Canopus TwinPact 100 User Manual

User Manual

2FFFFFeatures and overview of Teatures and overview of Teatures and overview of Teatures and overview of Teatures and overview of TwinPwinPwinPwinPwin

33. Video Converter feature• You can connect an analog deck and DV deck directly without acomputer.• Since TwinPact 100 is equipped with various featu

4PPPPPackackackackackage Contentsage Contentsage Contentsage Contentsage ContentsThe product package includes the following accessories.Items included

5Loading batteries into the remote controllerLoading batteries into the remote controllerLoading batteries into the remote controllerLoading batteries

6Names and functions of componentsNames and functions of componentsNames and functions of componentsNames and functions of componentsNames and functio

7(6) REMOTE LEDLights (for about 0.1 sec.) when the TwinPact 100 receives theremote controller signal.(7) AUDIO IN L/RInput terminal for analog audio.

8NOTELower the volume of the audioequipment.Please lower your audio equip-ment speaker level connectedwith the TwinPact 100 when youturn ON/OFF the po

9The three operation modes and the [INPUTThe three operation modes and the [INPUTThe three operation modes and the [INPUTThe three operation modes and

Notices & WarrantiesCopyright RegulationsCopyright RegulationsCopyright RegulationsCopyright RegulationsCopyright RegulationsIt is illegal for any

10NOTEDo not connect DV cameras toboth of the front and rear DV ter-minals at the same time (HUBconnection not allowed.).3. RGB IN mode : Scan Convert

11Installing TInstalling TInstalling TInstalling TInstalling Twin Commanderwin Commanderwin Commanderwin Commanderwin CommanderSystem requirementsSyst

12Installation (for Windows)Installation (for Windows)Installation (for Windows)Installation (for Windows)Installation (for Windows)The following is t

13Click [Next].* If you want to change the folder where the program willbe installed into, click [Browse] and specify the desiredfolder.> The insta

14Installation (for Macintosh)Installation (for Macintosh)Installation (for Macintosh)Installation (for Macintosh)Installation (for Macintosh)The foll

15Enter your name and password, and then click [OK].33Click [Continue].44Read the content carefully, and click [Continue].> Be sure to read the rea

16Click [Continue].> The License Agreement will be displayed.Read the content carefully and click [Agree] only ifyou agree to it. If you do not agr

17Click [Install].> The installation process starts.88After the installation completes, click [Close].> The [TwinPact 100] folder is created in

18Showing computer screen images on TVShowing computer screen images on TVShowing computer screen images on TVShowing computer screen images on TVShow

19Displaying computer screen images on TV monitorDisplaying computer screen images on TV monitorDisplaying computer screen images on TV monitorDisplay

Notices & WarrantiesWWWWWARNINGARNINGARNINGARNINGARNINGThe following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss off life.

20Capturing computer screen images into the computerCapturing computer screen images into the computerCapturing computer screen images into the comput

21Display the software or video you want to capture onthe screen.44Start up the Twin Commander.* Click the [Start] menu, point to [All Programs] >

22Enter your desired filename to save. If you want tochange the saving location, click [Reference] andspecify your desired location.88Click [OK].>

23Click [OK].1111Playback the captured video and check the content.1212

24For MacintoshPress the [POWER] switch on the rear.11Start up the computer.22By pressing the [INPUT SELECT] switch on the front,switch the input mode

25Click the [Control] menu, and then select the areayou want to capture.* For more info on the display area, refer to "Menus" in"Twin C

26To stop capturing, click the icon and click [Stop Cap-ture].> A message will appear.1010Click [OK].1111Playback the captured video and check the

27Capturing analog video into computerCapturing analog video into computerCapturing analog video into computerCapturing analog video into computerCapt

28Capturing analog video into computerCapturing analog video into computerCapturing analog video into computerCapturing analog video into computerCapt

29Copying analog video to DV cameraCopying analog video to DV cameraCopying analog video to DV cameraCopying analog video to DV cameraCopying analog v

Notices & WarrantiesDo not use the product in a dusty or humid environmentDo not use the product in a dusty or humid environmentDo not use the pro

30Recording analog video to DV cameraRecording analog video to DV cameraRecording analog video to DV cameraRecording analog video to DV cameraRecordin

31WWWWWatching digital video on TV monitoratching digital video on TV monitoratching digital video on TV monitoratching digital video on TV monitoratc

32WWWWWatching digital video on TV monitoratching digital video on TV monitoratching digital video on TV monitoratching digital video on TV monitoratc

33Recording digital video to analog VCRRecording digital video to analog VCRRecording digital video to analog VCRRecording digital video to analog VCR

34Setting up TSetting up TSetting up TSetting up TSetting up TwinPwinPwinPwinPwinPact 100act 100act 100act 100act 100NOTEAll the DIP switches have bee

35NOTEIf the switch has been set to ON(Remote Controller), you cannotcontrol the TwinPact 100 from thecomputer (Twin Commander).Parameter values speci

36Mode Switch Selector BMode Switch Selector BMode Switch Selector BMode Switch Selector BMode Switch Selector BAllows you to set VIDEO and AUDIO mode

37No. 6 Video Format settingAllows you to select video signal format.OFF: NTSC ON: PALWhen both of No.5 NTSC Setup Level and No.6 Video Format areset

38Adjusting RGB video inputs using the remote controllerAdjusting RGB video inputs using the remote controllerAdjusting RGB video inputs using the rem

39(4) Sharpness Adjustment keyAllows you to adjust the sharpness of the screen. After press-ing the Sharpness Adjustment key, press the Up key to make

Notices & WarrantiesBe Sure TBe Sure TBe Sure TBe Sure TBe Sure To Use The Attached DV (FIREWIRE) Cableo Use The Attached DV (FIREWIRE) Cableo Use

40Zoom adjustmentZoom adjustmentZoom adjustmentZoom adjustmentZoom adjustment(1)(3)(2)(4)(6)(5)(7)(1) Zoom Ratio Adjustment keyAllows you to adjust th

41(6) Bottom-Left Quarter Zoom keyZooms in the bottom-left quarter of the screen. If this key ispressed once more, the center of the screen is zoomed

42OtherOtherOtherOtherOther(1) (2)(3)(4)(7)(8)(10)(5)(6)(9)(11)(1) Input Select keyAllows you to select the input mode from DV, analog, and RGB.Every

43(8) Freeze keyPauses the video playback. Press the Freeze key once more torestart the video playback. You can also use the OK key or Resetkey to res

44Adjusting RGB input video using TAdjusting RGB input video using TAdjusting RGB input video using TAdjusting RGB input video using TAdjusting RGB in

45Starting up TStarting up TStarting up TStarting up TStarting up Twin Commander (for Macintosh)win Commander (for Macintosh)win Commander (for Macint

46TTTTTwin Commander menu and screenswin Commander menu and screenswin Commander menu and screenswin Commander menu and screenswin Commander menu and

47(1) Change Display AreaMouse Trace Mode 1With the mouse pointer positioned at the center of the displayarea on the TV screen, the display area moves

48Mouse Trace Mode 3If the mouse pointer is moved to an edge of the display area onthe TV screen, the display area moves along with the move-ment of t

49(3) Select WindowIf the mouse cursor is positioned over a selectable window, thatwindow frame is shown in red. If the window is selected, theselecte

Notices & WarrantiesFCC NoticeFCC NoticeFCC NoticeFCC NoticeFCC NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the c

50When the TwinPact 100 is notconnected or the DIP switch forthe controller setting (ModeSwitch Selector A No. 3, ScanConverter Control) has been sett

51(1) [Basic] tabAllows you to adjust the image quality on the screen.ContrastAllows you to adjust the contrast of the screen.BrightnessAllows you to

52(2) [Extension] tabAllows you to specify the position and size of the screen.UnderscanDisplays video in a size smaller than the TV monitor frame toa

53(3) [Shortcut Key] ([Hot Key]) tabYou can assign a shortcut key to the following operations:•Showing the left-button menu or pop-up menu.•Switching

54(4) [Capture Settings] ([Capture]) tabAllows you to make the settings on how to capture from com-puter screen into a computer.Save SettingSpecify th

55(5) [Info] tabShows the software version and the settings of the Mode SwitchSelector of the TwinPact 100.<Windows><Macintosh>

56TTTTTechnical Informationechnical Informationechnical Informationechnical Informationechnical InformationPriorities among analog input signalsPriori

57SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsVideo signal formats NTSC/PAL (Compatible with SECAM for input only.PAL is use

58TTTTTroubleshootingroubleshootingroubleshootingroubleshootingroubleshootingIf you have found any troubles, check the following points before con-tac

Notices & WarrantiesProduct NotesProduct NotesProduct NotesProduct NotesProduct Notes1. Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this

Table of ContentsFeatures and overview of TwinPact 100 ...... 2Features ...

Setting up TwinPact 100 ........................ 34Mode Switch Selector A ...