RCA AVT-2050 manual

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    AV Toolbox Instruction Manual AVT-2050 Component Video – DV to Analog Converter[...]

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    Table Of Contents 1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Specifications 6 3.0 Package Contents 7 4.0 Connecting the Hardware 7 5.0 Operating The Unit 8 6.0 Troubleshooting 11 7.0 Limited Warranty 12 8.0 Regulatory Compliance 13 9.0 Contact Information 13 3[...]

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    1.0 INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing this AVT-2050 Analog to DV Converter from AV Toolbox. The AVT-2050 is designed to facilitate the transfer of source video such as Hi8, SVHS, DVD, etc. to the DV format for storage on your PC. Our Video conversion products have been serving the industry for many years. AV Toolbox offers a full line of high qual[...]

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    1.2 FEATURES The AVT-2050 Analog to DV Converter has many features that enable it to perform in a superior manner. Among those features you will find: • DV, Composite Video, S-Video, YCbCr In and Out • Display on DV Device, Camcorder or PC at the same time. • Capture Video for DV, Composite, S-VHS and Component Formats • Auto Detect NTSC/PA[...]

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    2.0 SPECIFICATIONS Before installing the AVT-2050, please make sure your system meets the following requirements:  Windows: Minimum Intel Pentium II 450M Hz/compatible processor: 400 MHz or faster.  Windows: Windows 2000/ ME / XP with DirectX 9.0 (or higher) installed.  Minimum 64MB RAM.  CD-ROM drive.  Minimum 8 Mbytes hard disk cap[...]

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    3.0 CHECKING PACKAGE CONTENTS Before attempting to use this unit, pleas e check the packaging and make certain the following items are contained in the shipping carton: • AVT-2050 DV – Analog Converter • 1 x 1394 DV Cable (4 pin to 6 pin) • 1 x CD Based Instruction Manual • 115 VAC to +12 VDC Power Adapter Note: Please retain the original[...]

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    connect the AC to DC adaptor, first connecting the adapter’s DC cable to the AVT-2050 and then connecting the adaptor to AC power. 5.0 OPERATING THE UNIT Once you have connected the AVT-2050 as described above, you must be certain that the inputs are being fed appropriate signals and are not suffering from signal loss due to cabling problems or p[...]

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    5.2 DIP Switch Settings On the rear on the unit, you’ll find four ac tive DIP Switches. The selections are: SW1: OFF = Auto-Detect Off, Default NTSC, ON = Auto-Detect NTSC or PAL SW2 + SW3: PC Operating System SW2 SW3 Setting OFF OFF DV Camcorder OFF On WIN 2K/WIN XP On Off WIN 98/WIN ME SW4: = Off 7.5 IRE, On = 0 IRE Setup (NTSC Only) If you hav[...]

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    Checking AVT-2050 Connection After connecting all the devices, power on computer, then the AVT-2050 card and camcorder. Windows will auto-detect new devices, and two new “ Imaging Device ” will be added as “ Microsoft DV Camera and VCR ”. One is the AVT-2050 and the other is the camcorder. Please refer to the following picture: Note: The AV[...]

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    6.0 Troubleshooting If you experience a ‘no signal’ condition with the AVT-2050’s outputs, first make certain that the signal being fed to its inputs is acceptable. Disconnect the cables from the AVT-2050’s inputs and connect them directly to an appropriate monitoring device. If you do not see or hear a signal the problem may well be the si[...]

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    7.0 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY – With the excepti ons noted in the next paragraph, AV Toolbox warrants the original purchaser that the equipment it manufactures or sells will be free from defects in materi als and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of pur chase. Should this product, in AV Toolbox’s opinion, prove defectiv[...]

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    8.0 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This product complies with the relevant standards for CE and FCC approval. The Power Adaptor/Supply has been tested for compliance with: UL, CSA and CE standards. 9.0 CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have questions or require assi stance with this product in areas not covered by this manual, please contact us at the location[...]

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    NOTES 14[...]

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    AV Toolbox 1350 Jamike Drive Erlanger, Ky, 41018 859.282.7303[...]