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Navis USB is a complete USB video capture device with MPEG 1/2 hardware compression built in. Setup is extremely simple. It is so simple you can get it up and running in as little as 15 minutes! And it really works very well ! For full info, check out www.micronica.com.au/catalog/navis/.

Of course the best thing is to get one and try it for yourself ! So you can see and understand how easy it is :)

Following are notes for some specific common questions we have been asked about.


• Q: I've never captured a digital video file before. It all seems a bit scary. What settings do you recommend to start ?
  A: Don't worry ! With Navis USB it's all REALLY EASY ! If you've never played with captured video files before here is what I suggest. Set the Navis USB capture settings to MPEG 1, 1.5 Mbps, PAL. Capture a short video and save it. These settings will give you a good starting point for clarity and file size. And they will play on ANY computer Windows Media Player automatically WITHOUT any special plugins, drivers or codec. So you can then simply pass that file around for all to see. And also edit. Well, at least I've never found a PC that could'nt play it :)
  Edward Jozis.



• Q: Can I use it on a Laptop Computer and still get good results ?
  A: Quality is the same whther you use a desktop or laptop computer. Because NAVIS USB is so compact and uses USB it's great for both. You can take it to a friend's place or to School to do your Video projects for example.
  


• Q: Whats the difference between VCD and SVCD ?
  A: SVCD is enhanced VCD. SVCD is MPEG 2 but at a lower bit rate and resolution than a full DVD. 480x576 25 fps PAL 2.4 Mbps. You can burn and read SVCD video using standard CD's but you will need an MPEG2 CODEC on your PC such as Power DVD to play SVCD. Some DVD players can also play SVCD but many can not. The SVCD standard is not well defined and Navis USB does not support SVCD directly. It is up to the user if they want to experiment with SVCD. SVCD is beyond our scope to support and help.



• Q: It all installed OK. Only took 10 minutes! But nothing is working. Where do I start ?
  A: Check your software installation. In a typical Windows 98 setup you would have a C:\Program Files\NAVIS2 directory with all the software in it. There should be a Desktop "NAVIS2" icon and the Navis Scheduler icon normally appears in the Windows Task Bar (bottom right corner of your Windows screen :).
  The "Properties" of the "NAVIS2" desktop icon should show:
  C:\Program Files\NAVIS2\NAVIS2.exe
  Start in: C:\Program Files\NAVIS2
  Launch the Navis Capture Utility by "Double Clicking" the "NAVIS2" Desktop icon. If that doesn't work it's time for you to get your system checked out by a proper qualified computer technician :) We can usually arrange that for a fee if required.



• Q: My Navis installed OK on my Win98SE. But when I try to record I get an error message. Any suggestions ?
  A: Don't panic.
  1) Make sure you have a Video Signal properly connected ! Before you try to record ! Otherwise you will have to shut down the software and try again.
  2) Make sure you have selected the Composite or S-Video source and PAL or NTSC in your configuration, as appropriate.
  3) If your video signal is not correctly plugged in or selected you will get the following typical error messages:
  - Error Message when you select "Preview Record":
  "NAVIS2 Vertical sync signal not detected from stream source. Please check hardware connection and program restart."
  - Error Message when you select ""Record":
  "An error occured in Microsoft DirectShow. System restart or reinstall DirectShow and Navis program."
  In both cases check your video connections and settings ;-)



• Q: I installed the Navis Software without any problem. But when I launch the Navis USB Software from the "NAVIS2" Desktop Icon I get en error message and the software does not launch at all. Any suggestions ?
  A: Error message "NAVIS2. Application can not instanciate Usb filter. Current operation can not proceed and will be terminated." is the classic error message if the Navis USB unit is not plugged in or switched on ! So please check that the power is on and that all the cables are properly connected. Including the USB cable. Also make sure that your USB port on your computer is even working. And that you have all drivers that came with your particular computer motherboard installed properly.



• Q: I run Windows XP and I installed the standard driver CD that came with the Navis. It does not seem to work properly.
  A: Windows XP, like with most things, needs a Windows XP Video Capture Driver. So do not install the Win98/ME/2000 driver on the standard CD. We can provide you the necessary Windows XP driver instead. Ask for it when you buy the Navis USB.



• Q: The video is black and white, not colour. Whats's wrong ?
  A: You probably have the video input standard set to NTSC and you are trying to capture PAL. Set the input standard to PAL.



• Q: What are some of the Video Standards around and how much time can I record on a typical CD ?
  A: For a summary of Standard Definition and High Definition Video Standards and also MPEG,VCD and DVD standards see our "Micronica Video Capture Cheet Sheet" at http://micronica.com.au/video/faq.htm
  There you will find LOTS of good information and advice on how to capture your own videos like a Pro ;-)



• Where can you buy it ? It's quick and easy !

  You can visit a resellers in your area (not all resellers support all products) or order directly from MICRONICA if you like:
  
  Micronica On Line Order Service
  
  

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