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USB Instant Video
User Guide, Rev. 2.0
Product Part# USBAV-170
Product UPC: 7-57887-17000-4
website: www.adstech.com
email: [email protected]
© 2001 ADS Technologies. All Rights Reserved
First Edition: Revision 2.0 May, 2002
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ADS Technologies (ADS)makes no warranty of any kind with
regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied war-
ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The
information furnished within this written document is for information
purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ADS
Technologies assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear herein. ADS makes no commitment
to update or to keep current information contained within this docu-
ment.
A letter from the President of ADS . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Installation (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software Installation (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware Installation (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Software Installation (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Help Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Service and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Table of Contents
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A Letter from the President of ADS Technologies
“Connect, Create, and Store”
At ADS Technologies, Inc. we bring the best and latest multimedia technolo-
gy to your PC. Our products allow you to "Connect, Create and Store".
CONNECT with our line of USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and 1394 Host and Hub
devices. Today, external bus technologies such as USB and FireWire/1394
let you connect hundreds of devices to your PC or MAC. We have the con-
nectivity solutions that allow you to get the most out of USB and 1394 tech-
nologies.
CREATE audio and video productions with our line of video capture and edit-
ing solutions. We have video editing and MPEG2/DVD Capture and
Authoring solutions to fit everyone’s needs, ranging from the novice level to
the professional level.
STORE that multimedia masterpiece with one of our 1394 storage or USB
2.0 Storage solutions. Today’s multimedia files are getting larger and larger.
You need solutions that help you easily and cost effectively store your work;
we’ve got those solutions.
More than ever, my goal has been to bring new technologies to the con-
sumer market at affordable prices and with significant value to you, our cus-
tomer.
ADS products are easy to use. Most of our products are Plug-and-Play, easy
to install and offer software to help get the best value out of the hardware
product. And if you do need help, we will do our best to support you. We
want every customer to be a happy ADS customer.
The combination of technology innovation, affordability, quality, value and
support has made our products award-winners in the press and at conven-
tions. More over they are winners with our customers.
I wish to thank you for choosing ADS Technologies and I hope you enjoy
your new multimedia experience.
Sincerely,
Michael McCoy
President
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INTRODUCTION
Package Contents:
1. USB Instant Video device w/ 6 ft. USB cable attached
2. Audio/Video connection cable
3. USB Instant Video CD
4. User’s Guide
System Requirements:
• A computer system equipped with a PENTIUM II 300MMHZ / AMD
K7 Chip or above / Apple G3, G4 Based MAC
• USB host on mother board or USB Port adapter card in the com-
puter
• Operating system: Windows 98, Win98SE, WinME, Windows 2000,
Windows XP / Mac OS 9.0 or above (OS X NOTIncluded)
• 64 MB of RAM
• 200 MB of free hard disk space for software installation
• CD-ROM drive for installation of the bundled software
• CD-R/RW drive and software required for creating Video CD’s
• Sound card
• A modem and Internet connection is required for the application
of videoconference, live web cam and Internet video publishing
software
Applications:
• Still and video image capture
• Video Editing
• Video conferencing
• Live Web Cam
• Video mail
• Capture Analog video to VIDEO CD (VCD) Format to play on most
DVD Players.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WINDOW’S
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Do not connect the device to the USB port at this time. INSTALL
Device Drivers FIRST !
1. Insert the USB INSTANT VIDEO CD.
2. Our AUTORUN CD will display the USB INSTANT VIDEO SETUP
SCREEN.
3. Click on the yellow button with the label, INSTALL DRIVERS.
4. The screenshot below will be shown:
1. Click NEXT.
Note: This is a screen shot from
WINDOWS XP. Windows 98, ME and
2000 operating systems will show a
different but similar picture.
2. Click NEXT. Please DOUBLE
check that you have NOT plugged
in your USB INSTANT VIDEO.
3. Windows XP user’s will see this
screen. Please click to continue.
The Driver we use for the INSTANT
VIDEO was just updated and at the
time of creation of this manual, has
not yet finished WHQL testing with
Microsoft. This will NOT affect the
drivers functionality in ANY way.
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4. USB INSTANT VIDEO DRIVERS
will now start to install in your PC.
Make sure to select INSTALL DRI-
VER AUTOMATICALLY on all the
screens that will prompt you from
here on. Continue Clicking the
NEXT button until you see the
screen below. Windows XP Dialog
box Shown, WIN98/ME/2K will be
diffrent but similar.
NOTE: Since USB INSTANT VIDEO has an AUDIO COMPONENT,
our Installer will install a USB AUDIO DEVICE.
5. After Installation, you will see a
similar screen to the left.
6. THE DRIVERS FOR USB
INSTANT VIDEO HAS NOW BEEN
INSTALLED IN YOUR SYSTEM.
PLEASE RESTART YOUR COMPUT-
ER AT THIS TIME!
7. Once Your Computer has restarted. Plug the USB INSTANT
VIDEO into an available USB PORT.
NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLETHAT THE USB INSTANT VIDEO NOT BE
PLUGGED INTO A USB HUB TO AVOID USB BANDWIDTH ISSUES.
7. The USB INSTANTVIDEO
will be recognized and
installed as soon as you
plug it in. This will take sev-
eral minutes. After several
minutes, check your device
manager window to verify if
the USB Instant Video Is cor-
rectly installed. Open
DEVICE MANAGER and
check under the category
IMAGING, the USB Instant
Video will be listed there. To
open DEVICE MANAGER,
right click on MY COMPUT-
ER and click on properties.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WINDOW’S:
1. Insert the USB INSTANT VIDEO CD into your CD ROMDRIVE.
Click on the YELLOW BUTTON with the LABEL VIDEOSTUDIO 6.
2. INSTALL VIDEOSTUDIO 6. Follow Instructions on the screen on
Installing Video Studio 6.
3. RESTART YOUR COMPUTER after installing the SOFTWARE.
USING VIDEOSTUDIO 6
Whats new in ULEAD VideoStudio 6?
Creating movies has been simplified with Ulead VideoStudio 6. It is
designed with an even more amazing tool for your movie making
needs. With its new look, enhanced and added features, creating
movies would surely be more exciting and easy.
• New user-interface
• Overlay Step and Overlay Track
• Enable to maximize Preview Window
• Import Ulead COOL3D Animations
• Create QuickTime video files for streaming
• More title motion styles
• Instant Preview
• Automatically capture scenes into multiple files
• Multiple CD-ROM support
WARNING: EVEN THOUGH VIDEOSTUDIO 6 WAS DESIGNED FOR
THE ENTRY LEVEL USER, PLEASE SPEND THE TIME TO LEARN
THE PROGRAM, FOR HELP ANYWHERE IN VIDEOSTUDIO 6,
PRESS THE F1 KEY FOR HELP.
PLUG IN ALL YOUR CABLES
The USB INSTANT VIDEO Hardware is now installed. Plug the
included AUDIO/VIDEO Cable to your VCR, DVD Player or CAM-
CORDER. Plug the other end into the USB INSTANT VIDEO. The
MONITOR connector on the USB INSTANT VIDEO allows you to
LOOP the VIDEO back to your TV.
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VIDEOSTUDIO 6 AND USB INSTANT VIDEO:
USB INSTANT VIDEO can capture analog video and audio into sev-
eral formats. The most popular kinds are AVI and MPEG1 (VCD).
AVI file capture is popular for turning video into email attachments
or for streaming video on the web. VideoStudio 6 can easily con-
vert AVI files into various streaming formats.
MPEG1 or VCD (Video CD) is used for making VIDEO CD (VCD)
disk’s that can play in most DVD PLAYERS.
To create a VCD project and burn it to disk, a CD BURNER would
be required.
CONFIGURING VIDEOSTUDIO 6 TO CAPTURE
IN VCD FORMAT
1. Run VideoStudio 6. Click START on the Step Panel.
2. Click NEW PROJECT. This opens the New Project dialog box.
3. Specify a path to store captured files to be used in the project.
4. Select NTSC VCD or PAL VCD. NTSC is the TVSTANDARD that
is used in the USA, CANADA, MEXICO and JAPAN. PAL is the TV
STANDARD in use in EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA and
MOST OFWORLD.
5. Click OK.
6. Go to the CAPTURE Step. Be sure you are in CAPTURE mode.
7. Specify the length of video you want to capture by entering the
timecode in the Capture duration entry box. (If you don’t specify a
length before capturing, you can stop the capture manually by
pressing escape.)
8. Click OPTIONS in the CAPTURE SETTINGS Tab.
9. In the CAPTURE OPTIONS dialog box, select Capture to Library
if you want to add the video clip into the library. By doing this, you
make the video clip available for other projects.
10. Click OPTIONS again in the CAPTURE SETTINGS Tab of the
and select VIDEO FORMAT, you will see this window:
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11. Change the settings for the VIDEO FORMAT to window below:
12. Click OPTIONS again in the CAPTURE SETTINGS Tab and
Select CAPTURE PROPERTIES. You will see a box similar to the
one below:
13. Select VIDEO CAPTURE FILTER, click PROPERTIES and you
will see the screen below. This is where you can change video set-
tings and select your video input source. Since you can connect
an SVHS source and a COMPOSITE (Yellow RCA Jack) video
source you would need to select your input. Click OK when fin-
ished.
14. Click OPTIONS again in the CAPTURE SETTINGS Tab and
Select CAPTURE PROPERTIES. Select VIDEO CAPTURE PIN, click
PROPERTIES. You will see the window below. This is where you
need to double check that you have the following settings:
15. Lastly, you need to tell Video Studio to capture from the right
AUDIO SOURCE. Click OPTIONS again in the CAPTURE SETTINGS
Tab and Select CAPTURE PROPERTIES. Select AUDIO SOURCE,
click PROPERTIES. Select USB INSTANTVIDEO as your CAPTURE
SOURCE and click OK.
MAKE SURE YOU PICK:
Compression: I420
Frame Size: 352x240
MAKE SURE YOU PICK:
Compression: I420
Frame Size: 352x240
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CAPTURING VIDEO AND EXPORTING TO VCD
With VIDEOSTUDIO 6 correctly configured to capture in VCD
mode, you can now go ahead and start capturing video by clicking
on the CAPTURE VIDEO ICON on the upper left side of the screen.
Once you have captured all your clips and placed on the TIME-
LINE, added effects and titles, you can CLICK on the FINISH TAB
and CLICK on SAVE TO VCD.
This will render your whole project into one file. After which the
ULEAD DVD PLUG-IN Dialog box will appear below::
Follow the STEP by STEP Instructions to make a VCD Movie that
can play in most DVD PLAYERS. For a list of DVD PLAYERS that
play VCD movies, go to www. VCDHELP.com.
CAPTURING TO AVI
To Capture your video to an AVI file, just pick the AVI template
when you start a NEW project and START CAPTURING. You can
then take that AVI file and save it into a streaming file for the web
or into even smaller formats for video email.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION FOR MAC’S
Do not connect the device to the USB port at this time. INSTALL
Video Drivers FIRST!
STEP 1. (Installing Drivers for the USB Instant Video)
A. Insert the USB Instant Video CD.
B. From the Install screen, INSTALL DRIVERS first.
When installing the extension, you will notice the following:
Follow Driver installation instructions.
Step 2. RESTART YOUR MAC after the Installtion.
Step 3. Connect USB Instant Video to your USB Connector.
Connect directly to the host USB connector on your MAC. Do not
plug into keyboard connector or any other hub device.
Step 4. The USB INSTANT VIDEO Hardware is now installed. Plug
the included AUDIO/VIDEO Cable to your VCR, DVD Player or CAM-
CORDER. Plug the other end into the USB INSTANT VIDEO.
NOTE: USB INSTANT VIDEO DOES NOTHAVE OS XDRIVERS.
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR FUTURE UPDATES. USB INSTANT
VIDEO WILLALSO NOT RUN UNDER CLASSIC IN OS X.
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MAC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Installing Software applications
A. Insert the USB Instant Video CD.
B. From the Install screen, INSTALL each software application by
running it’s separate installer.
C. Be sure to install the Instant Video drivers before connecting
the device to your Mac.
D. Follow installation instructions for each product in the software
bundle.
Getting Started with Movie Works LE
The MovieWorks LE application is used to record and edit video.
Video Settings
Before recording video, you must set the Input Source (TV, VCR,
etc.), the Frames/Second (FPS), the Compressor, and the Quality
settings for the video you would like to capture. This is done from
the Video Settings dialog box.
Window Size
Determines the size of the Record window.
160 x 120, 240 x 180, 320 x 240, 512 x 384 – Standard video sizes
for playback on your Macintosh or over the Internet. It is not rec-
ommended to exceed 320 x 240 unless you have a 300 MHz or bet-
ter Power Mac.
Record Window
The Record menu is only enabled if the Record window has been
opened and if you have an Audio/Video (AV) Macintosh. The
Record window is brought up when New is selected from the Intro
Screen upon launching MovieWorks LE. Choosing "Show Record"
from the Windows menu will also manually open the Record win-
dow. Learning how to get the best results when recording video
on your Macintosh will take some training and practice. You
should have at least 100 megabytes of free space on your hard
drive before attempting to record your own movies. If you plan to
get serious about video editing, the first item you should invest in
is a removable mass storage solution such as a PYRO FireWire
drive kit.
Start
Starts recording. Alternatively, type Command-R. To stop record-
ing, click anywhere. Your digitized movie will appear in
MovieWorks LE's Edit window where you may delete unwanted
segments. Shift-Command-R opens the Save As dialog box allow-
ing you to save the current frame to a file.
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HELP RESOURCES
Video Studio Help – Press "F1" on your keyboard at any time.
Video Studio User Manual – on CD
Video Studio Guide – Turn this on by clicking on "G" (global prop-
erties) and selecting preferences.
ADS Web Site: www.adstech.com
To Learn more about VIDEO CD go to : www.vcdhelp.com
Support Online:
We are constantly adding more information to the On-Line Help
section of our web site. Click the "Support" button on the home
page and select your product. Here you find support F.A.Q.’s with
questions and answers to common issues, downloads, patches,
manuals, and other resource material to help you get the most out
of your product.
For Specific Video Studio software questions:
Check the Ulead web site: www.ulead.com
E-mail Ulead for help:http://www.ulead.com.tw/ulead/suppform.cfm
Call Ulead for help: 1-310-896-6391
For Instant Video Hardware questions:
Check the ADS web site: www.adstech.com
E-mail ADS for help: [email protected]
Call ADS for help:
USA: 1-562-926-4338
EUROPE: +353-61-702042
Support Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Service and Warranty:
Service:
If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS
Technologies, Inc. product there are several options available to you as described in
the technical support section of this manual. Your primary source for information and
assistance is always your computer store or computer parts dealer. If your ADS prod-
uct needs repair or replacement, contact your dealer for on-site repair service.
The ADS Technologies technical support and customer service staff can aid in solving
many problems. Our technical support department is available to repair any ADS
Technologies product. You or your dealer must return products to our factory for repair
or warranty replacement.
Return/Replacement:
If you need to return your ADS Technologies product you should return the product
directly to the dealer or store where you purchased the product. Each individual com-
puter store or dealer sets product returns policies for their customers. ADS
Technologies, Inc. cannot be responsible for the actions or policies set by our dealers.
If you desire to return the product for a refund, you must get the refund from the dealer
or store you purchased the product from. If you purchased the product directly from
ADS please see the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" on the reverse side of your sales
invoice.
Returns to ADS Technologies, Inc. are for repair or warranty replacement only. If you
need to return product to ADS Technologies, Inc. for repair or replacement you must
follow these steps:
1. Call our Technical Support department at (562) 926-4338 to obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
2. The RMA number is valid for 30 days.
3. Ship the product to the ADS factory with the RMA number marked on the inside and
outside of the package. If there is no RMA number on the package or the RMA number
has expired, the shipment will be refused. ADS will not be liable for lost or mis-shipped
products.
4. Replacement product cannot be shipped to you until the defective product has been
received by ADS.
5. Once the product is received at the factory it will be tested and then repaired or
replaced.
6. Turn around time is approximately one week. A repaired or replacement product will
be shipped back to you.
Warranty:
This ADS Technologies, Inc. product comes with a One (1) year hardware warranty.
ADS Technologies, Inc. (ADS) warrants this product against defects in material and
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workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the date of original purchase from ADS
or an authorized ADS dealer. This warranty applies only to the original purchase of the
product and is not transferable. This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due
to the user’s computer, hardware, software or other related system configuration in
which the product interfaces. Proof of
purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by ADS occurs.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence, non-authorized mod-
ifications, or parts installed without prior written permission from ADS.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, or
misapplication, nor as a result of service to the product by anyone other than ADS.
If your ADS product is not in working order, your only recourse is repair or warranty
replacement, as described above. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will ADS
Technologies, Inc. be liable for consequential damages, including but not limited to any
lost savings, lost profits, or any other damages, caused by the use of any ADS
Technologies, Inc. product or inability to use the product, even if the dealer or ADS
Technologies, Inc. has been advised of such liability or other claims. 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 including implied warranties of mer-
chantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
FCC Information
Federal communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operat-
ed in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction man-
ual 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 deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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* 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.
Notice:
(1) The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
(2) Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order comply
with the emission limits.
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North America Office
ADS Technologies
12627 Hidden Creek Way
Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone: (562) 926-1928
Fax: (562) 926-0518
Support: (562) 926-4338
European Office:
ADS Technologies
Shannon Industrial Estate
Shannon Co. Clare, Ireland
Phone: +353.61.702042
www.adstech.com
email: [email protected]
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