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Q: How do I update the PVT's firmware? A: download the latest update from http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=219915 and follow the instructions in this video. Q: How does my USB device need to be formatted? A: It should be formatted as FAT (default). NTFS will not work (it will just give a red LED when inserted). Note that FAT formatting has a maximum of 32 gigabytes, so I don't recommend using a device with over 32 gigabytes of space, otherwise you'll need to create a FAT partition at or under 32 gigabytes and there are special considerations for sizeable external hard drives. Q: How do I view or edit the resulting H.264 MPEG4 (*.MP4) files? A: View in Quicktime; edit in a program like Sony Vegas 9.0 (as shown here). Q: The videos I record all have the same creation / modified date? A: Since the PVT has no clock, they will all default to the same time, on mine it is 3/7/2008 12:00 PM. The name custom "VID#####" does increase sequentially for whatever is in your \VIDEO\ root on flash drive. Q: How can I see what I want to record? A: Split the composite cables as shown here. Q: What about "Best" quality and horizontal deinterlacing lines? A: Even in trying to deinterlace the "Best" quality videos with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9.0, I agree with Pinnacle that for computer-viewing, "Best" quality should be avoided. Q: How large are the original saved video files? A: The .MP4 files are very well-compressed, the box states a 4 GB Flash Stick can hold 11 hours of "Good" 320x240 quality, or 5.5 hours of "Better" 640x480 quality, or 3 hours of "Best" 720x480 quality. Q: For video games, does this setup produce any lag? A: No, that's the beauty of splitting the signal. The screen will be a tiny tiny bit darker, and you can use a splitter booster to counter-act this if desired. Q: How much does all this cost? A: The Pinnacle Video Transfer comes with a male-to-male component cable (around $110), and all you'll need on top of that are 3 splitters, a second male-to-male component cable, a flash stick, and whatever you want to record + a TV. Q: What's that red device shown on the right-hand side of this video? A: Before my Pinnacle Video Transfer, I recorded using the red Dazzle video capture USB device, with everything else being the same (though quality was determined by the computer's processor). http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=293271 http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Home+Video/Studio+Family/Instant+Video+Recorder.htm Pinnacle Video Transfer At the touch of a button, rapidly copy analog video from any source in MPEG-4 quality to any USB 2.0 storage device without using a PC. Pinnacle Video Transfer provides high-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution and supports multiple inputs including S-Video, Composite video and stereo audio. High-speed USB 2.0 connection ensures fast digital video transfer. The compact size makes it perfect for backing up videos on the go. Features: -PC-less capture of your video to an iPod, PSP, USB 2.0 hard drive or USB Flash Stick. -One-touch start/stop recording from any video source including a TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder, set-top box or gaming console. -High-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution. -High-quality MPEG-4 encoding for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning.- -Multiple capture options for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning. -S-Video, composite video and stereo audio analog inputs. -Compact size makes it perfect for travelling. -Recharges iPod battery during video transfer (cable not included). |