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AVer MediaCenter 3D
User Manual
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Disclaimer All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on the product and software version. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice. Copyright ©2011 by AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced o
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MCS-1.7.9 201106 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 5 1.1Device Introduction ...........................................................................................6 1.2System Requirements .......................................................................................7 1.3Activating AVer MediaCenter 3D .......................................................................7 1.4Over
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3.1General Settings ..............................................................................................28 Configure Recording ............................................................................................................... 28 Configure Snapshot ................................................................................................................. 29 More Options .......................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction Thanks for purchasing DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro/AVerTV HD DVR(USA). This high quality capture card is especially designed for professional players with high standards towards image/ video quality. DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro/AVerTV HD DVR(USA) also comes with a powerful application AVer MediaCenter 3D, allowing you to capture high resolution images, record HD video clips, create your own slideshows with both the captured and images of other sources, and eve
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1.1 Device Introduction What is video capture card and what can it do? Video capture cards are a class of video capture devices designed to plug directly into expansion slots in personal computers and servers. A video capture card product typically includes a driver to get the device going and a bundled software to bring out the best features of it. The bundled software usually further processes the video for specific purposes. The functions of the video capture cards vary from one an
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1.2 System Requirements System requirements are described in details below. Before using AVer MediaCenter 3D, please verify that your PC meets the requirements below. HD Video SD Video HD Video Capturing Capturing 3D Content Capturing Capturing (H.264) (MPEG-2) Intel® Pentium® 4 Intel® Core™ Duo 3.0 GHz 2.4 GHz Intel® Core™2 I5 750 or AMD Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD CPU AMD Athlon™ 64 AMD Athlon™ 64x2 equivalent Athlon™ X2 or above 3200+ Dual Core 2.8 GHz VGA card* with 512M
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1.4 Overview of AVer MediaCenter 3D The functions of AVer MediaCenter 3D are categorized into five buttons on the main menu, including “Capture”, “Video”, “Music”, “Images” and “Settings”. This section briefly introduces main menu, sub menus and initial setups. For more information on advanced operations, please refer to contents from Chapter 2. AVer MediaCenter 3D Console Description Title bar: Control over AVerMedia Console Main function menu: Capture, Video, Music, Images,
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Control Buttons On Title Bar Click To … Go back to the main menu Go back to a previous level Bring out the user’s manual Minimize AVerMedia Console to system tray Restore AVerMedia Console to previous size Exit AVerMedia Console Control Buttons On Playback Window Control Panel Click To … Switch from real-time video to / TimeShift mode. / Pause the playback temporarily. Stop playback, recording, TimeShift, etc. Play the selected file. Recor
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Navigation Tree This is an overview of the operations under each main function. For specific operation of each function, please refer to the table of contents and go to its according page. Introduction 10
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1.5 Running AVer MediaCenter 3D for the First Time When you run the AVer MediaCenter 3D for the first time, the Setup Wizard will automatically pop up and take you through all the necessary steps for a complete setup. 1 1.. When Setup Wizard dialog box appears, click Yes. 2 2.. Select AVerMedia C027 PCIe HD Capture Device under Primary Device dropdown menu and click Next to continue. Introduction 11
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3 3.. Select from the dropdown menu of Country/ S-Video/ Composite Video/ HD Input according to the place you use this device, the signals provided in your region, and the signals of the equipment connected to your PC. Then click Next. 4 4.. The wizard will guide you through to complete the setups for the available signals. Click Next to continue or click Skip to ignore the setups. 5 5.. Click Finish to complete the initial settings or click Next to set up other de
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Chapter 2 Getting Started This Chapter includes descriptions of the five main functions on AVer MediaCenter 3D main menu. Each basic operation is followed by more detailed information on sub menu under each function. Before using the AVer MediaCenter 3D, it is highly recommended to read through the contents of this chapter. Capture .. ...............................................................................................................14
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2.1 Capture You can capture a high quality still image, a sequence of continuous images, or record a video clip when watching videos either from live or previously recorded sources or playing games in AVer MediaCenter 3D. Basic Operations 1. Select a video source from the left menu and then the desired input signal source from the 1. dropdown menu on the upper right. 2. Click to capture a still image or to record a clip of video during the video playback. 2. The captured/ rec
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Capture in Live Live video refers to any available current video source ready for playback. This can refer to any supported signal coming from the connected device, such as a DVD player or a video gaming device. Note : Video source setup is supposed to be completed when running AVer MediaCenter 3D for the first time. If not, please go to Settings -> General for reconfiguration. 1 1.. Select an input sour
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Operations of TimeShift The TimeShift function performs background recording of a video playback, and allows you return to any part of the recorded program. At the same time, the live program continues to be recorded and played back so you won’t miss any part of the show. You can also advance forward to skip commercials or rewind to replay scenes again. 1. Select an input source from the dropdown list on the right. When the playback starts, click 1. TimeShift on the left menu.
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Operations of Recorded Files All the recorded files are listed with recording time and date. Reorganize the files with the menu on the left. 1 1.. Go to Capture -> Recorded Files. 2 2.. Reorganize the recorded files by checking the options provided on the left menu. 3. Select the desired file from the list and then click Play on the control panel to start playback. 3. Getting Started 17
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Using Schedule Recording The TimeShift function performs background recording of a program, and lets you return to any part of the recorded program. 1. Go to Capture -> Schedule 1. Recording. 2 2.. Click New Schedule to go to detail setting window. 3. Edit a name for the schedule, 3. and select the desired option from the dropdown menu under Task and After Playback Mode. Click Save on the left menu to save your settings and bring up the next edit window. Getting S
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4 4.. Select the desired signal Source under Source. 5 5.. Check the desired recurrent frequency and enter the date of the program for the schedule. Click Save on the left menu to save your settings and bring up the next edit window. 6 6.. Enter the airing time of the program to be recorded. 7 7.. Select the file format for the program to be recorded. 8 8.. Enter the duration of the program to be recorded. 9. Check Split file Size if the file 9. size of the program
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2.2 Capture in 3D Recording a 3DTV Program To record a 3DTV program 1 1.. If the screen hasn’t gone into 3D watching full screen mode, click / on the control bar at the lower right of the screen and select Record to start. 2 2.. To end 3D recording, double click on the screen, press Esc key on your keyboard, or use the Back key on the remote control. Note: 1. The screen goes into full screen mode after you start recording. 2. Please DO NOT exit full screen mode
