ADS Technologies API-550 User manual
PYRO A/V Link: Multilingual Manual
High-Quality Analog to DV Video Converter
User's Guide : First Edition
PYRO A/V Link
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Table of Content
Product Overview ...........................................................................................................
The missing link in DV Video ..............................................................................
Capture, Edit, Export ..........................................................................................
Features .............................................................................................................
What’s Included ........................................................................................................
Connection Congurations ............................................................................................
Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac .......................................................
Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape recorder ........................
Capture from a DV Camcorder .................................................................................
Export DV to your Digital Camcorder .......................................................................
Dub video from an Analog device to a Digital recorder or from a Digital
deck or camcorder to an Analog video tape machine ..........................................
PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description ...........................................................................
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................
4 Position Dip Switch .........................................................................................
6 Pin 1394 / FireWire Connection ......................................................................
Right and Left RCA Audio Outputs ....................................................................
Video Out (RCA) ................................................................................................
S-VHS Out (Y/C 4 Pin Din) ................................................................................
Component Video ..............................................................................................
On / Off ..............................................................................................................
Power Jack - 5VDC Input ..................................................................................
Getting Started - WIndows ............................................................................................
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................
Windows - Quick Start ..............................................................................................
Windows Software .............................................................................................
Getting Started - Mac .....................................................................................................
Hardware Installation 2 .............................................................................................
MAC - Quick Start .....................................................................................................
Software .............................................................................................................
Computer Connected Congurations ............................................................................
Ready to Capture Video ...........................................................................................
Connecting an Analog Video Source ........................................................................
Capturing Video with your Video Capture / Edit Software ........................................
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Connecting an External TV for Simultaneous Video Preview .........................................
Connecting for Analog Record and Preview at the same time ........................................
Connecting for Capture from DV Camcorder ..................................................................
Exporting Video from a Video Editor to an Analog Device ..............................................
Exporting to a Digital Camcorder ....................................................................................
Non-Computer Congurations .............................................................................................
Connecting for Analog to Digital Conversion ...........................................................
Connecting for Digital to Analog Conversion ...........................................................
Installing the Bundled Software CD .....................................................................................
Using VideoStudio Software ................................................................................................
Hardware checkup before using VideoStudio .................................................................
Installing and running VideoStudio ......................................................................................
Conguring VideoStudio .................................................................................................
Using DV Pass-Through for Digital Camcorders .................................................................
Getting around VideoStudio .................................................................................................
Detailed Product Specications ...........................................................................................
TroubleShooting ..................................................................................................................
German Manual ...................................................................................................................
French Manual .....................................................................................................................
Spanish Manual .................................................................................................................
Service & Warranty .............................................................................................................
FCC Information .................................................................................................................
Contacting Technical Support .............................................................................................
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Copyright Notice
The PYRO A/V Link is an innovative, hassle-free device that is designed to let you convert analog video to dv and vice-versa easily. ADS Technologies
respects the rights of copyright owners and asks that you do the same. The Copy Right Act gives owners of copyrights the exclusive right to reproduce and
prepare derivative works as well as to publicly perform, display and distribute their works. This means that you must obtain permission to engage in any of
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© 2003 ADS Technologies. All Rights Reserved
First Edition: September 2003
Microsoft, Windows, & Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines,
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ADS is a registered trademark of ADS Technologies Inc. ADS Technologies (ADS) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and tness 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 document. (rtt)
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Product Overview
PYRO A/V Link
High Quality Analog to DV Video Converter
The ultimate tool for capturing and converting video into professional
quality DV format and an extraordinary tool for exporting edited DV
content to analog video tape recorders..
The missing link in DV Video
Capturing DV from a Digital camcorder is fantastic, but what about all of the
video content you have in other formats (8mm, beta, VHS, DVD), how do you
get that content into the DV format? PYRO A/V link solves the problem by
converting any analog video source into DV.
DV video looks great but when you want to send it to tape your options are
limited. You can export back to your miniDV camcorder, but it’s hard to share
a miniDV tape with Grandma. PYRO A/V link bridges the gap by allowing you
to export DV video to any analog video recorder. Capture and edit your video,
then output to VHS and share tapes that anyone can watch!
Capture, Edit, Export
With PYRO A/V link you can capture from any video source, including DV
camcorders. Mix and match your video content to create a truly unique video
production. Capture the video with VideoStudio 7 SE DVD, then add video
lters, transition effects, video overlays, narration, background music and more.
When your video production is a wrap, export to any VCR or VTR, save as
MPEG-2 and burn a DVD (Windows only) or publish to the Internet.
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Features:
- External FireWire/1394 device
- Converts analog (RCA, S-VHS or Component Video) to DV video format
- Export DV Video to analog video tape recorders (RCA, S-VHS,
Component)
- Convert between devices (from DV to Analog or Analog to DV) without
using a computer
- Capture from DV camcorder with full device control
- Compatible with a wide range of video DV editing software
- Capture as MPEG-2 video and Create VCD, SVCD, DVD disks (Windows
only using VideoStudio)
What’s Included:
1.) PYRO A/V Link device
2.) 5 VDC Power Supply
3.) 6 ft. RCA to RCA cable ( Yellow, Red, White - Yellow, Red, White)
4.) 6 ft. S-VHS Cable
5.) 6 ft. 6 pin to 6 pin 1394 cable
6.) 6 ft. 4 pin to 4 pin 1394 cable
7.) User Guide
8.) Quick Guide
9.) Software CD (Windows users)
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Connection Congurations:
PYRO A/V Link can be used in several ways depending upon your video
conversion needs.
Analog Video Capture connected to PC or Mac
Export DV from computer to Analog monitor or video tape
recorder
* Capture any Analog Video source to PC or Mac via the A/V link and a
FireWire connection.
Publish to Tape: Export your video production from the video editors timeline
out to a TV or Video Tape recorder.
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Capture from a DV Camcorder
Easy desktop connection for your Digital camcorder. Complete device control,
just as if you were directly connected to your 1394/FireWire host card.
Export DV to your Digital Camcorder
Publish to your Digital camcorder. Use A/V Link as an easy way to send edited
video back to your DV camcorder.
Dub video from an analog device to a Digital recorder or from a
Digital deck or camcorder to an analog video tape machine
Use A/V Link without a computer to convert video content from digital to
analog. A/V link can operate as a stand alone media converter. No computer
required!
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PYRO A/V Link Hardware Description
Front Panel:
The front of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and video INPUT
Connectors, LED displays and Mode Switch.
PYRO A/V Link
Front Image
Mode Button – Switches from DV capture or Analog Output.
The Blue LED will be on whenever video is being captured as DV whether the
source is an analog video tape or your DV camcorder. The RED Analog LED will
turn on when you are exporting DV to a VCR or other analog device.
LED:
Green: Power
Blue: DV Capture
Red: Analog Export
Connectors:
S-VHS Input
Composite(RCA) Input
Right and Left Audio(RCA) Input
4 Pin DV Input
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Rear Panel:
The back of the PYRO A/V Link is for all of the audio and Video Outputs with the
exception of the Component Video inputs.
4 Position Dip Switch
POSITION:
DOWN
UP
12 3 4
PAL
NTSC
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Unlock Audio
Locked Audio
• The video input jacks are auto-sensing. Which ever video jack you connect (RCA, S-Video or
Component) the jack with the active video source will automatically be selected.
• The video output jacks will automatically be active. In all congurations the RCA and S-Video jacks will
always be simultaneously outputting video. This is true for video pass-through mode and exporting DV to
Analog video mode.
• The Component Video jacks are dual purpose and bi-directional. You can capture from analog video
sources via the component jacks and you can export DV to Analog video via the Component jacks. The
jacks are auto-sensing and auto-switching. This means that if ANY video input jack is capturing analog video
to DV, the Component jacks switch to video input mode. If you are exporting to Analog Video the
Component jacks switch to component video export.
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