ADS Technologies API-408 manual Capturing Motion Video, Still Image Capture

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your movies and project information to be stored.

5.Once you click OK you will be taken to Capture Mode(if your camcorder is connected and turned on in VCR/VTR mode). If you are not taken to Capture Mode, then Video Studio is not properly recognizing your camcorder, or you opened an existing project and therefore will go directly to Storyboard mode.

Capturing Motion Video

6.In Capture Mode, if you have selected the proper device control setting, you will be able to play, stop, rewind and fast forward your camcorder from the VCR type controls on the Video Studio interface. If these controls are grayed out, be sure Windows is detecting your camcorder and that you have selected the proper device control setting.

7.Click the PLAY button. Your camcorder should go into the play mode and you will see video in the preview window. You will hear audio only from your camcorder while capturing video.

8.Click on the Red Video Capture button to begin recording video to your computer hard drive. Hit the “ESC” key on your keyboard to end a capture. The captured video will appear in the Storyboard below the preview window. If you selected “Capture to Library”, a thumbnail image of the capture will appear in the video library. You can then easily access this video file while within any project. If your camcorder has an LCD display, use this as preview monitor. Video in the Video Studio preview window may appear slightly slower than on your camcorders LCD display. This does not mean that you are not getting a good capture.

9.The “+”, “-” indicators show how many frames have been captured or dropped.

10.You can play, fast forward, capture, stop capture (ESC), stop, play, capture, stop capture (ESC) as many times as you like during a session. Each capture will be displayed as a separate clip under the preview window.

Still Image Capture

11.Click on the “Photo” button to capture a still image.

12.You can capture several Still images by clicking the “Photo” button repeatedly.

13.You can alternate between motion capture and still image capture

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Contents User’s Guide Page Page Table of Contents Connect, Create, and Store Letter from the President of ADS TechnologiesRequirements IntroductionInstallation Guide Install in this Order Step Hardware InstallationCarefully remove the shell from your computer Step Step Pyro 1394 PCI Card Driver Installation Camcorder Driver Installation Connecting the Digital Video Camcorder Win98SE, WinME or Win2000 Microsoft DV camcorder driver Windows Texas Instruments DV camcorder driverYour Camcorder is a Plug & Play device Running Video Studio for the First TimeYou are now ready to start your first video project Using Ulead VideoStudio Your First Movies Before YOU Start Watch the TutorialsStarting a New Project Still Image Capture Capturing Motion VideoFile Size Limitations Gigabytes = 18 minutes of DV Saving Your ProjectSaving Your Movie Sending Your Movie Back to the Camcorder Using DV SmartPlay DV Smart PlayIt’s a Wrap Tips for Smooth Video Capture Audio Tips Datavison UK Adaptive Systems Gmbh Austria PAL DV Camera InformationADS Web Site Help ResourcesFor Specific Video Studio software questions For Pyro Hardware questions800 AM 500 PM PST Service and Warranty FCC Information Page Page North America Office

API-408 specifications

The ADS Technologies API-408 is a cutting-edge data acquisition and programming interface that has garnered a reputation for its robust performance and versatility in a wide array of applications. Aimed primarily at engineers, researchers, and developers, the API-408 is designed to facilitate intricate data handling and analysis processes.

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Moreover, extensive documentation and support from ADS Technologies provide an invaluable resource for users, guiding them through setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of their applications. The combination of high-speed data acquisition, modular design, and extensive programming support makes the ADS Technologies API-408 a compelling choice for those looking to enhance their data handling capabilities. Its adaptability ensures that it meets the evolving demands of technology and research in various industries.