DataVideo DV Bank User Manual Page 1

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9Packing List  DV Bank system  Main Power Cord and AC/DC 12V Adaptor  IEEE1394 “Firewire” Cable Free Download from www.datavideo-tek.com Datavide

10Key Features o Loss less Capture The DV Bank allows you to record live to disk while shooting. o Random Access Instant navigation from clip to clip

11reviewing it on a monitor of your choice. Now there’s no need to squint at the tiny LCD screen on your digicam or bang heads with your DP while you

12Front Panel Control 1. POWER: Toggles the unit on and off. 2. FireWire (IEEE1394) 4-pin connector 3. SOFT KEY: Depending on the MENU mode chose

136. STOP: Pressing this key will halt all play and record actions. 7. SEARCH: This key will cycle through a choice of destinations within the curre

14Rear Panel 14 RS-232 to PC: Connect a proprietary Datavideo RS-232 Adapter to PC for firmware upgrade. Or connect an external Datavideo DV Bank re

15System Functions Press on the “ “ button to switch the function items:  FILE  FREE SPACE  ERASE FILE  SETUP LOOP PLAY  TOTAL SPACE displays F

16FREE SPACE To determine the amount of FREE SPACE available for you to store additional DV files on your DV Bank, press the MENU key until the word F

17SETUP LOOP PLAY DV Bank is a versatile tool. Not only can it be used to transfer, store and edit DV files, it can also be used as a robust, tamper-r

18TOTAL SPACE To verify the total capacity of your DV Bank, press the MENU button until TOTAL SPACE appears in the upper left corner of the LCD. Then

1Important Notice of Safety Instruction and Radio & TV Interference 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Fol

19Operation Record “ “ + “ “Pressing the RECORD+PLAY/PAUSE buttons to start a new video file recording, it will record from the very first frame. Not

20Play Forward “ “Pressing the PLAY FORWARD button when a file is not playing (STOP or PAUSE was previously selected) starts playing the selected file

21Play / Pause “ “Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the selected file. Pressing again to pause the play function and the current frame will

22Slow Motion On the DV Bank you can also easily reduce the speed of the replay of your DV file by pressing the Soft Key under the word SLOWER (on the

23Optional Accessories YUV to DV & DV to YUV Bi-Directional Converter (DAC-10) Datavideo’s DAC-10 bridges the gap between digital and analog vide

24Intervalometer/Transcorder (TL-1) This uniquely professional device allows you to choose specific time intervals for recording your DV data in both

25Composite/S-Video Input-Output (DAC-100) Datavideo’s DAC-100 bridges the gap between digital and analog video editing systems by providing instant

26Specifications Video Format NTSC-DV 25Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V 4:1:1 PAL-DV 25Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V 4:2:0 Video Data DV25 (25Mbps) Audio Format Emb

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2D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operati

3Warranty Support one year limited warranty. Radio & Television Interference UNITED STATES: The equipment described in this guide generates and

4Note: Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users right to operate this equipment.

5Table of Contents Important Notice 1Service, Support and Warranty 2Radio & Television Interference 3Precautions 6

6Precautions oHandling Proper attention should be given when handling the unit. Operational Handling Try to avoid moving the unit while it is being o

7o Transporting Care should be exercised when transporting the unit. o Electrical Power Connect the unit to electrical power sources utilizing the pow

8Overview Smart, Easy and Dependable Video Disc Drives DV Bank is the industry-standard, stand-alone solution that allows video professionals to captu