F. A. Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

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The Questions in Overview ...

Question 1: 
Can I use the Cameo DV to edit single frames captured with a camcorder?

Question 2:
Does the Cameo DV work with my Camcoder ?

Question 3:
Is a camcorder connecting cable included in the package?

Question 4:
Which software/hardware is recommended to activate the DV Input on my camcorder?

Question 5:
Can the cameo produce MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files?

Question 6:
What limitations exist under Windows 9x/NT ?

Question 7:
Does the software support 16:9 format editing??

Question 8:
I would like to use the Cameo DV uder Linux and need to know which chip is used.

Question 9:
Are AMD Duron/Athlon processors supported?

Question 10:
Can another editing software (i.e Ulead Video Studio 4 or 5, Pinnacle Studio DV unplugged or Premiere) be installed and used with the Cameo DV as well?

Question 11:
Unterstützt die Cameo DV sowohl das PAL und NTSC-System ?

Question 1:
Can I use the Cameo DV to edit single frames captured with a camcorder?

Answer 1:
No, the Cameo DV and the accompanying software are exclusively for video data. Accordingly, images are imported with a maximum resolution of 720*576 pixels. Camcorders that support still image mode have an extra port (Com/USB) which can be used to transfer images to the PC. Further info can be found in your camcorder documentation.

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Question 2:
Does the Cameo DV work with my Camcoder ?

Answer 2:
Unfortunately we dont have the ability to test all the available camcorder models with the Cameo. Ask your dealer about their return policy before puchasing in case the Cameo proves to be incompatible with your camcorder model.

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Question 3:
Is a camcorder connecting cable included in the package?

Answer 3:
Yes. A 1.80m long cable is included.

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Question 4:
Which software/hardware is recommended to activate the DV Input on my camcorder?

Answer 4:
There are various solutions:
- Activation using the PC serial port and the corresponding software.
- Activation per so-called DV-In Widget. This solution allows the DV-In Widget to be used as a record button. (Important when the device steering doesn´t completely support a camcorder model.) We recommend the use of a DV-In widget.

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Question 5:
Can the cameo produce MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files?

Answer 5:
With the accompanying Version of MediaStudio (Cameo 400 DV) the MPEG-1 format can be used (i.e for video CD's). Should you want to use the MPEG-2 format, an update from Ulead can be obtained. The Cameo 600 DV software bundle has integrated Mpeg-2 support.

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Question 6:
What limitations exist under Windows 9x/NT ?

Answer 6:
The FireWire port is not supported by Windows 95/NT. The Cameo DV cannot be used with these operating systems. Limited functionality is possible under Windows 98, but we offer no support for this configuration!!! We recommend the use of at least Windows 98SE! (Windows ME and 2000 work as well of course ;-))

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Question 7:
Does the software support 16:9 format editing??

Answer 7:
No. The only possibility would be to crop the video and insert the black frame manually using MediaStudio Pro 6.0 VE. Most devices (TV) should be able to play the 16:9 format.

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Question 8:
I would like to use the Cameo DV uder Linux and need to know which chip is used.

Answer 8:
The Cameo DV uses either the IEEE-1394 chipset from Texas Instrumens (TSB12LV26) or a VIA (VT 6306) chipset.

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Question 9:
Are AMD Duron/Athlon processors supported?

Answer 9:
We are not aware of any limitations with these processors.

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Question 10: 
Can another editing software (i.e Ulead Video Studio 4 or 5, Pinnacle Studio DV unplugged or Premiere) be installed and used with the Cameo DV as well?

Answer 10:
- Ulead VideoStudio version 4 and up works perfectly with the Cameo DV.

- Pinnacle Studio DV unplugged/Premiere have not been tested, though the system specifications given require an OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 controller (as with the Cameo DV).

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Question 11: 
Does the Cameo DV support PAL and NTSC systems?

Answer 11:
The Cameo DV doesn´t care what format is used, but the software has to be suited to the format. The included Ulead Video Studio software supports NTSC as well as PAL. Should you want to use another program, make sure it supports the format you are using. Format conversion between NTSC und PAL leads to extreme quality loss because the framerate and the resolution must be changed.

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