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Dazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide Copyright SCM Microsystems. All ri ghts reser ved. T rademarks are used for infor mational purposes, and remain the proper ty of the ir owners. Revision A[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Table of Contents • Page 2 T able of Contents Introduction Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This Guide . . . [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge U ser’s Gui d e • Table of Contents • P age 3 Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer Conver ting Analog Video to DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Connecting Analog Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Connecting DV Output . .[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 4 Intr oduction Congratulations! Now you can enjoy the benefits of editing in DV (Digital Video) for mat without the expense of a DV camcorder or deck. Y ou can also conv er t your cr eations back to analog for mats for sharing with people who do not have DV equipment. Y ou can even conve[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 5 What’s Included Note: Users’ guides may be provided in either har d copy or as electr onic files. Hollywood DV -Bridge Software CD (PC only) Power Adapter Stand Hollywood Quickstart Guide Registration Card W arranty Card DVD Complete User’s Guide OnDVD User’s Guide Hollywood Use[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 6 Other Items Y ou Might Need The following video input/output cables are not included with the Hollywood DV-Bridge. They are usually included with most camcor ders and VCRs. T o connect most DV camcor ders to the Hollyw ood DV-Bridge, you’ll also need a 6 pin to 4 pin 1394/FireWir e/i.[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 7 Har dwar e Over view The Hollywood DV-Bridge is an attractive breakout box which includes input and output connectors, mode indicators and a mode selector button. Mode Selection The Hollywood DV-Bridge is a versatile product that allows you to conver t analog video to DV , conver t DV t[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 8 Following is a description of each mode: DV to Analog: Conver ts DV video to analog. When in this mode, the top LED is lit. Pass Through: Allows video to be passed dir ectly through the Hollywood DV-Bridge, for example, when dubbing from one analog sour ce to another without using a com[...]
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Hollywood DV - B ridge U ser’s Guide • Introduction • Page 9 LANC Device Contr ol The Hollywood DV-Bridge suppor ts LANC (also known as contr ol L), a feature which enables some analog camcor ders and VCRs to r eceive commands fr om a computer . This means you can activate some functions (play , rewind, etc.) by clicking the appropriate but- [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 10 Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge Wi th a P C Getting Star ted Minimum System Requir ements Pr ocessor: 500 MHz or faster Operating system: Windows ® 98 SE, 2000, Me or XP RAM: 128 MB minimum Har d disk(s): 5400 RPM or faster; 150 MB disk space for softwar e install[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 11 Additional Requir ements T o fine-tune your system for DV editing, follow these steps: 1. Make sure all your har d disk drives ar e defragmented. 2. If possible, use a separate drive for storing video material. 3. Close all unnecessar y pr ograms and background t[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 12 Softwar e Installation Since the Hollywood DV-Bridge uses drivers that are built into Windows, the pr ovided CD does not contain drivers. T o install the softwar e applications included with the Hollywood DV-Bridge, follow these steps: 1. Inser t the pr ovided Ho[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 13 2. Click Next . The License Agreement scr een appears. T o use the Hollywood DV-Bridge, you must agree to the ter ms of the license. 3. Click Ye s to accept the license agreement. The Customer Infor mation scr een appears.[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 14 4. Enter your name, company name, and serial number , then click Next . The Select Components screen appears. This scr een allows you to select the software applications you want to install. Dazzle strongly r ecommends installing all the software applications . M[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 15 After installing all the software, the InstallShield Wizar d confir ms a successful installation. 6. Click Finish to restar t your computer and complete the installation. After restar ting your computer , a browser window appears with a message that reminds you t[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 16 Har dwar e Installation After you install the Dazzle software applications included with the Hollywood DV-Bridge, you can install the hardwar e. Installing the Hollywood DV-Bridge har dware is an easy , two step process, as described below 1. Connect the 1394/Fir[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 17 Note: The Hollywood DV-Bridge utilizes DV drivers that are built into your operating sys- tem. Once the unit is connected to your computer and powered on, the PC should r ec- ognize it and load the appropriate drivers automatically . Y ou can verify whether the H[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 18 Capturing Video This section explains how to capture video fr om an analog or DV sour ce, such as a cam- corder , VCR, or TV . Y ou’ll lear n how to set up the Hollywood DV-Bridge for DV or analog video input and conver t analog video to DV for use on your comp[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 19 Connecting DV Input If you have a DV camcorder or VCR, ther e may be times when you want to capture the DV material directly into your computer , then edit in DV for mat and output the edited video back to your DV device. Since no conversion is per for med, it is[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 20 Connecting an Optional Pr eview Monitor Although you can preview your video in MovieStar 5, you may pr efer to view it at full size on a TV monitor . Ther e are two ways to connect a pr eview monitor . Method A: During the analog or DV capture pr ocess, if the Ho[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 21 Method B: During the capture pr ocess, if the Hollywood DV-Bridge is connected for video output to an analog device, connect the TV monitor to the analog device. This process is explained later in this user’s guide, in the “Outputting Video” section. This m[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 22 Capturing V ideo T o captur e DV or analog video to your computer’s har d disk, follow the steps below (for more detailed instr uctions on capturing video, see your MovieStar 5 User’s Guide) . Note: It is impor tant not to launch MovieStar 5 befor e all the h[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 23 8. Click the red Recor d button in MovieStar 5. 9. Click the Stop button in MovieStar 5 when you want to end the video capture. Editing Video Now that you’ve captured your video, you can edit it. Cut out unwanted scenes, splice together dif ferent clips and add[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 24 Outputting Vi deo This section explains how to output your edited video to a DV or analog camcorder or VCR, so you can create customized video tapes. Y ou’ll lear n how to set up the Hollywood DV- Bridge for DV or analog video output and conver t DV to analog v[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 25 IMPORT ANT : Make sur e that the camcorder or VCR is set up pr operly to receive a video signal. It might be necessar y to set a camcor der to VTR mode, while a VCR might need to be set to “Line In,” “L1,” “L2,” “Aux” or a similar channel. Check t[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 26 Connecting DV Output If you have a DV camcorder or VCR, ther e may be times when you want to output DV fr om your computer to the digital ca mcorder or VCR. Since no conversion is per for med, it is not necessar y to use the Hollywood DV-Bridge for this pr ocess.[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 27 Connecting an Optional Pr eview Monitor Analog or DV Output Configurations During analog output or DV output (with an analog output device connected), if the con- nectors on your camcorder or VCR and your monitor ar e compatible, you can connect a preview monitor[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a PC • Page 28 DV Output Configurations When outputting DV , ther e ar e two additional methods for connecting a preview monitor . Method A: If the Hollywood DV-Bridge is not connected for video output to an analog device, connect the TV monitor as follows. 1. Connect an RCA vi[...]
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Hollywood DV - B ridge U ser’s Guide • U sing Hollywood DV-Bridge W ith a PC • Page 29 Method B: Connect the monitor to the DV camcorder or VCR as follows: 1. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) or S-Video cable (black) from the Video Out con- nector on the camcorder or VCR to the Video In connector on the TV monitor . 2. Connect an RCA cable[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 30 Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge W ith a Macintosh Getting Star ted Minimum System Requir ements The system requir ements will var y depending on the editing softwar e you ar e using. The following minimum requir ements should be met for DV editing in general[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 31 Additional Requir ements T o fine-tune your system for DV editing, follow these steps: 1. Make sure all your har d disk drives ar e defragmented. 2. If possible, use a separate drive for storing video material. 3. Disable system extensions that are not r e[...]
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Hollywo o d DV - B ridge U ser ’ s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • P age 32 2. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the back of the Hollywood DV-Bridge, and the other end to an electrical outlet. Note: The Hollywood DV-Bridge utilizes DV drivers that are built into your operating sys- tem. Once the unit is connected to[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 33[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 34 Capturing Video This section explains how to capture video fr om an analog camcorder , VCR, or TV , so you can edit the video and create special ef fects on your computer . Y ou’ll lear n how to set up the Hollywood DV-Bridge for analog video input and c[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 35 3. Connect an RCA audio cable (red and white) fr om the Audio Out connectors on the analog camcorder , VCR, or TV to the Audio In connectors on the front of the Hollywood DV-Bridge. Note: Y our audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right, o[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 36 Connecting an Optional Pr eview Monitor Although you can preview the video in your editing softwar e, you may prefer to view it at full size on a TV monitor . There ar e two ways to connect a pr eview monitor . Method A: During the capture pr ocess, if the[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 37 Method B: During the capture pr ocess, if the Hollywood DV-Bridge is connected for video output to an analog device, connect the output device to t he Hollywood DV-Bridge and then connect the TV monitor to the output device. This process is explained later[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 38 Editing Video Now that your analog video has been captured and conver ted to DV , you can edit it. Cut out unwanted scenes, splice together dif ferent clips and add Hollywood-style special ef fects like titles, transitions, voiceovers and background music.[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 39 Outputting Vi deo This section explains how to output your edited video to an analog camcorder or VCR, so you can create customized video tapes. Y ou’ll lear n how to set up the Hollywood DV-Bridge for analog video output. Connecting Analog Video Output [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 40 Note: Y our audio cable may have separate connectors for left and right, or the connec- tors might be joined as shown in the illustration above. Remember that you need to use a Y-adapter if the analog camcorder or VCR only suppor ts mono input. IMPORT ANT [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge With a Macintosh • Page 41 Connecting the TV monitor to the camcorder or VCR r esults in the configuration shown below IMPORT ANT : Make sur e that the camcor der or VCR and monitor are set up pr operly to receive a video signal. It might be necessar y to set a camcor der to VTR mod[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge U ser’s Guide • U sing Hollywo o d DV - B ridge W ith a Macintosh • P age 42 Outputting Analog Video 1. If you are using an analog camcor der , put it into Video T ape Recor der mode. Cue the tape on the camcorder or VCR to the spot wher e you want to recor d the edited video. Make sure you do not r ecor d over existing fo[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 43 Using the Hollywood DV-Bridge W ithout a Computer Conver ting Analog V ideo to DV If you have a DV camcorder or VCR that suppor ts DV input via a 1394 connection, you can use the Hollywood DV-Bridge to conver t analog video to DV without using a computer[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 44 3. Connect an RCA audio cable (red and white) fr om the Audio Out connector(s) on the analog device (camcorder , VCR, or TV) to the Audio In connectors on the front of the Hollywood DV-Bridge. Note: Y our audio cable may have separate connectors for left[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 45 Connecting an Optional Pr eview Monitor When you conver t Analog Video to DV , there ar e three ways to connect a preview monitor . Method A: If an analog output device is not connected to the Hollywood DV-Bridge during the conversion process, connect th[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 46 Method B: If an analog output device is connec ted during the conversion (for example, if you always leave an output device connected for convenience), you can connect the mon- itor to the output device. The procedur e is the same as described above, exc[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 47 IMPORT ANT : Make sur e that the camcor der or VCR and monitor are set up pr operly to receive a video signal. It may be necessar y to set a camcorder to VTR mode, while a VCR or monitor might need to be set to “Line In,” “L1, ” “L2,” “Aux?[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 48 Conver ting DV to Analog V ideo If you have a DV camcorder or VCR, you can use the Hollywood DV-Bridge to conver t DV to analog video without using a computer . T o begin conver ting, make sur e that the Hollywood DV-Bridge is powered up. Then follow the[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 49 Connecting Analog Video Output Note: If an optional preview monitor is connected dir ectly to the Hollywood DV-Bridge from a previous pr ocedur e, you must disconnect it to attach the analog camcorder or VCR that you want to recor d to. But you might be [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 50 Connecting an Optional Pr eview Monitor As mentioned before, you can connect a TV monitor to your output device if the monitor and the device have compatible connections. 1. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) or S-Video cable (black) from the Video Out [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 51 Conver ting DV to Analog 1. Use the Mode Selector button on the back of the Hollywood DV-Bridge to change the mode to DV to Analog . The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the active mode (see the illustration below). If you are using a DV camc[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 52 Copying Analog to Analog If you have two analog devices and you want to copy material from one to the other , the most straightfor war d way is to connect them directly . However , it might be mor e conve- nient to copy through the Hollywood DV-Bridge. F[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 53 Connecting Analog Video Output Note: If you have an optional preview monitor connected dir ectly to the Hollywood DV- Bridge from a pr evious pr ocedure, you must disconnect it to attach the analog camcor der or VCR that you want to recor d to. But you m[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 54 Connecting an Optional Pr eview Monitor Y ou can connect a TV monitor to your output device if the monitor and the device have compatible connections. 1. Connect an RCA video cable (yellow) or S-Video cable (black) from the Video Out con- nector on the c[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 55 Copying Analog to Analog 1. Use the Mode Selector button on the back of the Hollywood DV-Bridge to change the mode to Pass Through . The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the active mode (see the illustration below). If you are using a camcor [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 56 Copying DV to DV If you have two DV devices and you want to copy m aterial from one to the other , the most straightfor war d way is to connect them dir ectly . However , it might be more convenient to copy through the Hollywood DV-Bridge. For example, i[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 57 Connecting an Optional Pr eview Monitor When you copy DV to DV , ther e ar e three ways to connect a pr eview monitor . Method A: If an analog output device is not connected to the Hollywood DV-Bridge during the conversion process, connect the monitor as[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 58 Method B: If an analog output device is connec ted during the conversion (for example, if you always leave an output device connected for convenience), you can connect the mon- itor to the output device. The procedur e is the same as described above, exc[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge U ser’s Guide • Using Hollywood DV-Bridge Without a Computer • Page 59 Copying DV to DV 1. Use the Mode Selector button on the back of the Hollywood DV-Bridge to change the mode to Pass Through . The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the active mode (see the illustration below). If you are using a camcor der as [...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 60 T r oubleshooting Fr equently Asked Questions If you experience dif ficulties with your Hollywood DV-Bridge, please check the troubleshooting section below for possible solutions. If the pr oblems persist, please go to page 63 of this user’s guide for infor mation on contacting Da[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 61 10. Close all other Applications (not for Windows 2000 or NT). • Press < Ctrl - Alt - Delete > on your keyboar d. The Close Program dialog box appears. • Select a program other than Explor er and Systray . • Click End T ask . • Repeat the above steps until Explorer and[...]
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H ollywood DV-Bridge U ser’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 6 2 14. Set the Windows Page File. Windows XP only: • Open the System Proper ties. • Click the Advanced tab. • Click the Per formance - Settings button. • Click the Advanced tab. • Click the Change button. • Select Custom Size . • Enter 1 1/2 times the amount of physica[...]
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Hollywood DV-Bridge U ser’s Guide • Technical Support • P age 63 T echnical Suppor t Dazzle T echnical Resour ce Center The Dazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge is easy to use and nor mally should not pr oduce complications. However , if you need assistance or have questions of any kind, our trained staf f members are r eady to help. W e highly recomme[...]