THOMSON Pegasus User guide

Setup Manual
Pegasus
September 25, 2007
Copyright© 2007 Thomson. All rights reserved.

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(2) The contents or specifications of this product may be changed without prior notice.
(3) We have prepared the contents of this product to the best of our ability; however if you have any
questions about the contents, or if there are any errors or missing items, please contact Grass
Valley.
(4) However we do not take any responsibility for malfunctions arising from use, irrespective of the
points outlined in (3).
(5) Irrespective of whether it was due to a usage error, Grass Valley takes no responsibility for
extraordinary, incidental or derivative claims, including those for lost earnings generated by the
application of this product.
(6) It is prohibited to analyze, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any of the items included
with this product, including the software, hardware and manual.
(7) CANOPUS, and the corresponding logos are registered trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd.
Pegasus is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd.
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Manual Explanation
Information not described in this manual may be displayed in some cases. Make sure to read the text
file attached to the disc.
If there are any variations between the explanation in this manual and the actual application method,
priority is given to the actual application method.
The screens used as examples in this manual are those of the development stage, so they may vary
from those in the final product.
This manual is written for people who have a basic knowledge of how to use a computer. If there are
no special instructions, perform the same operation as a normal computer operation.
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system is called Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP. Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system is called
Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP. Windows VistaTM Home Basic, Windows VistaTM Home
Premium, Windows VistaTM Business, Windows VistaTM Ultimate are called Windows Vista Home
Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate respectively,
or Windows Vista.

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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
1 Before Using ......................................................... 2
Notices & Warranties............................................ 2
Support .............................................................. 5
Chapter 2
Setup
1 Hardware installation .............................................. 8
Installing the board ............................................... 8
Attaching the ferrite core ...................................... 9
Attaching the gaskets ........................................... 9
Part names ....................................................... 13
2 Installation/Uninstallation........................................ 14
Installing the HQ RECORDER ................................ 14
Installing the Attached Application Software............ 17
Uninstallation ..................................................... 18
Chapter 3
Using HQ RECORDER
1 What is HQ RECORDER? ...................................... 22
2 HQ RECORDER Main Screen ................................. 23
3 Capture operation ................................................ 26
Auto capture ..................................................... 27
Manual capture .................................................. 28
Scheduled capture .............................................. 29
To make the PC enter a suspended state after
scheduled capturing ends..................................... 33
Scheduled capturing from a suspended state.......... 35
Capturing time settings ....................................... 36
4 Task tray icon and menu........................................ 37
Task tray icon..................................................... 37
Menu ................................................................ 37

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5 Log file ............................................................... 38
Chapter 4
Settings
1 Application settings .............................................. 40
2 Screen Settings................................................... 42
Screen.............................................................. 42
Position............................................................. 43
3 General settings .................................................. 44
Canopus HQ Codec Settings ................................ 44
FIR filter ............................................................ 45
Chapter5
Appendix
1 Hardware Specifications ........................................ 48
2 Application specifications ....................................... 49

Chapter 1
Introduction

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Before Using
Notices & Warranties
Notices & Warranties
Copyright Regulations
It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright
laws to the owner of copyright, except for fair use (mainly private
noncommercial use). Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no
exceptions. In no event shall Grass Valley be liable for any direct or indirect
damages whatsoever arising from the use of captured materials.
Warranty
This product is covered by a limited warranty when you register your Grass
Valley product. This warranty is for a period of one year from the date of
purchase from Grass Valley or an authorized Grass Valley agent. This warranty
applies only to the original purchaser of the Grass Valley product and is not
transferable, Grass Valley warrants that for this period the product will be in
good working order. Should our product fail to be in good working order,
Grass Valley will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge,
provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-
Grass Valley authorized alternations, modifications and/or repair. Proof of
purchase is required to validate your warranty.
Grass Valley is not responsible for any lost profits, lost savings or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability
to use, this product. This includes damage to property and, to the extent
permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all
other warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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DANGER
The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss
of life.
Health precautions
In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer
display or TV monitor may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss
of consciousness. It is believed that even individuals whom have never
experienced such symptoms may be susceptible. If you or close relatives
have experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this
product.
Do not use in environments requiring a
high degree of reliability and safety
This product is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The
characteristics of this product are not suited for use with such systems.
Protect against static electricity
An electrostatic discharge may damage components of this product. Do not
directly touch any of the connectors or component surfaces.
Static electricity can be generated on clothing and on people. Before handling
the product, discharge static electricity from your body by touching a
grounded metal surface.
Do not disassemble
Do not remove the cover or modify the Product. Fire, electric shock or
malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your
system integrator or Grass Valley directly.
CAUTION
The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to
hardware or loss of data.
Do not setup in areas subject to heat
Do not setup in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating apparatus.
The heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage. Also, the unit may
become deformed or change color.
Only setup using the prescribed method
Do not setup in a manner other than prescribed. Do not use while wrapped in
cloth or plastic. Heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage.

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the
class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed, and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B
computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance
with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment.
Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that
changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
According to FCC Part 15
Responsible party Name: Grass Valley, Inc.
Address: 711 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131
Telephone: [phone]
Declares that product Model: HDRECS
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Support
Customer Support
For questions regarding hardware setup and usage, please contact your local
Grass Valley office, distributor or the store where you have purchased this
product.
Web-site
Including Pegasus, the latest company information is announced at our web-
site:
http://www.canopus.com/
The latest drivers utilities, product manuals, FAQs, etc. are also available at
our web-site.
Online User Registration
You can register your Pegasus here.
http://www.canopus.com/support/

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System requirements
PC
A PC/AT compatible machine with the following specifications:
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz or higher
PCI Express bus
Requires a bus slot with the following specifications:
A PCI Express x1
CD-ROM
Required for software installation
Memory
1GB (2GB or more recommended)
HDD
Requires a 500MB or larger drive for software installation
Requires a serial ATA 3Gb/s, 7200 rpm drive for capturing
Graphic
1024×768 dpi resolution 32 bit or higher color
Must support DirectX 9.0c
Supported OS
Microsoft Windows Vista
Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate 32 bit
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition/Professional (SP2)
Sound
Requires an internal 4-pin audio input connector to output preview audio.
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1Hardware installation
Installing the board
Before installing the board, be sure that your work area is dust-free and dry.
You will need a screwdriver and an empty box to hold the removed screws.
The following items are required.
Pegasus board•
Analog RGB conversion cable• Component conversion cable•
Audio cable (4pin-4pin)• Composite conversion connector•

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Attaching the ferrite core
Attach the ferrite core to the Analog RGB conversion cable in the position
shown below.
Analog RGB conversion cable
Ferrite core
Attaching the gaskets
Attach the gaskets to the Pegasus board in the position shown below.
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1Shut down the PC and turn the power off.
2Remove all cables, including the power cable.
POINT Make a note of which cables connect to which connectors when
removing them.
3Remove the PC cover.
Refer to the PC manual on how to do this.
4Remove the PCI Express slot cover (PCI Express x1) position to place your
Pegasus board.
Refer to your PC manual on the different types of PCI Express slots.
The removed slot cover will not be used during installation. Keep the cover
in a safe place.
5Confirm the availability of a slot in which to install the Pegasus board.
Confirm the following:
If the PCI Express x1 slot is not available, the Pegasus board can be
installed in either an empty x4 or x8 PCI Express slot.
Be sure not to damage the PCI Express x1 connector on the Pegasus board
as it may be damaged by impact or excessive pressure.
POINT The Grass Valley board should fit into the PCI Express slot without
having to use any significant force. If the board cannot be fully inserted,
avoid forcing or bending any part of the board. The board is designed
to fit a standard PCI Express slot. If the board does not seem to fit when
trying to insert it, do not attempt to force it into the slot. If the board does
not easily fit into the slot, try using the other PCI Express slots, or contact
your PC or motherboard manufacturer.
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6Connecting the (4pin-4pin) audio cable to the Pegasus board.
Audio cable
(Unbranched end)
7Slide the Pegasus board firmly into a PCI Express slot and temporarily
secure it.
8 Connect the (4pin-4pin) audio cable to a sound device.
POINT For more details on audio output (from an on-board sound device or
sound board), see "Audio output" on page 12.
9Confirm that the board and the cables are properly connected, and screw
in the bracket that secures the board.
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Replace the PC cover.
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Reconnect the cables, including the power cable.

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Audio output
The following are specifications of the (4pin-4pin) audio cable:
Red: Right channel (R)
Audio cable (4pin-4pin)
White: Left channel (L)
Black: Ground (G)
For audio output, use the attached (4pin-4pin) audio cable to connect the
sound output device and the mainboard.
Attach the (4pin-4pin audio cable) branched-connector cable with different
connector types and wiring specifications. Connect the single end to
the mainboard and the branched end to the sound output device. Use a
connector that complies with the connector type and wiring specications
of the destination connection. If you cannot use the attached (4pin-4pin)
audio cable, separately prepare another cable.
Output from an on-board sound device
Connect the audio cable to the terminal on the motherboard.
Note that an onboard sound device (the sound device integrated on
the motherboard: for details, see the instruction manual for your PC
or motherboard) might interfere with the board installed in the slot,
depending on the position of the connector on the device.
Output from the sound board.
Connect audio cables in here:
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Part names
Mainboard rear panel
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
[1] Analog audio input port (stereo mini-jack)
[2] S-VIDEO input port
A composite signal can be input when the supplied composite conversion
connector is used.
[3] Component input connector
Use the supplied component conversion cable for the connection.
[4] RGB input port
Use the supplied RGB conversion cable for connection.
[5] HDMI input port
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Installation/Uninstallation
Installing the HQ RECORDER
NOTE When you boot the PC after installing the board, the "Found New
Hardware Wizard" dialog will appear. Select the [Cancel] button in the
dialog.
Before starting the installation, close all other applications that are
running in the task tray.
Installation requires logging on to the PC as an administrator (such as
the PC administrator).
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environment.
1Place the application CD into the CD-ROM drive.
If the application does not start automatically, open the CD, and double-click
"setup.exe" in the [Applications] folder.
The "InstallShield Wizard" dialog will appear.
In the Windows Vista environment, if the user account control dialog
appears, click [Continue].
2Click [Next].
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3To accept the license agreement, choose [I accept the terms of the license
agreement] and click [Next].
POINT If you do not accept the terms, abort the installation and contact Grass
Valley customer support.
NOTE Be sure to read the terms and conditions by scrolling through the entire
text.
4Specify the folder in which to install HQ RECORDER and click [Next].
Click [Browse] and select an alternative folder to which to install the program,
if you do not want to use the default folder.

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5Click [Install].
6The driver software installation confirmation dialog will appear.
Click [Install this driver software ([Continue Anyway] for Windows XP)].
[Windows XP]
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Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" and click [Finish].
The PC will restart and the HQ RECORDER installation is complete.