MM030 - USB video capture card SWEEX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MM030 SWEEX

MM030 Sweex Video Grabber USB

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Precautions

Do not expose the Video Grabber to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements. Do not use the Video Grabber in extremely moist or dusty surroundings.

Protect the device against powerful shocks and falls - they may damage the internal electronics.

Never attempt to open the device yourself - it will cause the warranty to lapse.

Package contents

Video grabber USB
A/V cable
CD with software and manual

If you find that any of the package contents are missing, please return the package to the sales point where it was bought.

Product description

Front

1. Power LED
2. Record LED
3. Snapshot/record button

This light indicates that video grabber receives power and is ready to capture video.

This light indicates that the video grabber is currently recording

Press this button to take a snapshot of the current image, or to start recording

(the function can be set in the recording software options)

Connectors

1. S-video

If your video source has a S-video output, use an S-video cable to connect it to this input.

S-video is higher in quality than composite

1. Composite

If your video source has a composite output (almost all sources do), use the included A/V cable to connect the yellow composite output to the input.

1. Left channel

Use the included A/V cable to connect the left audio output (it can be white or black) to the input.

1. Right channel

Use the included A/V cable to connect the right audio output (red) to the input.

Installation

1. Install the driver software and video grabber software from the bundled Sweex CD and follow the instructions on screen.
2. Install the Ulead software from the Ulead CD
3. Connect your video source. You are now ready to capture and record video to your PC.

Capturing video

You can capture video with the bundled "EZ Grabber" software

Overview

NO	Description	NO	Description
1	Status	9	Play
2	Settings and options	10	Recording status
3	Snapshot button	11	Stop
4	Record button	12	Forward 5 seconds
5	Stop recording	13	Rewind 5 seconds
6	Fast forward	14	Open file
7	Rewind	15	Window controls
8	Pause

Settings and options

Click the settings and options button

to open the setup window:

Video Format

Select the video format that matches your source. PAL_BDHIG is the most common format in Europe. If your captured video looks very distorted or is in black & white, try a different video format.

• Input source

Select the video source, S-video or composite

• Picture adjustment:

Move the sliders to adjust the picture

Option

Select the behavior of the snapshot / record button on the Video Grabber

• Format Select the snapshot format, BMP (higher quality, larger file) or JPG (lower quality, smaller file).
• Save folder Click the "Browse" button to change the folder where snapshots should be saved

• Format Select the digital format for saving video capture files. The DVD format gives the best quality and is recommended
• Save folder Click the "Browse" button to change the folder where video should be saved

Note: Some options can also be accessed by right-clicking the video window.

Before starting to record, check the settings and options and ensure that you see a clear picture in the video window.

Troubleshooting

This chapter of the manual will explain a number of common issues that you may run into and possible solutions.

• I have S-video selected as source and the picture is in black and white, how can I get the picture in colour
• If you are sure that you have selected the right format for the video (PAL/SECAM/NTSC), but the picture is still in black and white, you may be using a composite to S-video cable or have a composite source, such as VHS. In this case, it is not possible to have the higher quality that S-video offers, and it is best to switch to the composite input.

Editing and storing video to DVD

Editing and storing your video can be done with the bundled Ulead Video Studio software. For more information, please consult the Video Studio manual.

Sweex warranty conditions

2-year standard warranty within the EU

In a standard manner a warranty period of 2 years as from the purchase date is available for this Sweex product within the EU.

Should you wish to invoke this warranty within the first 2 years after the purchase then you can directly apply to the point of sale where you purchased the product for the conditions and procedures.

Matters that are excluded from the warranty

• The warranty of Sweex only covers manufacturing defects. Excluded from the warranty are accessories like batteries, rechargeable batteries and also supplied software, where applicable.
• The liability of Sweex is limited to the costs of repair and/or replacement of the product covered by the warranty.
• The standard warranty is null and void if the product has been opened, changes have been made, physical damage was caused to the product and if the product is used for another purpose than for which it is originally meant.

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Specifications

MM030 Video Grabber USB specifications

CONNECTIONS

To PC: USB 2.0

Analogue: S-Video / Composite, RCA for audio

LEDS

Power, record

STANDARDS SUPPORTED

Video: PAL, NTSC

Compression: MPEG-1/2/4

SUPPORTED FORMATS

Resolutions: 576i 50, 470i 60

Video sources: VHS, VHS-C, Video 8, Hi8, Digital 8, DV, mini DV

ADVANCED FEATURES

One click record button

BUNDLED SOFTWARE

Ulead VideoStudio ⑥ 10 SE

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

Processor: 1.4 GHz

Memory: 512 MB RAM, 10 GB free hard disk space for storing recorded video

Graphics card: DirectX 9.0c

DVD-RW drive

Sound card

OPERATING SYSTEM

Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista® or Windows® 7

CABLING

A/V cable length: 110 cm

WARRANTY

2 years + 10 years extended warranty after registration

Visit: sweex.com/12yearwarranty for more information, terms and the registration form