AVer MediaCenter 3D User Manual
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.
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 1.4Overview of AVer MediaCenter 3D .....
3.1General Settings ..............................................................................................28 Configure Recording ............................................................................................................... 28 Configure Snapshot ................................................................................................................. 29 More Options ....................................................................................................
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.
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 another.
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. SD Video Capturing HD Video Capturing (MPEG-2) HD Video Capturing (H.264) 3D Content Capturing Intel® Pentium® 4 Intel® Core™ Duo CPU 3.0 GHz 2.4 GHz Intel® Core™2 I5 750 or AMD Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD AMD Athlon™ 64 AMD Athlon™ 64x2 equivalent 3200+ Dual Core 2.8 GHz VGA VGA card with support for DirectX 9.0 Card or above.
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.
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. Record the current program.
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.
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. When Setup Wizard dialog box appears, click Yes. 2. Select AVerMedia C027 PCIe HD Capture Device under Primary Device dropdown menu and click Next to continue.
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. 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. Click Finish to complete the initial settings or click Next to set up other devices if any.
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 Capture in 3D ..............................................
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 2. Click dropdown menu on the upper right. to capture a still image or to record a clip of video during the video playback.
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. 2. 3. Select an input source from the dropdown menu on top of the main playback window.
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 TimeShift on the left menu. 2.
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. 2. 3. Go to Capture -> Recorded Files. Reorganize the recorded files by checking the options provided on the left menu. Select the desired file from the list and then click Play on the control panel to start playback.
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 Recording. 2. Click New Schedule to go to detail setting window. 3. Edit a name for the schedule, 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.
4. Select the desired signal Source under Source. 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. Enter the airing time of the program to be recorded. 7. Select the file format for the program to be recorded. 8. Enter the duration of the program to be recorded. 9.
2.2 Capture in 3D Recording a 3DTV Program To record a 3DTV program 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. 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.
Playing a Recorded 3DTV Program 1. 2. 3. Select TV Recorded Files. All the recorded files are listed here. You can view those file by date, title or status. 4. Select the desired file. OR, 1. 2. Select Video. You may see some recorded video files are listed on the right hand section of the screen. Or you can select More Videos to choose other folders. 3. Select the file you want.
4. Click on the control bar at the lower right of the screen and the 3D Setting dialogue box appears. 5. Select 3D Red/Cyan, ® Micro-polarized 3D, or NVIDIA 3D Vision™ from the Display Mode drop-down menu according to your 3D watching equipments and click OK to confirm and go back to AVer MediaCenter 3D main TV screen. 6. Click on the control bar at the lower right of the screen to start. Now you can put on the 3D glasses and enjoy the vivid 3D program. 7.
2.3 Video You can watch video files besides the recorded files in Video. Playing Video Files 1. 2. Go to “Video”. The video files recorded by AVer MediaCenter 3D are listed on the right. Double click to start playing the selected file. Use the main playback window control panel to control the playback. 3. To find more videos, click Change Disk on the left menu, all available disks on your PC are shown in thumbnail icons on the right. 4. Click on the icon to locate where other video files are.
2.4 Music You can add, delete, and reorganize your music files and create your own library for enjoyment in Music. Adding Music to your Playlist 1. Go to “Music” “Add Music” and then the desired folder of music files. 2. Select the tracks you wish to add to the playlist. 3. Select OK to go back to the previous level. 4. The selected files are added to the blanks on the right of the window. 5. Click / to reorder the playback sequence. 6.
Playing Music To play music: 1. 2. Go to “Music”. Check Sequential to play tracks in order or Random for shuffle playback. 3. 4. 5. Check Loop for repeat playback. Click to start playing music. Click on the following buttons to control your playback. Advance the playback. Rewind the playback. Play the next track. Play the previous track Freeze the playback.
2.5 Images Images allows you not only to view captured images/ pictures but create and playback a slide show. Viewing the Captured Images 1. 2. Go to “Images”. The captured images are displayed in matrix on the right of the window. 3. Click on the thumbnails to view the images in full screen. 4. Click More Pictures to locate the folder of the desired pictures and add them to the Images. Note: You can view thumbnails and enjoy live music at the same time Playing Slide Show 1. 2. Go to “Images”.
Chapter 3 Advanced Operations Beyond basic usage, what else you can do with AVer MediaCenter 3D in this chapter; we take you to the next level and explain the advanced features of this application. General Settings ...................................................................................................28 Capture Settings ...................................................................................................31 Video Settings ............................................................
3.1 General Settings In General Settings, you can change the destination folder for recorded files, edit recording time and file size, assign the number of image you want to capture, and reset the Windows power options, etc. Configure Recording 1. 2. Go to “Settings” “General” “Configure Recording”. Click to locate a preferable folder for recorded files as desired. 3. Click to go back to the previous level or Click Change Disk on the left menu to relocate from hard drives. 4.
Configure Snapshot 1. 2. Go to “Settings” “General” “Configure Snapshot”. Click to locate a preferable folder for captured images. 3. Enter the desired number of images to be captured, the interval between each image taken, and the format of the captured image to be saved.
More Options 1. Go to “Settings” “General” “More Options”. 2. Select the language for the 3. Click Save to confirm the application. selection.
3.2 Capture Settings In Capture settings, you can select SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition) sources for capture/ recording results. SD input sources usually refer to signals coming from analog TV systems, VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)/ VHS or older video game stations, connected by composite RCA connectors or S-Video (Separate Video) 4-pin mini-DIN connectors. Configure SD Input Source > SD recording format 1. Go to “Settings” “Capture” “Configure SD Input Source”. 2. 3.
Configure SD Input Source > SD Timeshift & Color Adjustment 1. Go to “Settings” “Capture” “Configure SD Input Source” 2. 3. Click Configure Timeshift. Check to decide on the video quality of SD Timeshift. Configure SD Input Source > SD Color Adjustment 1. Go to “Settings” “Capture” “Configure SD Input Source” 2. Click Configure Color 3. Use Adjustment. / to adjust the values for SD color brightness, contrast, hue, saturation and sharpness. 4.
Configure HD Input Source In Capture settings, you can select SD (Standard Definition) or HD (High Definition) sources for capture/ recording results. HD signal sources usually refer to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition (SD) video, and most commonly indicates resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels (720p) or 1,920×1,080 pixels (1080i/1080p).
Video Standards In Video Standards, you can change the settings that were made when you first ran the AVerMedia Center. Click to select from the dropdown menu and then Save to confirm your changes. 1. 2. Go to “Settings” “Capture” “Video Standards”. Click to select the desired options from the dropdown menu for from Country/Region to HD Input Source.
3.3 Video Settings Picture-in-Picture (PIP) / Picture-by-Picture (PBP) Display With the PIP/PBP feature, you are able to playback recorded video files, and at the same time, watch video. 1. 2. 3. Go to “Video” “More Videos”. Select the desired file, or select to locate the desired video files. When playing the video file, click on the control panel to enable the PIP function. 4. Click Mode) (Full Screen to switch between Full screen mode, PIP mode and PBP mode (as shown on the right). 5.
3.4 Images Settings In Images settings, you can set up the playback details for the captured images, or even add in other images of your previous collection to edit your own slide show. 1. 2. Go to “Settings” “Images”. From Play Settings dropdown menu, select Sequential to play a slide show in order or Random for shuffle playback. 3. Enter a number under Interval Time for 4. Select the transition effect between 5. Click 6. each image to be shown. image shift under Transition Effect.
3.5 About AVer MediaCenter 3D provides a convenient tool, allowing users to access to our customer after sale service via AVerMedia’s website easily. 1. 2. Go to “Settings” “About”. Connect to the Internet and then click Product Information to access the product information webpage. Or Click Technical Support to connect to our technical support webpage. 3. Please leave the information on your product model and driver version on the webpage for us to solve your problems more efficiently. Ps.
More Settings 38
Appendix More tips and explanations are included in this chapter. Hot Keys ................................................ 39 Glossary ................................................
Hot Keys Hot Keys Description Up/Down/Left/Right arrow Tab Space Move up, down, left or right to select the desired item. F1 F8 F9 F10 Back Ctrl + A Ctrl + Shift + A Ctrl + D Ctrl + E Ctrl + Shift + F Ctrl + I Ctrl + M Ctrl + N Ctrl + Shift + N Ctrl + O Ctrl + P Ctrl + Shift + P Ctrl + S Ctrl + Shift + S Ctrl + T Ctrl + Shift + T Alt + Home Ctrl + R Ctrl + Shift + R Alt + T Alt + B Alt + G Alt + R Alt + Y Alt + Shift + S Alt + S Alt + P Alt + M Ctrl + Shift + C Move to next item.
Glossary AVI AVI is the most common video file format for playback on the computer. It can be saved in uncompressed form if you want high quality video, or compressed using any of the available codecs if you want to minimize the file size. Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio indicates the ratio of the width of an image to its height. The two most common aspect ratio of home video is 4:3 and 16:9.
www.avermedia.
