Pico Life DVD Maker USB 2.
0 Video Capture
Quick Installation Guidance
1． INTRODUCTION
The Pico Life DVD Maker is a video capture device specifically designed for capturing MPEG video
to your hard drive via a composite or s-video connection at a resolution of 720 x 576px. You can edit
DV/Digital 8 video, VCR, DVD and camera to burn VCD, SVCD, DVD, MPEG4, AVI formats directly.
1.1 Features
Small size
Uses USB2.0 which provides high data transmission rates to ensure video and audio
synchronisation
Powered by your USB port
Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7
RCA input and S-video inputs
Bundled software allows you to capture film easily
1.2 System requirements
Intel Pentium4 1.4GHz CPU or higher
512MB RAM or higher
Available USB2.0 port
DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card
AC97 compatible sound card
1GB free hard disk space
CD-ROM drive for software installation
Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7
1.3 Contents
Pico Life DVD Maker USB 2.0 Video Capture Device
RCA AV cable
Software CD
1.4 Connections
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2. Driver and Application Installation
Step1:Plug in the device using the USB connection. Windows will prompt “New Hardware
Device” was found. Please click “Cancel”.
Step2: Insert the CD. When inserted, Windows will guide you through the setup procedure. Click
“Driver Install” or if there is no prompt, run Drive\Setup.exe from the CD.
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Step3: Click “Driver Install” on the installation menu for driver installation.
Step4: Click “Next” to continue the driver installation.
Step5: Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
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Step6: Click “Software Install” on the installation menu for software installation.
Step7: Please make sure DirextX9.0 is installed before application installation. If not, the system
will prompt you to install it (only applicable to Windows XP)
Step8: Click “Yes” to continue “Windows Media Format 9” installation, and then click “OK” (only
applicable to Windows XP).
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Step9: The system will restart once you click “Finish”.
Install Honestech VHS to DVD Editing Software.
Step10:Click “VHS to DVD” or run “VHS2DVD\Setup.exe” from the CD to install the editing
software. Choose your setup language .
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Step11: Click “next” to continue installation.
Step12: Click “I accept…” to continue “VHS to DVD 3.0” installation.
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Step 13: Click “Next” to select the installation components.
Step 14: Click “Next” to install the software.
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Step 15: Click “Finish” to complete the installation of the Honestech VHS to DVD editing
software.
Step16: When the installation is complete, you’ll see the following icons on your desktop:
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Step17: When finished, please open “Control Panel” on your system, select “System”,
select ”System Properties”, then select “Device Manager”. Check that the following neww device
driver has been installed:
USB2.0 Video Device
Step17: You can get online help on how to use the software.
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3. Pico Life DVD Maker Application
Main user Interface
ICON Description
Minimise
Full screen, window and video desktop switch
Exit
Play the recorded files
Jump to last channel
Jump to next channel
Stop
Play
Pause
Rewind
Fast forward
Settings
Snapshot
Record
Stop recording
Status window
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