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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................ ............................................................ 2

1.1 FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 3 1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................... 3 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 4 1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................... 4

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED ......................... ......................................................... 5

2.1 DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 5 2.2 INSTALL THE TOTALMEDIA SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 8

CHAPTER 3: USING THE ENMVG-2....................... ...................................................... 10

3.1 CAPTURE VIDEO .................................................................................................... 10 3.2 TRIM VIDEO ........................................................................................................... 14 3.3 BURN VIDEO DISC.................................................................................................. 15

CHAPTER 4: TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................... .................................................... 17

APPENDIX A: USER’S NOTICE .......................... .......................................................... 17

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Chapter 1: Introduction

USB Audio/Video Grabber II lets you convert all your old videos and family memories to

current video formats and standards — and what’s more, once they’ve been converted to

digital format, you can easily edit and copy them with no quality loss. In fact, with simple,

inexpensive software that’s available now, you can even enhance the quality to be better

than the original!

Here’s a short list of some video sources you can use:

• Pre-recorded tapes of your favorite movies and TV shows

• Home videos on VHS and Beta

• Tapes from Video-8 and Hi-8 video recorders

• Any video input that you can connect to using S-Video or Composite Video connectors

• Video created with foreign video standards that your player supports!

Save the video in a state-of-the-art format, make the edits you want with the software

we’ve included, and finally store everything to your computer drive, or on DVDs or Video

CDs.


1.1 Features

� Turn PC into Digital Video Recorder : captures video from any device with S-Video

or composite AV output such as VHS/Hi8/DVD video players, camcorders and game

consoles

� Preserves your memories on DVDs : digitize your analog video collection before the

tapes are no longer viewable

� Edit & exports video to other mobile devices such as iPod®, iPhone® or Sony PSP®

� Free ArcSoft® TotalMedia Software 3.5

� Simple to Use

1.2 System Requirements

� Microsoft Windows® 7 / XP; Windows Vista®

� IBM® PC or compatible, with Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU running at 2.0 GHz or faster

� Minimum 128 MB memory

� Minimum 100 MB free hard disk space, 5400 RPM or greater

� One free USB 2.0 port

� 1024x768 Graphic Card, DirectX® 9.0 compatible or higher

� CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive

Notes:

Video recording can use several gigabytes an hour ( the higher the quality of the

video you record, the more space it takes on the di sc) so a hard drive spinning at

5400 RPM or faster and with plenty of free space is advisable for recording.


1.3 Specifications

PC connection USB 2.0

Video inputs composite video, S-video

Audio inputs stereo audio (RCAx2)

Output file format MPEG-2

Supported disc format DVD, VCD

Dimension 93 x 30 x 15 mm (excluding cables)

1.4 Package Contents

� ENMVG-2

� Installation CD

� User manual

� USB extension cable


Chapter 2: Getting Started

2.1 Device Driver Installation Insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then follow the on-screen instructions

below.

1. Insert the provided CD into the

CD-ROM drive. The setup screen

should automatically appear.

2. Click the” Software Driver ” icon.

3. Click “Next ” to continue.

4. Click “Next ” to start installation.


5. Click “Install ” button to begin the

installation.

6. Click “Next ” button to continue.

7. Click “Finish ” button to close the

wizard.


8. Connect the ENMVG-2 to PC USB

Hub.

9. The system will detect new driver.

10. To examine if this device is properly

installed, you can go to “Device

Manager ” in Windows®.

11. Open “Sound, video and game

controllers ” and you should see” USB Video Capture Device ” now.


2.2 Install the TotalMedia Software

1. Click the” Application

Program ” icon.

2. Click “Next ” button to start the

Installation.

3. Please read the License Agreement

and then click “Yes” to accept this

agreement.


4. Click “Next ” button to accept the

default location or choose a different

folder.

5. Click “Next ” button to continue.

6. Click “Finish ” button to close the

wizard.


Chapter 3: Using the ENMVG-2

Connect your video source to the ENMVG-2. Let’s start by assuming that your video

source is working properly and also sending a signal to the output connectors you’re going

to use (if you're not sure, now’s the time to check!).

Start up TotalMedia (the software you just installed). Double-click the

TotalMedia3.5 icon on your desktop.

3.1 Capture Video

As soon as the software runs up, you’ll see the screen to the right. Now click on the

“Video ” button; the Capture screen should load.


You’ll see a page as below. The black rectangle on the down left will display your images

once you start the video source and the capture.

First test your software is working properly by playing the video you want to record. Click

the “Settings ” button.

When the Video Settings page appears, click the “Capture Settings ” button. The Capture

Settings page should load.


Click the “Auto Detect Video Signal ” button and wait a few seconds. Then click the

“Save” button in the upper left to save your work and return to the Video Settings page.

Once the Video Settings page has loaded, click the “Save” button to go back to the Video

screen. Then you can check your test video.

Now wind the video to where you want your recording to start. Click “Capture ” to load the

Capture page.


You can enter a name for your recording into the “File Name ” field.

Note:

If your video source is a DV camcorder, you’ll be a sked to choose whether you

want the video stored in “DV-AVI” format or “MPEG-2 ” format (that’s the format

used for movie DVDs). For important footage, the DV -AVI format is usually the

better choice if you have the space. DV-AVI files a re normally higher quality and

better for editing later, but they’re also bigger t han MPEG-2 versions of the

same source video. Depending on your format decisio n, various options may

be available to you.

To interrupt the recording for any reason, just click the "Stop " button in the upper left of the

Capture page.

It’s sometimes hard to estimate the exact length of a recording you want to create, so we

recommend you enter a longer time than the video you want to capture (you’ll see an

estimate of the available recording time on your disk). Don’t worry about extra footage

because you can easily trim off the excess at the start and end using the editor.


3.2 Trim Video

Go back to the Video page by moving your cursor to the top of the screen, then click on the

arrow icon in the floating toolbar that will appear.

You’ll see a list of all your recordings. Click on one to start playing it in the lower left part of

the screen. You can make the video larger by double-clicking on the video playback image

(double-clicking on the full screen image will take you back to the original screen).

If you move your cursor to the bottom of the screen, a floating toolbar will appear. You’ll

find standard VCR controls that can control the video playback. You can edit your

recordings by selecting the recording which you want, then clicking on the scissors icon.

You can rename a file by click on the “A_” icon. You can also delete a file by click on the

trash can icon.


3.3 Burn Video Disc

Insert a blank DVD into your DVD drive, and then click the “Burn to Disc ” button.

The Burn to Disc screen should appear. You can check the setup for disc burning by

clicking on the “Disc Settings ” button, and then click the “Save” button to return to the

Burn to Disc screen.


Now select the recordings you want to include on the DVD by clicking on them. Details of

each item appear at the bottom of the screen; scroll down to see more recordings if the list

is too long to fit on the screen.

Click the “Burn ” button when you’re ready; a window will appear showing the disk burning

progress. Once the burn’s complete, a window will offer to print a disk cover for you. There

are various kinds, but if you prefer to wait, you’ll find a copy stored on the DVD you’ve

burned.


Chapter 4: Technical Support

Please visit www.encore-usa.com for the latest product information and downloads.

International tech support hotlines are listed on the back cover

Appendix A: User’s Notice

This manual is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall we, its directors, officers, employees or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by us. We assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of us. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by us; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. � Windows, MS-DOS, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft

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