Videonics Python

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Videonics Python Video Capture Card

Videonics Python Video Capture Card
$299
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Amazing device captures video on your hard disk in MPEG, the most efficient (200:1 compression) and most highly standardized digital video format! Also captures stills as JPEG. External device connect simply via your PC's parallel port. Included software for capture, playback, warping pictures, much more. For Windows 95. Demo video available.

FAST MPEG COMPRESSION	Turns your video into MPEG-1 format with 200:1 compression. Fast compression hardware processes video in REAL TIME -- no waiting for software compression!
SIMPLE	Plugs into parallel printer port -- no need to open your computer! Pass-through connector for your printer, so you can leave both Python and printer plugged in.
POWERFUL	Capture still images too! Python grabs video stills and converts them into compact, high-quality JPEG-compressed images.

System Requirements

PC-compatible, desktop or notebook computer
Windows 95
486, Pentium or better
CD-ROM drive
16 MB of RAM
Parallel port
Camcorder, VCR, TV or other video source
Sound card* is required for audio capture and playback

Inputs

Accepts NTSC and PAL video sources
Composite Video In
S-Video In

Resolution/Display rates

SIF:
- NTSC 352 x 240 pixels at 29.97 fps
- PAL: 352 x 288 pixels at 25 fps
QSIF:
- NTSC: 176 x 120 pixels at 29.97 fps
- PAL: 176 x 144 pixels at 25 fps
Still capture up to 1280 x 960

Features

Captures full-motion video
Captures video still frames
External device -- easily attaches to your PC, no need to open up the PC
Encode MPEG-1 (ISO 11172) compliant video with audio* in real-time.
Compresses files up to 200:1
User-adjustable image processing controls
Output to World Wide Web pages with automatic HTML page writing. Includes option for streaming video and comes with streaming video server
Print snapshots
Supports industry-standard JPEG and MPEG-1 file formats
Processes in YUV 4:2:2
Use with any standard MPEG-1 and JPEG program
On-line help

*Uses standard Soundblaster compatible sound card

General

Power: 12 VAC, 1A 120 VAC, 60 Hz adapter included in US/Canada (Other power supplies available in other areas.)
FCC/UL/CSA/CE Approved
Dimensions: 6.25 x 5.5 x 1.3
Weight: 10 oz.
Ambient Temperature: 32-104° F (0-40° C)
Ambient humidity: Less than 90%