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USB VideoBus II ™ User Guide F5U208 P73476...
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PC-compatible digital video image and audio format. The Belkin Components VideoBus II is the ideal device to bring video and still images into your computer from various standard video sources via the USB port. The VideoBus II enables unparalleled throughput of up to 30 frames per second for CIF size color images by using Belkin’s advanced...
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Introduction (continued) camcorder or any other video source to the VideoBus II yellow RCA input jack and left and right audio jacks. Now you are ready to begin capturing live video or creating amazing images! Features • Make your own movies using Windows or most any video imaging application.
Specifications • Full-motion video–30 fps at CIF resolution video capture via USB. • Motion video up to 15 fps at VGA resolution (progressive video source) video capture via USB. • VGA (640 X 80) resolution still-image capture. • Audio input up to Stereo 16KHz/ 16-bit audio capture via USB.
Getting Started Please read this manual thoroughly before starting the installation of the VideoBus II. The recommended sequence for setting up the VideoBus II and the software is as follows: Install the MGI software packages. Install the VideoBus II hardware. Connect the VideoBus II to your camcorder, VCR, etc.
F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation Instructions for Windows ® Plug the USB VideoBus II into a free USB port on the computer or a hub.
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After Windows has found the video driver, you will get a prompt that Windows has finished installing the new hardware device: "Belkin USB Video Cable". Click “Finish”. Steps 3 and 4 will be repeated to install the video driver. Hardware Installation...
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(continued) F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation Instructions for Windows ® Connect the Belkin USB VideoBus II into an available USB port on the computer. Windows will detect a "USB Composite Device". Click “Next”. On the next screen that appears, select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)"...
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Capture as "Unknown Device". Click “Next”. Hardware Installation (continued) Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" and click “Next”. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”. Windows...
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Hardware Installation (continued) 10. Windows will find the drivers for the "Belkin USB VideoBus II, Audio". Click “Next”. 11. Windows will copy the necessary files. At this time, Windows may ask for the Windows 98 SE CD. If asked, insert the Windows 98 SE CD into the CD-ROM drive and follow the directions on the screen.
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Hardware Installation (continued) 15. Make sure the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD is inserted in the CD-ROM drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”. 16. Windows will find the drivers for the "Belkin USB VideoBus II, Video". Click “Next”.
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F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation Instructions for Windows 98 Second Edition ® Connect the Belkin USB VideoBus II into an available USB port on the computer. Windows will detect a "USB Composite Device". Click “Next”. On the next screen that appears, select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)"...
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Capture as "Composite USB Device". Click “Next”. Hardware Installation (continued) Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" and click “Next”. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”. Windows 98 SE...
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Hardware Installation (continued) 10. Windows will find the drivers for the "Belkin USB VideoBus II, Audio". Click “Next”. 11. Windows will copy the necessary files. At this time, Windows may ask for the Windows 98 SE CD. If asked, insert the Windows 98 SE CD into the CD-ROM drive and follow the directions on the screen.
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Hardware Installation (continued) (continued) 15. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM 17. After the files are copied, the installation of the VideoBus II drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”. Video Capture driver is finished. Click “Finish”.
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F5U208 VideoBus II Hardware Installation Instructions for Windows 2000 ® Connect the Belkin USB VideoBus II into an available USB port on the computer. Windows will detect a "USB Composite Device" and automatically install the necessary drivers. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen will appear.
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A "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog will appear. Click “Yes”. Hardware Installation (continued) After the files are copied, the installation of the Belkin VideoBus II Audio Capture drivers is finished. Click “Finish”. IMPORTANT!!! Windows will ask if you want to restart the computer.
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11. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click “Next”. Hardware Installation (continued) 12. Insert the Belkin VideoBus II Driver CD into the CD-ROM Drive. Check the "CD-ROM drive" and click “Next”. 13. Windows will find the drivers for the Composite USB Device. Click “Next”.
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Hardware Installation 14. A "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog will pop up. Click “Yes”. 15. After the files are copied, the installation of the Belkin VideoBus II Video Capture drivers is finished. Click “Finish”. 16. Restart the computer. 17. Installation of the Belkin USB VideoBus II is now complete.
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Recommendations Enhancing Capture Performance It is recommended that you perform the following steps to enable the DMA transfer on your PC. Enabling this feature lets the VideoBus II write data directly to the hard drive by bypassing the microprocessor. In most cases, this will improve the quality of the capture performance and provide for smooth, clear video captures.
If only VIDEO is selected, then only video will be captured. No Audio The Device settings may not be correct. Select the "Belkin VideoBus II, Audio" as the recording audio device. This is done in the recording menu of most video editing software.
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
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