Wolverine MovieMaker Pro User manual

MovieMaker Pro
8 mm/Super 8 Film to Digital
Version 1.0
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...1
Features ...1
Before Using MovieMaker Pro ...1
Having Difficulty Using This Product? ...3
Package Contents ...3
Film Type ...3
Function of Buttons ...3
Getting Started ...4
Preparing the Film ...4
Swinging up/down the Arm ...4
1. Attach Power Cord ...4
2. Insert SD/SDHC Memory Card (32 GB Maximum ) ...4
3. Turn on/off MovieMaker Pro ...5
4. Clean the Light Table ...5
5. Mount the Reels and Film ...5
6. Menu Selections ...6
Record ...7
Playback ...7
Rewind ...8
Exposure ...8
Sharpness ...9
USB ...9
Frame ADJ ...9
Language ...9
Format ...9
Default Setting ...9
Connect to a TV Set ...10
Specifications ...10
Limited Warranty (United States Only) ...11
Warranty Exclusions ...12
Other Limitations ...13

Introduction
Your old 8mm and Super 8 films are degrading. Worse, the memories are
fading and the film is becoming more brittle just sitting in the box. Convert
your film into digital now before the memories are lost forever!
Introducing the Wolverine MovieMaker Pro. A simple to use device that will
convert your movie reels into digital movies (no sound) with few strokes.
Works like a typical projector where you mount the 3 inch or up to 9 inch reel,
insert a memory card, press few buttons and the Wolverine MovieMaker Pro
will scan frame-by-frame to create a digital MP4 movie file that you can play
on any computer. You can also edit, upload movie files to internet or burn
them to DVD's.
The Wolverine MovieMaker Pro pays for itself taking into consideration that
photo labs are charging more than a dollar to digitize a single foot of film!
Do not drop or handle too aggressively as it may cause damage to the device.
8 mm or Super 8 media MUST be mounted in/with proper reel (up to 9" in
diameter) and adapter, before recording/rewinding.
Before Using the MovieMaker Pro
This section provides important safety information that you should read before
operating the device.
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Features
. A fully automated apparatus to digitize 8 mm and Super 8 movie up to 9" reels
into digital videos
. Frame-by-frame digitizing for high-quality digital output
. Stand-alone machine, no computer, no software, no drivers are required
. Scans and directly saves digital movies into SD/SDHC cards (32GB Max, not
included)
. Converts 8 and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at
1080P/30 fps
. Compatible with all Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems
. Playback the digital movies to TV using the included TV Cable

Do not record/rewind the films if they are broken, ruptured, misaligned,
overlapped, gapped/perforated holes, or bent. Improper operations can
damage the device. Wolverine Data is not responsible for consequential
damages and warranty will be void.
Do not allow the device to come into contact with water or other liquids. In
the event that water or other liquids enters the interior, immediately turn off
the device. Continue using the device may result in fire or electrical shock.
We strongly suggest using a non-alcohol lint-free clean-dry cloth to clean the
light table panel and your film, to produce clear movies. Improper cleaning
may damage components. Wolverine Data is not responsible for consequential
damages and warranty will be void.
Do not handle the device with wet hands. Doing so may cause electrical shock
and damages to the unit.
Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, humidity or vibrations,
which may cause damage to the device.
Do not open the outer housing. This unit does not require or contain batteries.
Under no circumstances should users try to repair the device. Doing so may
cause electrical shock and void the warranty. If the device is mishandled,
Wolverine Data is not responsible for consequential damages, including loss
of data.
Wolverine Data has no obligation to repair, replace or issue refunds without a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and the original purchase
receipt of the defective product.
Repairs or replacement service will not be offered to products that were
misused, repaired without authorization, or other reasons beyond the range of
intended use.
Replacement products may be either new or refurbished, provided that it has
functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced.
Wolverine Data is not responsible for any data stored on the returned product,
please backup any data prior to shipping the unit.
All out of warranty repairs maybe subject to repair fee. Please contact your
dealer or Wolverine Data for current charges.
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Having Difficulty Using This Product?
Please try the following options:
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Call our technical support or sales at 949-458-9888
M-F 9:00-5:00 Pacific Time
Visit www.wolverinedata.com/support to watch the video manual or
find the latest documentation and other help tips
E-mail or write to our technical support staffs at
[e-mail] or
9939 Muir lands Bled. Irvine, CA 92618
1. MovieMaker Pro x 1
2. Power Adapter x 1
3. USB Cable x 1
4. TV-OUT Cable x 1
5. 7" Reel (8 mm diameter center hole) x 1
6. Reel Adapter (Red x1, Gray x1)
7. Brush x 1
8. User Manual x 1
Function of Buttons
1. Power button: To turn power on or off.
2. Up or Down arrow buttons: To highlight Menu item on LCD viewer.
3. Enter/Start/Stop button: To Start/Stop highlighted item.
4. Menu button: To go back to Menu selection; Press twice to go Menu
mode or record mode.
Film Type
Package Contents
8 mm Super 8
Reel Adapter:
8 mm inside diameter
13 mm outside diameter

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DC 12V
TV OUT
Power port
Getting Started
1. Attach Power Cord
Plug in the included DC 12V
power adapter.
2. Insert SD/SDHC Memory Card (Max. 32 GB)
Insert SD/SDHC memory card before power on the MovieMaker Pro
device.
.Using a Micros card with adapter, or SDXC card (64GB), which is not
compatible with MovieMaker Pro will lead to a "Card error" message
to appear on the screen. The MovieMaker Pro can only take a
SD/SDHC memory card up to 32 GB maximum.
Swinging Up/Down the Arm
Swing up the arm to mount
reel; push down the arm for
storage purpose.
Preparing the Film
If your film is not in good condition such as broken, ruptured perforated
holes, misaligned, taped overlap, bent, spliced, gluey, or thick, please
check and fix the problem first. Otherwise it may damage, or jam, or stop
MovieMaker Pro, or produce poor quality or jittery videos.
Also some early films might have been wound too tight, you could use
MovieMaker Pro to rewind it back and forth to regain proper winding
tightness. The process may prevent jittery in the recorded videos.
We strongly recommend before you record your films, use lint-free cloth
and/or anti-static film cleaner to remove and clean dirt particles, brownish
chemical residues, or any scattered mildew on the film in order to avoid
poor quality videos, or stopping the recording process.
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3. Turn on/off MovieMaker Pro
Press power button to turn MovieMaker Pro on/off.
4. Clean the Light Table
Push the film door tab left to flip open the door. Use included brush to
clean the light table very gently.
5. Mount the Reels and Film
If your film reel has 8 mm mounting hole, mount the reel directly to the
left shaft, otherwise use the provided red color reel adapter. If adapters are
needed, always place Red color adapter on the LEFT side; GRAY color
adapter on the RIGHT side.
Insert here Insert here
Left Reel Adapter (Red/No-Fin) Right Reel Adapter Gray/Finned)
Make sure the SD/SDHC card is unlocked (white tab in forward
position).
Insert and push the SD/SDHC card inward until it clicks. Improper
insertion may damage the card reader or the SD/SDHC Card, which
neither is covered under warranty.
To dismount/eject the SD/SDHC card by pushing the card in then
release, instead of pulling it out directly. MovieMaker Pro will power
off automatically while the SD/SDHC card is being
mounded/dismounted.
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Mount empty reel on to the right shaft.
Follow the Film Routing Diagram printed on the face of MovieMaker
Pro to route the film. We strongly recommend users to follow the
winding scheme to generate better quality videos.
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Slide open the flap door, place film perforation holes at the top,
but under both white tabs. Otherwise, the recorded video files
will have jittery result.
Select film type by sliding the
film type lever to either left or
right.
Confirm the film is properly placed under both white tabs, then close
the flap door.
Open
Film type lever
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6. Menu Selections
Note:
Any adjustment to Exposure Value, Sharpness, and Frame ADJ (the film
center, X and Y and zoom-in/out factors on the screen) needs to be done
before commencing recording, if non-default settings are needed.
Use Up or Down arrow button to
highlight the Menu selection and then
press Enter.
Two white tabs
Open
1st page and page 3rd page 4th page
Record
Playback
Rewind (More )
Exposure
Sharpness
USB (More )
Frame ADJ
Language
Format (More )
Default Setting
Version (More )

Record
1. Move the Film Selection Lever left (8 mm) or right (Super 8) to select
proper film type, then press Enter/Start button.
2. Press Enter/Start to start recording. While recording is in process, a red
dot at upper left corner will blink.
3. The MovieMaker Pro will stop recording 2 seconds after user presses
Enter/Stop button.
4. The file counter at lower right corner will increase by one after each
recording stop.
Playback
0036.MP4
1. Press Menu button, highlight the Playback
selection, then press Enter.
2. Press Up/Down arrow button to select the film
file to be Playback, then press Enter/Start.
3. Press Enter/Stop to pause the playback.
4. Press Menu button one time to enter Edit
mode. Highlight Return (go back to Playback) or
Delete (delete the current file).
5. Press Menu button twice to go back to the
Record mode or Main/Home menu.
Exposure0.0 SD
Super8 00000
Film Type File Counter
Note:
Users who wish to modify playback speed from the default 30 fps to
other desirable speed, could use "iMovie", or have a free download
"Windows movie maker" from Microsoft, or have a free download
"VLC" from videoland.org, to edit and save the desirable playback
speed. The above mentioned software are not affiliated or supported
by Wolverine Data.

Exposure
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Exposure Value/brightness needs to be adjusted
before recording if default setting (0.0) is off.
1. Adjustable exposure range is from 2.0 to -2.0.
2. Press Up/Down key to change the value and
press Enter to complete the change.
3. The default setting is 0.0. Negative value
provides a darker effect and Exposure 2.0 shows
the brightest result.
Note for Mac users:
Mac computer will create and add hidden files to SD/SDHC memory
card each time when user playbacks the recorded MP4 movie files on
Mac. With the hidden files or modified MP4 files stored on the
SD/SDHC memory card, MovieMaker Pro can no longer "Playback"
movies on the above SD card. A "No File" message will be displayed on
the Viewer instead.
Rewind
Remove Film From
Light Table Then
Swap Reels
Full(L) Empty(R)
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1. Open the flap door and remove film, then close the flap door. Check
and confirm the flap door is closed and not in the way of rewinding
process to prevent film from being scratched.
2. Swap reels. Place an empty take-up reel on the right side shaft
and place film perforation holes on the outside (as shown). If reel
adapter is needed, always place gray adapter on the right side of
take-up reel.
3. Follow the film rewind routing diagram (the dotted lines) printed on
the MovieMaker Pro and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Press Enter button to Start/Stop the rewinding process.
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Mount Empty reel on Right side while rewinding

Low
Medium
High
Language
English and Japanese are available on the MovieMaker Pro.
Sharpness
If sharpness adjustment is needed, make a
change before recording.
1. Sharpness range is from Low to High. The
default setting is Medium.
2. Press Up/Down to change the value and press
Enter to complete the change.
Film type:
X adjust, Enter
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Y:
W:
8MM or SP8
Select X or Y or W by pressing Enter button
X = shift center to left or right
Y = shift center up or down
W = zoom-in or zoom-out
Adjust the values of X, Y, W by pressing Up or Down buttons
USB
Format
Default Setting
Plug in the included USB cable to upload recorded MP4 files. The
SD/SDHC memory card is read as an External Drive, called NO_NAME
drive (G:)*. The stored MP4 files are located under the directory of
FilmScanner/MOVIE.
*Note: (G:) may vary from computer to computer.
Frame ADJ
You can make adjustments of Movie Registers (the film center, X and Y
and zoom-in/out factor on the screen). If frame adjustments are needed,
make changes before recording.
Highlight Yes or No to erase all files on the inserted SD/SDHC memory
card.
Reset all values to manufacturing setting (0.0 or medium).

Connect to a TV set
You can use your TV screen as the default viewer.
1. Turn on MovieMaker Pro and TV.
2. Set TV input to A (or TV, TV) mode.
3. Connect MovieMaker Pro "TV OUT" port to TV's Video-In port (yellow)
with the included TV-Out cable.
4. The viewer on MovieMaker Pro will turn dark and everything shows on your
TV screen instead.
Specifications
Image sensor: 3.53 Mega pixels (2304H x 1536V) 1/3" CMOS sensor
Display: Color 2.4" TFT LCD
Exposure control: Auto/Manual (-2.0 to 2.0)
White balance: Auto
Resolution: 1080P
Playback frame rate: 30 frames per second (refer to note on page 7)
Scan method: Video
Film type: 8 mm and Super 8 roll film in 3" or up to 9" reel
Picture effects: Positive
File format: MP4
TV-OUT type: NTSC/PAL
Built-in memory: None
External memory: SD/SDHC memory card up to 32 GB (Max.)**
Power Supply: DC 12V
Interface: USB 2.0
Language: English and Japanese
Support system: Window XP/Vista/Windows 7,8,10/Mac 10.7.3
Dimension: 120 in x 65 in x 44 in (304 cm x 166 cm x 113 cm)
Weight: 3.3 lb (1.5 Kg)
Caution: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes of
modifications not expressly approved by Wolverine Data could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

Limited Warranty (United States Only)
Wolverine Data warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship. The limited warranty term is one
year beginning on the date of invoice, or less than 200 reels converted
(Counter#), whichever occurs first. Also this product is not intended for
commercial use or rental. Should this unit be used at any time for commercial
purposes or as a rental unit, the limited warranty period for parts and labor shall
be 90 days from the date of original purchase at retail. The opinion of Wolverine
Data with respect to this matter shall be final.
Damage due to shipping the product to you is covered under this limited
warranty. Otherwise, this limited warranty does not cover damage due to
external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical
power, servicing not authorized by Wolverine Data, usage not in accordance
with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance,
and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Wolverine
Data.
The warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not
transferable. This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or
more of the following categories: software; external devices (except as
specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Wolverine Data system after
the system is shipped from Wolverine Data or its resellers; accessories or parts
that are not installed in the Wolverine Data factory.
During the warranty period, beginning on the invoice date, Wolverine Data will
repair or replace products returned to Wolverine Data's facility.
This limited warranty is valid only in United States.
To request limited warranty service, you must contact Wolverine Data's
Technical Support Services within the limited warranty period. Refer to the
section titled TECHNICAL SUPPORT to find the appropriate telephone number
for obtaining customer assistance. If limited warranty service is required,
Wolverine Data will issue a RMA (Return Material Authorization) Number.

Warranty Exclusions:
Normal Wear and Tear: Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts
due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
Abuse and Misuse: Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation,
storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks,
scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b) contact
with liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the
like, extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the products or accessories for commercial
purposes or subjecting the product or accessory to abnormal usage or conditions;
or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Wolverine Data, are excluded from
coverage.
Use of Non-MovieMaker Pro Converters accessories: Defects or damage that
results from the use of Non-MovieMaker Pro's accessories or other peripheral
equipment are excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification: Defects or damages resulting from
service, testing, adjustment, instillation, maintenance, alteration, or modification
in any way by someone other than Wolverine Data are excluded from coverage.
You must ship the products back to Wolverine Data in their original or
equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or
accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Wolverine Data will ship the
repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in
the continental United States, where applicable. Shipments to other locations
will be made freight collect.
To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt or other
comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) your
address and telephone number and Email address; (d) Write the RMA number
on the outside shipping packaging.
NOTE: Wolverine Data uses new and reconditioned parts made by various
manufacturers in performing limited warranty repairs and building replacement
products. If Wolverine Data repairs or replaces a product, its limited warranty
term is not extended.

Altered Products: Product or accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags
that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show
evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d)
nonconforming or non-Wolverine Data parts or accessories, are excluded from
coverage.
Other Limitations
Any implied warranties, including without limitation the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the
duration of this limited warranty, otherwise the repair, replacement or refund as
provided under this express limited warranty is the exclusive remedy of the
consumer, and is provided in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied. In
no event shall wolverine data be liable, whether in contract or tort (including
negligence) for damages in excess of the purchase price of the product,
accessory or software, or for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential

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Technical Support
For technical support, warranty service, or repair service, please contact
Wolverine Data at [e-mail] or call
949-458-9888 M-F 9:00 - 5:00 at Pacific Time
Thank you for choosing Wolverine
Having difficulty using this product?
Please try the following options:
. Call us at 949-458-9888 M-F 9:00-5:00 Pacific Time
. E-mail our technical support staff at [e-mail]