Operation Manual

Capturing Content

Capturing from DV Camcorders

Whether your DV is playing video or filming special moments, PowerDirector

captures it all in non real-time or in real-time.

Info: Unlike real-time capture, non real-time capture will utilize a buffer and is

recommended for users who desire high quality but do not possess adequate

computing power. Thus, non real-time capture will take longer to process the

encoding of captured content when utilizing a buffer. A display of the time remaining

for capturing will be located at the bottom right corner below the Preview Window.

With real-time capture, the actual content being encoded will coincide with the

content that is being played in the Preview Window and consume more CPU

resources. This will not hold true for non real-time capture.

And, with the astounding FireWire transfer protocol, you will capture crystal clear

digital video and audio from your DV camcorder and transfer data without any

quality loss whatsoever.

Capturing from a DV camcorder differs in two respects. As you might well be aware

of, DV camcorders come with two main modes. The first mode is to record live

content and is referred to as the Camera mode for most brands. The alternative

mode is the VCR mode (for most brands) where you may play back your previously

recorded content and navigate through the DV tape. The degree of controlling your

DV camcorder with PowerDirector differ in these two DV modes.

Note: Before starting PowerDirector, make sure all devices are installed properly with the

proper drivers, your DV camcorder is turned on, is in the correct mode, and the

FireWire cables are hooked up properly. Refer to the respective user's guide for more

information.