the answers to any questions you may have.
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3. Product description
3.1. Archive, edit and burn videos...
Cameo Grabster 200 is the perfect start into the digital video world. This is because it only
takes a few simple steps for this external video converter to connect your camcorder, DVD
player, satellite dish, VCR or any other source with an analog video output to your PC. Now,
using your computer, you can edit your videos conveniently, safely archive them or quickly
and easily burn them to DVD, SVCD or VCD.
3.2. ... in no time via USB 2.0
Cameo Grabster 200 has composite and S-video inputs and a USB 2.0 interface. This makes it
possible to copy your videos in very little time! You can copy in MPEG1 or MPEG2 to your local
hard drive and even create a DVD RW on the fly, without using space on your drive. Then you
can even create individual menus on your DVD and edit out annoying commercial
interruptions. The video resolution of 720 x 576 pixels guarantees the highest video quality.
This turns your PC into a multifunctional “digital video recorder” for DVD, SVCD and VCD!
3.3. Easily transfer your videos onto DVD or (S)VCD with a simple click of
the mouse
Become your own movie producer. With the Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2 SE Studio Suite,
included with the Cameo Grabster 200, you have the ideal software for recording and editing
videos. It's everything you need to conveniently cut your videos and furnish them with your
own clips or individual menus. Afterwards, you can save them on your drive and burn them to
(S)VCD or DVD with the click of the mouse.
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3.4. Key features:
• External convertor for analog video
• Transfer analog video on the fly onto DVD RW
• Direct creation of (S)VCD
• Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2 SE Studio Suite software
• S-video and composite video inputs
• NTSC and PAL support
• Up to 720 x 576 pixels video resolution
• Recording formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, VCD, SVCD, DVD (on the fly DVD-RW), AVI
• Includes USB2, S-video, composite and audio cables, and Scart adapter
3.5. Technical details:
• USB 2.0 interface
• Video standard: PAL & NTSC
• Composite (RCA) or Y/C (S-video) Mini-DIN inputs
• Video “through” function
• PAL recording: up to 720 x 576 pixels/25fps
• NTSC recording: Up to 720 x 480 pixels/29.9fps
• Video resolution from 160x120 to 720 x 576 pixels
• Windows WDM driver
• Data format: I420, YUY2, RGB24
• Power supply via USB 2.0 (5V)
3.6. System requirements for AVI or MPEG 1 (VCD) recording:
• Pentium III / AMD Athlon 800 MHz
• USB 2.0 port
• Microsoft Win 2000, Win XP
• 128 MB RAM
• Sound card
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3.7. System requirements for MPEG 2 (DVD) recording:
• Pentium IV 1400 MHz / AMD Athlon XP 1800+
• USB 2.0 port
• Microsoft Win 2000, Win XP
• 128 MB RAM
• Sound card
4. Installing the Cameo Grabster 200
4.1. Installing the drivers
Inserting the installation CD will automatically launch the installation routine. If this is not the
case, please manually execute AUTORUN.EXE in the root folder of the CD.
While the installation program will take care of most of the work, we were not able to
automate everything for you. A number of points must be observed to that the installation is
set up correctly the first time around.
4.1.1. Installing DirectX 9.0
We realize that things don't always go as planned. With the introduction of DirectX 9.0,
Microsoft offers many improvements and bug fixes that are essential for digital video editing.
Please install theses updates first!
4.1.2. Driver Installation
Please do not connect your Cameo Grabster 200 to the PC just yet!
1. Please close all active applications.
2. Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Choose your language.
4. Click the driver installation option.
5. Follow the instructions as they appear on your screen.
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4.2. Installing the hardware
4.2.1. Connections
Description
uVideo Thru (cinch/composite)—Connect your TV/VCR, etc. here. The video signal that
is fed to vis sent on in analog form, for example to a television, through u.
vComposite input (cinch)—connect your analog video source here. The video signal is
sent on in analog form from uto a television for example, and is output digitally from
xto the PC.
wS-video input (Y/C)—If your analog video source has an S-video output signal, we
recommend that you use this input. The video signal is output digitally to the PC via
x.
xUSB 2.0 output—for connecting a PC.
4.2.2. Bridge between analog video device and PC
It is particularly interesting to create a bridge between an analog video device and the PC.
This lets you digitalize video material, edit it and then burn it to (S)VCD or DVD, or burn it to
DVD “on the fly”.
To do this, you need only connect the video output (S-video or composite) of your analog
video device (camcorder, VCR etc.) with the video input vor wof the Cameo Grabster 200,
and then connect the audio outputs to the line-in jack on your sound card. In this case, make
sure that your sound card is set to record through the “Line-In” input. Please use the
appropriate cables (included). If your analog video device has a Scart output, you can use the
Scart composite/S-video/Stereo audio adapter provided. Now connect the USB2.0 output x
to the USB2.0 interface of your PC. Use the USB2.0 cable provided. Follow the instructions as
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they appear on your screen. Now launch your software. See “The applications at a glance”
section for more information on the ULEAD DVD MovieFactory 2 Studio Suite software. Do you
want to monitor the digital recording on your TV? No problem! As long as you use the
composite input v, you can pass the video signal via the video thru jack uto your television
or VCR.
4.3. Driver settings
The “Amcap” utility is all you need for complete control. In almost all situations, you do not
need to change any settings! Of course, you can also access the driver from the DVD
MovieFactory and VideoStudio software provided. This may be necessary if you use the S-
video input, or if your analog source is NTSC. After you have installed and connected your
Cameo Grabster 200 as described above, select the desired language on the installation CD
and then launch Amcap.
Under “Options/Video Capture Filter/Image”, you can determine whether the video signal is
to be fed into the composite input or S-video input, and whether the TV standard is PAL or
NTSC. Set the resolution under “Options/Video Capture Pin”.
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5. The applications at a glance
DVD MovieFactory 2 SE Studio Suite consists of two high-quality applications: VideoStudio and
DVD MovieFactory 2 SE. MovieFactory is an easy-to-use tool for transferring analog videos to
DVD-RW “on the fly” or saving them to hard disc. Of course, you can also use it to edit videos—
even those which have already been saved to DVD-RW “on the fly”. VideoStudio is geared
towards professional video editing and offers just about every possible function you can think
of. We have provided extensive documentation for both programs on the installation CD.
5.1. Installing the software
Install VideoStudio and DVD MovieFactory 2 SE from the installation CD. Simply follow the
instructions provided.
5.1.1. Brief introduction to DVD MovieFactory 2 SE
After you have installed and connected your Cameo Grabster 200 as described above, start
up DVD MovieFactory 2 SE. Be sure to select your sound card's line-in for recording.
If you want to copy your analog video directly to CD as an (S)VCD or onto DVD, just select
“Direct to Disc” vand follow the simple instructions on the screen.
Do you want to first transfer your treasured analog videos to hard disc, edit them and later
create an (S)VCD or DVD with an impressive menu? Not a problem: Select “Start Project” uon
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