Snap Shot Snappy



Grabs from any video source:

  • VCR, Camcorder, TV Tuner, Cable Box, Laserdisc player, Satellite Tuner
  • Nintendo, Sega, or Atari
  • Still Video Cameras
  • Security Systems
  • And Much Much More...

Innovative Hardware

  • Exclusive HD-1500 custom chip captures high-definition images at 1500 x 1125 in 16.7 million colors (24-bit)
  • Advanced DC restore circuit for precisely accurate black levels
  • Custom digital phase lock loop for flawless color reproduction
  • Very easy to install, no tools needed, no jumpers to set
  • Relocates to another PC in seconds - moves from work to home in your pocket
  • On-board memory freezes still in 1/60th of a second for perfect pictures from moving video sources
  • 35ns double resolution pixels for sharp broadcast quality images
  • Efficient power management run Snappy from 9 volt battery
  • Automatically detects when battery is low
  • Video out connector for preview



Advanced Software

  • Unique software Time Base Corrector (TBC) stabilized images for increased detail
  • Automatic gain control provides superior image contrast
  • Processes in YUV 4:2:2 (8:4:4 in high definition mode) for highest color accuracy
  • Adaptive comb filtering for razor sharp edges
  • AI-based signal analysis enhances images
  • Third-order polynomial interpolation
  • Exclusive Frame Lock technology captures images from any source including: game consoles, still video cameras, Copyguard/Macrovision protected tapes, even crusty old VCRs
  • User-adjustable image processing controls
  • Automatically terminates signal as needed
  • Auto-detects Snappy hardware in any parallel port
  • emulates scanners with TWAIN interface
  • Negative mode for high-quality grabs of photographic negatives.
  • Includes .VBX and .DLL files to easily create your own video capture-enabled Visual Basic or C application
  • Easy-to-used 3D ray-traced interface
  • Snappy works with almost any PC program because it saves images as industry standard files such as: BMP, PCX, TIFF, GIF, and even the compressed JPEG format. Snappy even lets you bring images into most PC graphics programs directly, without saving and reloading. Including: Fauve Matisse, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Aldus Photostyler, Microsoft Publisher, and many more.



Specifications

Image Save Resolutions: 1500 x 1125
640 x 480
320 x 240
Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit)
Pixel size: 35 ns or 70 ns
Frequency Response: Greater than 12.5 MHz
Sampling: Field, Frame, or Multi-Frame
Video Input: Any NTSC video source (PAL version available)
Warranty: Two Years
Dimensions: 2.5" W x 4.9" L x .85" H
Connectors: 2 RCA Video
1 DB25 Parallel

Optional Accessories

  • S-Video input adapter
  • Snappy/Printer switch box



What You'll Need

  • IBM PC compatible - desktop or laptop
  • 386 or better
  • Windows 3.1 or better
  • 4MB of RAM (8MB for 1500 x 1125)
  • Minimum display: VGA - 640 x 480/16 color



Video Capture Sample





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