Summary of Contents for Formac Studio TVR
- Page 1 Watch, record and edit TV on your Macintosh User’s Guide Includes Installation, Setup and Troubleshooting...
- Page 2 Electronics for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of Formac Electronics. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 48 C.F.R.,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cropping commercials 3.2. Exporting and converting movies 3.3. Editing TV: Integration with Apple’s iMovie 3 4. Using Studio TVR as a media converter 4.1. Recording video to and from external devices 4.2. Digital audio recording 5. Tips to make Life easier 5.1. -
Page 4: Quick Start
> Studio TVR hardware > User’s Guide > FireWire cable > Software CD Note: There is no power supply included with the Studio TVR as it runs bus-powered with most Macintosh. For details please check the “Troubleshooting” section. 1.3. Setting up Studio TVR... - Page 5 Studio TVR. Make sure the cable/antenna provides a clear and strong signal (if in doubt test with a regular TV first). TV-Input FireWire 4) Turn ON your Studio TVR. The green power LED and one of the mode LEDs (“a” or “d”) light up.
- Page 6 Step three: Setting up the TV functionality 1) Launch the “Studio TVR” software in your applications folder. 2) The first time you start your Studio TVR software the “Assistant” walks you through the channel set-up. Note: If the “Assistant” does not start automatically, you can launch it from the “Preferences”...
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Page 7: Quick Reference
Click on the "Scan" button and the software will automatically scan and save all available antenna and cable channels. Channels that are received properly will be check-marked. These channels are later accessible through your channel list. You can 4 Fine-tune each channel by clicking on the “Adjust” button. 4 Name each channel by double-clicking in the name field. -
Page 8: Everything Tv
4 Use the hot keys defined in the channel set-up list 2) Changing the size of the TV window To select a standard size for your TV window please click on the “Studio TVR Display” menu. The following sizes are available: 4 Quarter Size 4 Half Size... -
Page 9: Scheduling & Recording Television
Chapter 5.1. “Preferences” (Record Options) for more detail. 2.3. Scheduling & Recording Television Studio TVR allows you to record instantly or at a scheduled time in the future. Instant recording 1) Click on the “record” (R) button in the menu bar of your TV window. -
Page 10: Using The Online Program Guide
1) Search the show you want to record 2) Click on the red “PVR” button ( ) assigned to the show The schedule is automatically downloaded into your calendar and your Studio TVR will record the show at the specified time & day. -
Page 11: The Movie Library
3. The creative side of TV 3.1. Cropping commercials Tired of commercials? The Studio TVR software allows you to delete undesired content conveniently: 1) Select the recording by double-clicking on the thumbnail picture 2) Use the slider and the time bar to navigate to the starting point of the scene that you wish to delete. -
Page 12: Exporting And Converting Movies
(Composite) or S-Video outputs of the Studio TVR to any external device such as a TV or VCR. To export a recording, connect a TV or VCR to the outputs of the Studio TVR and click on the “Export to Studio” button. To start the playback click on the “Start”... - Page 13 Format: US and Canadian customers please choose “DVD (NTSC) Normal”, “DVD (NTSC) High Quality” or “SVCD (NTSC)”. Aspect Ratio: For recordings with the Studio TVR please choose the 4:3 ratio. Frame rate: For NTSC recordings please choose 29.97 fps. PAL recordings require 25 fps.
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Page 14: Editing Tv: Integration With Apple's Imovie 3
3.3. Editing TV: Integration with Apple’s iMovie 3 Studio TVR records in native DV and recordings can be edited in any application that supports the DV format. Due to its popularity Formac provides special settings for Apple’s iMovie 3 (Preferences >... -
Page 15: Using Studio Tvr As A Media Converter
2X FireWire Audio In & Out Composite Video In & Out The LEDs on the front of the Studio TVR indicate the following: a = Analog-to-Digital conversion (video input) d = Digital-to-Analog conversion (video output) Use the mode button to toggle between the conversion modes. -
Page 16: Digital Audio Recording
Tip: The Studio TVR simultaneously transfers the input from the coax-antenna/cable to its outputs. Connect a standard TV set to the outputs of your Studio TVR to watch the respective channel on a bigger screen. Note: To import or export movies with third party editing applications such as Apple’s iMove, Final Cut Pro and Adobe... -
Page 17: Tips To Make Life Easier
1) Connect the outputs of your audio device (Tape or CD) to the audio inputs of your Studio TVR 2) Select the quality of the “Studio Audio CODEC”. The higher the sampling rate, the better the quality. 3) Click on “Start SoundInput”... - Page 18 Choose between three options when hiding the application: 1) Just hide Studio TVR 2) Play video in dock (small TV screen in dock appears with live video) 3) Stop playing Float the display to ensure it is always visible. 3) Record options Record location: Set the location for saving your movies.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
A1: To use the software, the Studio TVR must be connected properly to your Macintosh (via FireWire) and must be turned on (green Power LED must be lit). To check if the Studio TVR is recognized please go into the Apple System Profiler > Devices and Volumes, and check the FireWire information. - Page 20 FireWire, USB or PCI devices and uninstall respective software packages. Q2: I do not get a video signal! A1: Make sure your Studio TVR is in the Analog-to-Digital mode. Press the mode button to toggle between the modes or reset the studio.
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Page 21: Learning More, Service, And Support
TitanTV planned from Apple. 6. Learning more, Service, and Support There is more information about using the Studio TVR on the web at www.formac.com . Please register your product online to receive access to an interactive online helpdesk and FAQs. Support requests can be issued directly from your online account. - Page 22 Formac’s property. Exclusions and Limitations Formac is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs, data, or other information stored on any media not covered by this warranty. Recovery and reinstallation of system and application software and user data are not covered under this Formac Limited Hardware Warranty.
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