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Configuring a NTSC DAC-2 with Avid DV Xpress 3 on Windows 2000

 

 

 

 

 

Button Functions 

DV Input 

Select/Reset 

The DV Button, has two functions: 
It selects DV as the input source and is also a reset. 
Resetting the DAC-2 will put it into its default setting based on its Firmware version. 

Composite 

Video, S-

Video, Y.U.V. 

This button is for analog input source selection:  Composite video (RCA), S-Video 
(Y/C), and Y.U.V. (Component) 

12/16 bit 

Audio/Mode 

Selection 

The A Encode button has two important functions; it selects the encoding audio 
frequency between 12 bit (32 KHz) or 16 bit (48 KHz) and if it is held down for 3 
seconds it switches modes.   

 

1.  Verify which EPROM is in the DAC-2. 

On the underside of the DAC-2 there is a serial number sticker, which has a version number on it, the 
version number is stamped or on a sticker. 

 

 

 

Please find your version number in the table below: 

 

2.  Datavideo NTSC DAC-2 Firmware Table 

Firmware Version 

Preset / Default Mode 

Details 

4.7 

Mac/Windows XP 

Preset Mac/Windows XP 

4.8 

Windows 2000 

Refer to 4.8/5.2 Instructions 

5.2 

Windows 2000 

Refer to 4.8/5.2 Instructions 

5.3 or Higher 

Mac/Windows XP 

Preset Mac/Windows XP 

If you want a different chip contact Datavideo USA, (562) 696-2324, 

[email protected]

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