GETTING STARTED

Whats in the Box?
DAC-100 AC ADAPTER S-VIDEO CABLE
(REQUIRES RED & WHITE RCA AUDIO CABLE)

DAC-100

RCA VIDEO & AUDIO CABLE FIREWIRE (6 PIN MALE TO 6 PIN MALE) INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUAL REGISTRATION CARD SUPPORT INFO

1 AC ADAPTER

2 S-VIDEO CABLE
RCA VIDEO & AUDIO CABLE
FIREWIRE CABLE 6 PIN MALE TO 6 PIN MALE

INPUT SIDE

FireWire Input/Output

MEET THE DAC-100

Input Selector Audio Bit Rate Selector
Source Indicator Audio Bit Rate Indicator S-Video Input
Right Audio Input Left Audio Input Composite Video Input

OUTPUT SIDE

Right Audio Output Left Audio Output Composite Video Output
S-Video Output Dip Switches (Behind the Plastic Cover)
Power Switch AC Adapter Connector FireWire Input/Output

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CAPTURING
How to connect DAC-100 to capture Video from a VCR or Camcorder
Connect the RCA Video/audio cables from the VCRs Line output to the input on the DAC-100. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect opposite end to the PC or Macs FireWire Port. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied) Press the DAC-100s Source Button to switch it to AV and the A Encode Button to 16 bit. Go to the Capture or Import mode on the Editing software to begin capturing video to a PC or a MAC
PRESS Set to AV PRESS Set to 16 bit
DAC-100 Input Side FRONT (Input)

SOURCE

A ENCODE

FireWire to PC/MAC

How to capture Video from a VCR or Camcorder
Connect the S-Video cable and RCA audio cables from the VCRs Line output to the input on the DAC-100. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Macs FireWire Port. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied) Press the DAC-100s Source Button to switch it to AV and the A Encode Button to 16 bit. Go to the Capture or Import mode on the Editing software to begin capturing video to a PC or a MAC.

DAC-100 Input Side

S-Video

W ire F

EXPORTING TO
How to Export Video from the computer to Tape
Connect the RCA Video/audio cables from the VCRs Line input to the output on the DAC-100. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Macs FireWire Port. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied) Press the DAC-100s Source Button to switch it to DV and the A Encode Button to 16 bit. Go to the Export mode on the Editing software to begin exporting video to the VCR.

PUSH Set to 16 bit

PUSH Set to AV

DAC-100 Output Side

How to Export Video from the computer back to Tape
Connect the S-Video and RCA audio cables from the VCRs Line input to the output on the DAC-100. Connect the FireWire cable to the DAC-100, connect the opposite end to the PC or Macs FireWire Port. Power on the DAC-100 and the VCR. Start the Editing Software. (Not Supplied) Press the DAC-100s Source Button to switch it to DV and the A Encode Button to 16 bit. Go to the Export mode on the Editing software to begin exporting video to the VCR.

Set to 16 bit

REAR VIEW

SOURCE A ENCODE

DAC-100 Quick Setup with iMovie 4
This setup guide will cover four specific areas: A. Explanation of the DAC-100 Dip Switches B. Configuration of the dip switches C. Diagrams of typical cable connections D. Initial Software configuration and capturing E. Exporting from iMovie A. Explanation of the DAC-100 Dip Switches The DAC-100 has dip switches to customize the converter for your hardware and software. The DAC-100 is sold throughout the world, so dip switch settings can be changed to accommodate different regions and different FireWire devices. The diagram below explains what each dip switch controls within the DAC-100.
B. Configuration of the Dip Switches In this section, we will select the appropriate settings for your Mac. Please choose a recommended dip switch setting from below, according to your Video Standard.
C. Diagrams of typical cable connections
Make sure your VCR or Analog source is connected to the front inputs of the DAC-100 (LEDs are on the front of the DAC-100) before powering on the converter. The converter must be powered on before iMovie is started. A 6-pin FireWire cable can be connected to the front or rear of the DAC-100. (Both DAC-100 FireWire ports are active, so it doesnt matter which one is used.) The opposite end should be connected to your 1394/connection on your computer. It is recommended that you monitor your video, a composite video cable can be used to connect a TV or Video Monitor. Connect a composite RCA cable from the rear (Output Side) of the DAC-100 and connect the opposite end to the input of your TV or Video Monitor. Note: S-video cables only carry a video signal, so you will need to connect your RCA audio cables to the converter to capture sound. Helpful Hint: The OUTPUT from one device, must go to the INPUT on another device.
D. Initial Software configuration and capturing

E. Exporting from iMovie