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The USB Instant DVD is an innovative, hassle-free device that is designed to let you edit and

archive your home movies easily. ADS Technologies respects the rights of copyright owners and

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Third Edition: Revision 3.0 May 2002
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USB Instant DVD User’s Guide
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Copyright Notice..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Instant DVD Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Three Ways to Capture Video .........................................................................................................................5
Burn a VCD or DVD movie to disk....................................................................................................................6
Create Video and Send Back to Tape.............................................................................................................. 7
Single Step Capture &
Burn a CD or DVD disk.....................................................................................................................................8
Create VCD or DVD Slideshow ....................................................................................................................... 8
USB Instant DVD Installation Guide............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
System Requirements........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1. Check USB Instant DVD Contents................................................................................................................ 9
2. Wire It Up!................................................................................................................................................... 10
3. Plug It In & Install Device Drivers and Software......................................................................................... 13
4. Optimize System For Best Performance.................................................................................................... 14
5. Verify Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................................15
6. Windows Audio Mixer Settings ..................................................................................................................16
7. Installation Summary ..................................................................................................................................17
8. Start Making DVD Movies ...........................................................................................................................17
USB Instant DVD Capture Wizard................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Using Capture Wizard Video Capture/Playback tool for the first time:.............................................................................................................22
Menu Options....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Menu Options: Options................................................................................................................................... 26
Menu Options: Advanced............................................................................................................................... 27
Menu Options: Advanced
.......................................................................................................................................................................28
Menu Options: Help........................................................................................................................................ 29
USB Instant DVD Wizard Features............................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Service and Warranty:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Ulead VideoStudio 6 Quick Start.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
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