I have received my Pioneer multi format DVR-S806 16 X DVD, 4 X DL etc with firewire or USB 2.0 connects, I bought a ADS 'Pyro' A/V Linkfor my video capture both the Pioneer and the ADS both connect to each other and my laptop via firewire. I was surprised to see component inputs that could be reversed for output on the ADS Pyro.
BTW Ulead Video 8 & Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 -"The Tool to Manage your Digital Media Files" software came with the Pioneer. The Pyro software disc contains the Pyro Version 1.5, Main Bundle: Video Studio 7 SE DVD [PC] with boonus PhotoShow Trial. The websie on the Pyro disc is
www.adstech.com Both of the devices came with good sized manuals, I think I am going to need this for all this stuff to be understood for DVD, not DVD coasters. :)
Edit: I went to the site and here it word for word a cut, copy, and paste:
" THE ULTIMATE DV CAPTURE AND EDITING SOLUTION
A complete, fully integrated hardware/software solution, PYRO A/V Link Professional provides the best value and the best components for capturing, editing and exporting both analog and digital video in real time. PYRO AV Link with Premiere Elements includes PYRO AV Link, an external box that connects to your computer via FireWire. With Composite, S-VHS and Component connectors, capture video from any source.
For video editing, it includes Adobe® Premiere® Elements software offers the perfect combination of creative control and reliability for home video editing. It automates tedious tasks so you're free to create cool effects and transitions and easily burn DVDs (* Adobe Premiere Elements is for PC WINDOWS XP ONLY).
Features:
Capture any analog video source to high quality DV video format
Component IN/OUT: Exclusive component video connectors!
Includes Adobe® Premiere® Elements software
Compatible with FireWire/1394 enabled PC's and Mac's
Convert analog video to DV or DV to analog
Export digital video files to VCR's
Convert between devices (from DV to Analog or Analog to DV)
without using a computer
PYRO A/V Link Professional
Competitive Advantages"~quote from the ADS tech.com website
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WOW I *own* this now :!:
:)