English Operation Manual Version: 5/14/2007
CE Declaration We, TerraTec Electronic GmbH Herrenpfad 38 D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: TerraTec Grabster AV 150 MX to which this declaration refers, is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: EN55013 : 1990 +A12 : 1994 +A13 : 1996 + A14 : 1999 EN55022 : 1998 +A1 : 2000 EN61000-3-2 : 2000 EN61000-3-3 : 1995 +A1 : 2001 EN55024: 1998 +A1: 2001 +A2: 2003 According to this document, the utilisation of the CE label is confirmed. Guideline 89/336/EWG. Heiko Meertz The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shall not be deemed as a warranty by the seller. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability or accuracy of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the contents of this document and/or the associated products at any time without the provision of prior notice to specific persons or organizations. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages of any kind arising from the use, or the inability to use this product or its documentation, even if the possibility of such damage is known. The information in this document is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the express written permission of the copyright holders. Product and brand names contained in this document are used for identification purposes only. All registered trademarks, product designations or brand names used in this document are the registered property of their respective owners. TerraTec Electronic GmbH, 1994-2007. All rights reserved (5/14/2007). 2 Grabster AV 150 MX (English)
Contents Preface... 4 Scope of delivery... 4 Product description...5 Product illustration...5 Using the Grabster AV 150 MX for the first time... 6 Installing drivers under Windows XP... 6 Installing drivers under Windows Vista... 6 Installing Magix Movies on CD & DVD application... 6 Service at TerraTec...7 Grabster AV 150 MX (English) 3
Preface Thank you for choosing a TerraTec product. Congratulations on your decision to buy this sophisticated piece of state-of-the-art technology, the Grabster AV 150 MX. With it, you have purchased one of the most powerful products available for video applications. We are convinced that the Grabster AV 150 MX will be very useful and a lot of fun for you for a long time to come. Grabster AV 150 MX and Magix Movies on CD & DVD TerraTec Edition are the perfect team for burning VCDs, SVCDs and DVDs with just a few clicks of the mouse. Copy your videos via USB onto your laptop or computer. Use video and slide show editing functions as well as the fully customizable selection menus to burn your valuable movie memories forever to CD and DVD at top quality. Also, it's quick and easy. Copy No matter what device or medium you want to import data from from video recorders to satellite receivers, camcorders, and even DVD players all devices with analog video outputs can be connected with a composite or S-video cable. Edit Edit out the commercials or other unwanted parts from your recordings. Add slide shows and videos. Pep up your creation with a wide range of transition effects and set the right mood by adding music and live commentary. Finally, select a menu template or create an individualized animated menu. Then your CD or DVD can be burned. Playback In no time at all, you have produced a professional DVD that is well worth watching whether on your laptop or on your television. Surprise your friends with a DVD you created yourself! With just one click, you can make as many copies as you like and, as the perfect finishing touch, embellish your CD/DVD with labels using the integrated label program. Scope of delivery Grabster AV 150 MX USB cable Software DVD Quick Setup Guide Registration card with the serial number 4 Grabster AV 150 MX (English)
Product description Product illustration Composite video input S video input Stereo audio input This input is used to connect external devices like video recorders and satellite receivers. We recommend using this input if your device features an S-video output. This input handles video signals only, no audio. This input is used to connect analog video sources such as video recorders and satellite receivers. We recommend using this input if your device features an S-video output. This input handles video signals only, no audio. If you are connecting analog video sources using the Composite or S-video input terminal, you also have to establish an audio connection. Use this input to do so. Grabster AV 150 MX (English) 5
Using the Grabster AV 150 MX for the first time The Grabster is extremely simple to set up. The installation can be completed without shutting down your computer. Connect the USB cable to the Grabster AV 150 MX. Insert the included installation DVD in your DVD drive. Connect the Grabster AV 150 MX to a free USB 2.0 port on your computer with the USB cable. Your computer will recognize the new hardware and launch the installation wizard. Installing drivers under Windows XP 1. When connecting the Grabster AV 150 MX for the first time, Windows XP will recognize it and will launch the hardware installation wizard. Next, select Install the software automatically [Recommended] and click Next. 2. Windows XP will automatically find the correct driver on the installation DVD. 3. Conclude the installation by clicking Finish. This completes the installation of the drivers and you can now start installing the MAGIX software. Installing drivers under Windows Vista 1. When connecting the Grabster AV 150 MX for the first time, Windows Vista will recognize it and will launch the hardware installation wizard. Click Locate and install drivers software (recommended), followed by Next. 2. Windows Vista will automatically find the correct driver on the installation DVD. Windows will now ask whether you really want to install the driver software. Click Install to start the installation. 3. Conclude the installation by clicking Close. This completes the installation of the drivers and you can now start installing the MAGIX software. Installing Magix Movies on CD & DVD application To install the software, insert the DVD and wait for the autostarter to launch. Select your language and the Software item. Click the MAGIX Software button to start the installation of Magix Movies on CD & DVD TerraTec Edition. Follow the instructions on the screen until the software is completely installed. For a detailed manual and a brief video introduction to the software, use the online help after the installation is complete. 6 Grabster AV 150 MX (English)
Service at TerraTec Nothing seems to work! This can happen even on the best systems. If this happens to you, the TerraTec team is happy to offer its service and support. Hotline, Internet. In case of a serious problem where you can neither solve the problem on your own nor with the guided help found in this manual, nor with the help of your dealer please contact us directly. If you have access to the Internet, please check our service and support at http://supporten.terratec.net/ first. There you'll find the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) and a form for e-mail support requests. If you can't access our website, please check the service request form that came with the product for country-specific helpline numbers with which you can contact our support team. Regardless of whether you contact us by e-mail or phone, you must have the following information at hand: your registration number, this documentation, information about your system. In addition, it would be helpful to our technicians if the device is within reach during the phone call so that you can carry out our support tips directly. Please do not forget to write down the name of the respective support technician if you contact our Support Team. You will need this name if a defect is present and your device needs to be mailed to us. Grabster AV 150 MX (English) 7