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Table of Contents 

Part I Introduction 

© 2010 Siliconcoach Ltd 

Contents 

1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 6 

2 What's ................................................................................................................................... New in V4 

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3 Getting ................................................................................................................................... More Help 

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Part II System Setup 

1 System ................................................................................................................................... Compatibility 

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2 Activating ................................................................................................................................... your Software 

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3 Configuring ................................................................................................................................... your System 

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Part III Your First Session: Quickstart 

1 Setting ................................................................................................................................... up your gear 

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2 Setting ................................................................................................................................... up your Project 

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3 Watching ................................................................................................................................... video 

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4 Tagging ................................................................................................................................... key events 

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Part IV How Do I .... 

1 Prepare ................................................................................................................................... for recording? 

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2 Set ................................................................................................................................... up to capture video? 

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3 Change ................................................................................................................................... where my videos are stored? 

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4 Find ................................................................................................................................... the best camera 

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5 Find ................................................................................................................................... the best USB converter? 

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6 Get ................................................................................................................................... my camera to work 

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7 Revisit ................................................................................................................................... a Project? 

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8 Use ................................................................................................................................... the Timeline? 

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9 Draw ................................................................................................................................... on the Video? 

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10 Save ................................................................................................................................... a Screen Shot? 

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11 Play ................................................................................................................................... extra video files? 

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12 Tag ................................................................................................................................... a segment of the timeline? 

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13 Play ................................................................................................................................... and export a tag? 

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14 View ................................................................................................................................... the video in full screen? 

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15 Activate ................................................................................................................................... using a web browser? 

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16 Activate ................................................................................................................................... manually without Internet? 

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17 Deactivate ................................................................................................................................... my software normally? 

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18 Deactivate ................................................................................................................................... using a Web browser 

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19 Deactivate ................................................................................................................................... manually without Internet 

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20 Move ................................................................................................................................... my software? 

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TimeWarp 4 User Manual 

© 2010 Siliconcoach Ltd

Introduction 

Part 

I

6 TimeWarp 4 User Manual 

1 Introduction 

Siliconcoach Timewarp is an interactive, skill learning tool. It accelerates skill development by 

providing you with your own instant replay system, much like you see on TV sports 

broadcasts. It allows the actions you have just recorded to be reviewed while still recording 

what is happening live. You can also play back exemplar clips from file all right next to the 

'live' feed. 

1.1 Overview 

People improve faster with feedback and your visual system is one of the best feedback systems 

you have. 

Timewarp provides athletes with a simple visual feedback tool that enhances the learning process. 

Timewarp works by continuously recording video to hard disk while at the same time allowing you to 

move backwards and forwards within the captured video footage. It also lets you view the footage 

using a time delay (Warp) that is set by the user. In this regard, you can perform an action and then 

view the video without having to go back through the footage. 


Introduction 

Key features: 

Sections of interest can be repeatedly reviewed in real time or frame by frame. 


You can draw on the screen to highlight points of interest. Save your drawings for reuse in 

subsequent sessions. 

Tag sections of the timeline for easy review and export. You can even use it as a simple 

match analysis system. 

Play exemplar clips from files that illustrate the techniques you wish to model. 

Project the full screen mode onto a big screen at an event for easy viewing and increased 

spectator interest. 

As video is captured to hard disk rather than to RAM, the duration of video capture is only restricted 

by your hard disk size, and it is possible to continuously record long sessions. As an approximate 

guide you need about 5 GB of free hard disk space per hour of footage captured. 

1.2 What's New in V4 

You can even use Timew arp 4 as a simple match analysis system. 

Timewarp 4 has been built from the ground up with none of the original code from Timewarp 3 used 

at all. This gave us the flexibility to add the features we knew worked. 

The new features are: 

NEW Thumbnail timeline. Timewarp 4 features a new thumbnail timeline to make it simpler and 

quicker to find a key moment in time. 

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NEW Project window. Timewarp 4 introduces Timewarp projects: With Timewarp projects you can 

now save the whole timeline complete with tags for later edit, review or export. Being able to save 

the whole timeline removes the pressure to do all the analysis right there and then. This frees you up 

to concentrate on your athlete. 

NEW Tagging interface. Tagging is a way of capturing segments of video for future review or 

analysis. Tagging in Timewarp 4 is now much simpler with our new tagging interface. PLUS you are 

now able to adjust your lead in and out times for tags already made. 

Tagging turns Timewarp from a simple video recorder to a powerful coaching and feedback tool. 

NEW File Playback Interface. In Timewarp 4, you can now play a wide variety of video file formats 

right next to your 'live' video. One way people learn is, by mimicking movement and this is the ideal 

tool to facilitate this. 

...and more 

Supports new generation USB and Hard-drive video camera's. 

Is Windows 7 compatible. 

Improved drawing tools. 

Improved full screen layout. 


1.3 Getting More Help 

There is a wide variety of resources to help you with Timewarp 4. 

Web (www.siliconcoach.com) 

Timewarp Product page 

Timewarp Product Support Center 

Web version of full manual from the Product Support Center. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) from the Product Support Center. 

In Application: 

Press the F1 key or choose HELP from the top menu 

Print/PDF 

A PDF version of the full manual from the Product Support Center. 

A PDF version of the Quick Start Guide from the Product Support Center. 

Email 

support@siliconcoach.com 


Introduction 

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System Setup 

Part 

II


2 System Setup 

'System Setup' takes you through the basic steps necessary to set-up Siliconcoach Timewarp. 

Timewarp is very easy to use and within minutes you will be up and running. To get started, all you 

need to do is: 

1. Activate the software 

2. Configure your system 

If you already know how to do this, then check out the "What's new" and "How do I...?" sections . 

2.1 System Compatibility 

Timewarp makes use of the latest in video and computer technology but will still work on most 

Windows PC computers dated 2008 or newer. 

Timewarp System Requirements include: 

Operating system: Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, Win 7 (32 and 64 bit). 

A dual-core processor. 

Screen Resolution: minimum of 1024 x 768. A bigger screen will be better however a very 

big screen may make it run slower. 

At least 10 GB of free disk space. Note that the more free disk space you have, the 

longer you can record for. Timewarp uses about 5 GB of space per house of recording. 

RAM: Depends on operating system but a minimum 1 GB of RAM but we recommend 

that you have at least 2GB. 

Camera: Mini DV digital video camera connected via Firewire (IEEE 1394) or a camera 

connected using the A/V out plug then into a USB converter. 

2.2 Activating your Software 

The Activation/Registration system in Timewarp 4 now offers you a whole new level of flexibility. 

If you are connected to the internet you can now check your license back up onto our web based 

License Server, go to another computer, load Timewarp 4 on that second computer and then 

download your license to activate that second copy. 

In effect you could have copies of Timewarp at work and at home, and then move the license 

between both places (but not at the same time!). 

Getting your software to work is a 2 stage process, first you will Activate the software then 

Register yourself as a user. 

Step 1: Activation 

If the software is not already on the 

computer, install it from the downloaded 

file. 

Now start the application from the icon on 

the desktop. 



The Activation Manager will also open. 

Select the 'Activate Timewarp 4' option 

and click CONTINUE. 


Enter the 18 digit Activation Code you 

were sent by Siliconcoach. This will 

probably have come in an email with the 

software download link. 

Press the ACTIVATE button to complete 

this part. Please wait at least 20- 30 

seconds as the system is accessing the 

internet. 


System Setup 

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You will have probably downloaded the installation from 

from a link sent to you by Siliconcoach. You must double 

click on this downloaded installer file to actually install the 

software. 

The first time you install Timewarp 4 on a computer it will 

be in Demo mode. This will give you 45 days of fully 

functioning software before it must be activated. 

You can manually access the Activation Manager at any 

time by clicking on Windows START then ALL 

PROGRAMS, then TIMEWARP 4, then ACTIVATION 

MANAGER. 

If this is the first time that you’ve run Timewarp 4 on this 

PC then you will have begun a 45 day trial. The trial is fully 

functional and you can choose to just evaluate the 

software by selecting “Trial Timewarp 4 for XX days” and 

then clicking “Continue”. Each time the application runs it 

will ask you if you’d like to Activate the application until 

you do Activate the application.


Step 5 : Registration 

After the Activation process is complete 

(please wait 20-30 seconds) you will 

immediately be asked to complete the 

Registration process. 

This is very important as it allows you to 

manage your license(s) and is how we 

contact you for support issues. 

Press OK on this screen to move to the 

compulsory registration step. 

Step 6: Registration 

If you have never registered before 

using this system (i.e. most new 

Timewarp 4 users), press the REGISTER 

NOW button and follow the registration 

prompts on the screen that appears. 

If you have registered on this system 

before, enter your username (email) and 

password in to lower boxes and click the 

REGISTER button. 

Step 7: Registration 

Fill in all your details on this screen 

including a username, your email and you 

also need to make up a password. 

Press the CONTINUE button to continue. 

It is important that you use your real 

email as it is how we contact you for 

support and how you move your 

If you are Activating a computer that you have activated 

before, the number will be loaded for you automatically. 

If for some reason the system cannot register over the 

internet, first make sure you are actually accessing the 

internet by going to www.google.com. If that is OK but 

Timewarp does not activate, then choose the 'Import 

Activation Certificate' option. 

It is strongly recommended that you have an internet 

connection to manage your license and receive free 

updates to the software. However if you do not have an 

internet connection then select 'Manually activate using 

the phone or email'. Note that manual activation will make 

moving your license to another PC much more difficult and 

is therefore not recommended. 



license to another computer. 

Step 8 

Once you have registered you will get the 

Successful Activation window as shown 

on the right. 

Click EXIT to finish the process. 

Step 9 

If the Timewarp software does not start 

automatically, start the application from 

the icon on the desktop. 

Step 10 

For more resources visit the support site 

at www.siliconcoach.com and then click 

on SUPPORT from the upper right of the 

web site. 

Other Activation options: How do I ... 

Activate using a web browser? 

Activate manually without the internet? 

Deactivate my software? 

Move my software? 

System Setup 

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If you cannot remember your password then you need to 

contact support@siliconcoach.com. 

If you get any red flashing indicators when registering, hold 

your mouse over these indicators to see the error 

message.


2.3 Configuring your System 

Before you use the software you need to make sure your hardware is correctly set up. The image 

below show a typical configuration. 

Important Points: 

You can get your video source by using a MiniDV camera and a Firewire cable but you must 

have a Firewire port in your computer. Many computers do not have inbuilt Firewire but you 

can add a port using an Express Card. You can learn all about Firewire at http://www. 

siliconcoach.com/support/?page_id=372 . 

Most cameras nowadays do not have Firewire capabilities so you will need to use the A/V-out 

plug in your camera and then connect that into a Video to USB converter. NOTE: you will 

probably have to load software for the converter so make sure you follow their instructions 

carefully. 

Always use a tripod of some sort with your camera 

Built-in Web cam's are not good to use, they are generally too slow, too small, distort the 

image (fisheye) or cause crashes. Further they don't have flexibility for correct positioning like 

a stand alone camera does. 


Your First Session: Quickstart 

Part 

III


3 Your First Session: Quickstart 

This section is all about getting going in the software as quickly as possible. 

3.1 Setting up your gear 

Timewarp is essentially a delayed playback system for learning skills so it needs a live camera feed 

for the initial capture (although you can save a video capture as a project and review it later). 

Make sure it is all plugged in and turned on as shown below. 

3.2 Setting up your Project 

The screen has been divided into 4 clear steps, namely 

1. Select your device and its 

settings. 

2. Confirming you can see a 

video. 

3. Setting the Warp (delay, you 

can change this later). 

4. Pressing START to start 

recording. 

You will need: 

A MiniDV camera (uses a small tape). 

A Firewire cable. 

A Firewire port in your computer or a plugin 

card that has Firewire. 

MiniDV cameras are not made anymore. 

if you do not have one already you will 

need to use the USB option below. 

You will need: 

A camcorder that has a A/V out plug (this 

is most camcorders). 

A composite cable (yellow, red, white 

plugs at one end at least). 

A Video to USB converter to take the A/V 

output from the camera and convert it into 

a USB signal. 

A USB Cable. 


3.3 Watching video 


Your First Session: Quickstart 

1. Adjust the warp (delay) as necessary then press the WARP button to activate the new 

setting. 

2. Move the play head by: 

Left mouse click starts a loop 

Right mouse click plays as normal. 

3. Press the VIEW pull down and select CAMERA to watch the video feed in full screen. 

3.4 Tagging key events 

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Select the TAG tab 

Enter names for the 10 Tag buttons (you 

can leave them as numbers) 

Change to Button view to see bigger 

Tagging buttons 

Watch the computer screen and click on 

the relevant tag at the appropriate time. 

Select the RESULTS tab to see the 

results. 

Play, delete or export the tags of interest 

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How Do I .... 

Part 

IV


4 How Do I .... 

In this section you will find a series of topics on using the software and also what to do when things 

go wrong. 

4.1 Prepare for recording? 

As usual, good preparation will save a lot of stress later on. Once you have captured video there is 

very little that can easily be done to to improve it, you need to capture good video to start with. 

You can find many useful resources at the: 

Timewarp Product Support Centre at http://www.siliconcoach.com/support/?page_id=342. 

You should focus on: 

o Step 3 (Setting up your hardware) 

o Step 4 (Getting good video). 

Best Practice for Videoing area on the Siliconcoach website at http://www.siliconcoach.com/ 

support/?page_id=189. 

NOTE: You can now capture using Video to USB converter devices. For more information see "How 

do I find the best USB converter?" 

4.2 Set up to capture video? 

The Setup Screen is where you prepare for video capture or where you reload a previous Timewarp 

Project. 

You can learn about the Project screen at "How do I revisit a Project" 

The Live screen has been divided into 4 clear steps, namely 

a) Selecting the camera. 

b) Confirming you can see a 

video. 

c) Setting the Warp (delay). 

d) Pressing START to start 

recording. 

a. Selecting the Camera 

Selecting the camera and its corresponding settings is the only part that needs more explanation. 

First, you need to select a device from the pull down menu. Depending on the type of device there 

may be more settings you need to set. Some devices like Video to USB converters (eg Dazzle DVC 

100) have a huge number of settings, other devices (eg MiniDV cameras) have no settings. We have 

tried to filter out irrelevant settings but we cannot control them all as it is different for every device. 


The basic rules are: 


How Do I .... 

If you are using a Pal* or NTSC* MiniDV camera (uses a small tape) then there are no 

settings. 

If you are using a Pal camera with a Video to USB Converter then look for YUY2 at 720 x 576 

at 25 Hz. 

If you are using a NTSC camera with a Video to USB Converter then look for YUY2 at 720 x 

480 at 30 Hz (or 29.97 Hz). 

If you can't find those then look for 640 x 480 and 25 Hz (Pal) or 30Hz (NTSC). 

Anything less than 640 x 480 will result in a bad video image and pixelation (looks 'blocky'). 

Anything less than 25 Hz will result in video that appears to stutter or be jerky. 

Web cams (inbuilt or external) may or may not work but they do not provide a good image or a 

fast enough shutter so the video will look blurred and sluggish. 

I can't see a video image 

If you don't see any video image in Step 2 then try a different setting and wait about 20 seconds for a 

refresh. Try a few settings. 

If you still don't see a video image or don't see any Devices at all then go to "How do I get my 

camera to work?" 

Currently the Audio Settings are disabled so sound will not be captured with the video. 

*Pal is mainly in New Zealand, Australia, UK, parts of Europe and others. NTSC is mainly in USA, 

Canada, Japan and others. 

4.3 Change where my videos are stored? 

You can change where the video files are saved. 

To get to this Options screen select Tools from the top menu. 

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4.4 Find the best camera 

With the demise of MiniDV camcorders around the world in early 2010 we have had to change the 

way we get live video feeds into Timewarp 4. 

A few years ago it was all MiniDV connected to the computer via Firewire (Option 1), now we also 

use Video to USB converters (Option 2) which now means you can connect to any camera that has 

a A/V output. 

Also see 'How do I find the best USB converter?' 

A comparison of Firew ire and USB setups. 

Possible cameras 

Camera Notes 

Standard Definition Sony Camcorders 

High Definition Sony Camcorders The video will be recorded as Standard Definition 

Standard Definition Panasonic Camcorders 

High Definition Panasonic Camcorders The video will be recorded as Standard Definition 

Standard Definition Canon Camcorders 

High Definition Canon Camcorders The video will be recorded as Standard Definition 

Most camcorder makes Check they have an A/V output plug. 

All MiniDV cameras These cameras have A/V out as well as Firewire so 

can be used either way 

4.5 Find the best USB converter? 

With the demise of MiniDV camcorders around the world in early 2010 we have had to change the 

way we get live video feeds into Timewarp 4. A few years ago it was all MiniDV connected to the 

computer via Firewire (Option 1), now we also use Video to USB converters (Option 2) which now 

means you can connect to any camera that has a A/V output. 



How Do I .... 

A comparison of Firew ire and USB setups. 

(NOTE: The box betw een the camera and the computer in Option 2 is a USB converter) 

This new USB method dramatically increases the number of camera you can use. You can use any 

camera with a A/V output but you need to add a USB converter into the system. 

For those that still have MiniDV camcorders they will still work fine (providing you have the 

appropriate Firewire port in your computer and the correct cable). 

This image show what 

the A/V connections 

looks like in a Panasonic 

and a Sony camcorder. 

The plugs are in different 

places in each model but 

you are looking for the A/ 

V plug. 

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This is the type of A/V 

cable you will use. 

The yellow-red-white end 

of the cable is consistent 

but different 

manufactures use 

different single plugs at 

the other end. 

Fortunately the cable 

comes with the camera 

so all you need to get the 

USB converter (see 

below) 

This is a photos of the 

Dazzle USB converter, 

one of the brands 

recommended by 

Siliconcoach to work with 

Timewarp 4. 

Which Video to USB Converter should get? 

There are a lot of video converters available on the market and they are all slightly different so 

Siliconcoach has tested many and recommended a few. 

NOTE: Because of the ways different manufacturers convert the video 

signal to USB, Siliconcoach will only support the following models. 

Device 

Dazzle DVD Recorder Plus (DVC 100) 

Hauppauge USB Live 2 

Honestech VHS to DVD 4.0 

4.6 Get my camera to work 

Timewarp is essentially a delayed playback system for learning skills so it needs a live camera feed 

for the initial capture (although you can save a capture as a project and review it later). 

Therefore setting up you camera correctly is essential. This section focuses on trouble shooting 

camera problems. 

Trouble shooting 

If you are not getting a video image or your image has banding (lines across it) 

then: 



1. Review System Compatibility 

2. Review How do I set up to capture video 

3. Review Configuring your System 

4. Check your hardware. 

How Do I .... 

o Review How do I find the best camera and How do I find the best USB Converter 

o Check all connections into the camera, Video to USB converter and into the 

computer. 

o Check your camera is turned on and set to capture not replay. 

o Make sure you can see an image in the cameras viewfinder. 

5. Check if your device is in the Timewarp list. 

o Yes I can see it: Move on. 

o No I can't see it: A 'device' (eg a camera or a Video to USB Converter) must be 

detected by Windows before Timewarp can see it. Therefore you need to check you 

installed the drivers for it as per the manufacturers instructions. This is especially 

relevant with Video to USB converters, they usually need the software to be loaded 

before the device is plugged in. If you plug the device in before the manufacturers 

software is loaded it will load a Windows driver (software) and this will probably stop it 

from working. If you have done this you must uninstall any drivers for it and install the 

ones from the manufacturer. once the driver is correctly installed as per 

manufacturer's instructions restart Timewarp. 

6. Set your Video Settings: Each camera or Video to USB Converter will come with a unique set 

of video settings, you will need to choose the right one but fortunately there are only a few 

options that will work properly. If you are using the recommended Video to USB converters 

then these rules should apply. 

o If you are using a Pal camera (NZ, AUS, UK, etc) then use something that looks like 

'YUY2 720 x 576 at 25 Hz'. 

o If you are using a NTSC camera (USA, Canada, Japan, etc) then use something that 

looks like 'YUY2 720 x 480 at 30 (29.97). Hz' 

NOTE: 

o If your device is listed in the Timewarp pull down but you have no image in the Preview 

4.7 Revisit a Project? 

screen, the most common cause is the wrong format (eg PAL vs NTSC). 

o If your video has horizontal lines all over when you move in front of the camera, the 

most common cause is the wrong setting, ie it is 640 when is should be 720. 

The video file plus any tags and drawings you have created can now all be saved as a Timewarp 

Project and then imported back into the software at a later time for more review and analysis. 

Any projects you have saved will be listed in the Project tab in the Setup screen. To review one of 

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these projects just select it and press LOAD. 

4.8 Use the Timeline? 

The Timeline is the control centre of Timewarp 4. It is here that you navigate through the extremely 

long video captures. You can loop a segment of video, let it play, pause it or step it frame by frame. 

Controls 

Here is where you set the Lead-in and Lead-out times. 

The Lead-in time is the time before the time-point you 

left mouse clicked or when you pressed a Tag button. 

The Lead-out time is the time after the time-point you 

left mouse clicked or when you pressed a Tag button. 

If you press this button the play-head will be brought back into 

view. 

These are the Step back, Pause/Play, Step Forward 

buttons 

Pressing the warp button will bring the play head back to the 

warp time. 

You can adjust the warp time 

This is an approximation of the time you have left to capture 

shown in hours:minutes. 

Timewarp will not fill up your hard disk and leave you stuck, it 

will always leave about 2 GB free. 


4.9 Draw on the Video? 


How Do I .... 

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This is the Play Head, You can click on the timeline to move 

it. 

IMPORTANT 

Left mouse click starts a loop 

Right mouse click plays as normal. 

The Looping Box is bounded by a green box for live-Warped 

video and a blue box for a previously captured Project video. 

You can change the size of the looping box by dragging its 

ends. 

The thick vertical green line between the ends is the point on 

the timeline you clicked on (or tagged). The lead-in and Leadout 

times are taken from this point in time. 

[Zoom in and out] You can zoom in and out on the timeline by using he scroll 

wheel on your mouse while hovering the mouse over the 

timeline. 

Timewarp 4 has more flexible and powerful drawing tools. 

Chooser, use this to pick up drawing to move them or change their size. 

Draw a rectangle. 

Draw an oval. 

Draw a straight line. 

Draw an arrow. 

Draw a free-form line. 

Deletes ALL drawings. To delete ONE drawing, select it with the 

Chooser tool and press the Delete key on your keyboard. 

Captures an image of the video and drawing into the Clipboard. Also see 

"How do I save a screen shot". 

Line thickness. 

Line colour. 

Undo. 

Redo. 

Save or open a copy of screen drawings.


4.10 Save a Screen Shot? 

You can capture a Screen Shot of the video area (including any drawings) using the Screen Shot 

button. 

The Screen Shot button saves the image to the Clipboard (memory), from here you need to paste it 

into something else like Microsoft Paint that comes free with Windows. 

You can usually find the Paint application under ALL PROGRAMS, then ACCESSORIES. Once 

you image is in Paint, save it as an image file. 

4.11 Play extra video files? 

Although you could play video files in Timewarp 3, this functionality has been greatly improved in 

Timewarp 4. 

To play video files: 

1. Press the File button under the Exemplar Resource tab. 

2. Then press the Browse Folder button and navigate to the your video folder and then select 

it. All video-type files in that folder will be shown in the viewing area. 

3. Choose a video clip by double clicking on it. 

4. To play a click press the play button, it will loop automatically. 

5. You can section out a specific part of the video to play by moving the green and red 'end 

blocks' inward. 


4.12 Tag a segment of the timeline? 


How Do I .... 

Once you have your settings correct, tagging is simply a matter or pressing a Tag button (or a 

keyboard key) when you see a key event you want to review later. 

More Details 

Choosing the Timeline that a tag is taken from 

The tagging can either be set to: 

What you are seeing on the screen 

(i.e. the delayed or Warped view) 

This is the default setting. 

What is happing live in the real world. 

Setting the size of the Tag 

The next thing to check is your Lead-in and Lead-out times. These create the length of your tag. 

The lead-in time is from the instant you press one of the Tag buttons backward in time. 

The lead-out time is from the instant you press one of the Tag buttons forward in time. 

Giving your Tags names 

1. Choose Edit Mode from the Tag Mode chooser. 

2. Type your tag names in the spaces (Max 10 buttons). 

3. You can either tag in Edit Mode or choose Button View for bugger buttons and access to the 0-9 

keyboard keys. 

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4. You can save and reuse Tag Sets. 

4.13 Play and export a tag? 

Once you have tagged a set of segments on the timeline, you can play or export or delete them very 

easily. 

The key actions are: 

To play one tag, double click on it. 

To play a set of tags, tick them and then press the Play button. 

To delete a set of tags, tick them and then press the Delete button. 

To export a set of tags, tick them and then press the Export button (you will be asked where 

to save them). 

Tag, play and export screen 

You can sort the Label and Start columns by clicking on the heading at the top of the 

column. 


4.14 View the video in full screen? 


How Do I .... 

You can view the main screen and/or the Exemplar Resources screen without all the controls and 

tools. 

You can view: 

The main camera 

The exemplar resource 

The main camera and the exemplar resource 

The main camera and the exemplar resource (zooms in to fill the whole screen) 

View options 

NOTE: There are no controls or tools on this screen. You need to go back to the main screen to 

pause, loop, draw etc. 

4.15 Activate using a web browser? 

Sometimes the direct activation method will not work because of Proxy settings or Firewalls. 

Always try the direct Activation option first but if it continues to fail then you might try this web 

browser option. 

In this option the Activation Manager creates an Installation ID for you and you enter that, along with 

your License Number/Activation Code (sent to you via email), into the web page. 

Based on this ID and code the web page generates an Activation Certificate (a very long number) 

that you then copy back into the Activation Manager to complete the Activation process. 

Step 1 

Review Activating your Software before 

starting this option 

Step 2 

Open the Activation Manager as outlined 

in Step 1 above. 



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Step 3 

Enter the 18 digit Activation Code you 

were sent by Siliconcoach. This will 

probably have come in an email with the 

software download link. 

Now press the IMPORT ACTIVATION 

CERTIFICATE link. 

Step 4 

Your Installation ID will be generated for 

you automatically. 

You will need to copy the Installation ID 

and License Number into the web 

browser page. 

First, copy the Installation ID by pressing 

the copy button as shown. 

New press the "1. Use the browser to ..." 

link to open the correct web page. 

Step 5 

On the web page that opens, LEFT 

mouse click in the Installation ID box and 

then RIGHT mouse click and select 

PASTE. 


Switch back to the Activation Manager 

and copy the License Number by 

pressing the lower Copy button. 

Now back on the web page, LEFT mouse 

click in the License Number box and then 

RIGHT mouse click and select PASTE. 

Read the Terms and Conditions and tick 

the box if you want to proceed. 

Press GENERATE UNLOCK CODE/ 

CERTIFICATE to proceed. 

Step 6 

The next web page you will be taken to is 

the Registration page. 

If you have registered before, enter your 

details now but for most users this will be 

their first time so you need to press 

REGISTER NOW button. 

Step 7 

Fill in all your details on the next screen 

that appears including a username, your 

email and you also need to make up a 

password. 

Press the INSERT button to continue. 

It is important that you use your real 

email as it is how we contact you for 

support and how you move your 


Step 8 

An Activation/Unlocking Certificate is 


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generated for you. You need to copy this 

number back into the Activation Manger. 

Although there is a Copy to Clipboard 

button, it does not seem to work reliably 

in some browsers so it is better to do the 

following: 

a) LEFT mouse click in the area of all 

the numbers. 

b) Press the 'Ctrl' and 'A' keys at the 

same time to select all of the 

numbers. 

c) Press the 'Ctrl' and 'C' keys at the 

same time to copy the selection. 

Step 9 

You have now generated an Activation/ 

Unlocking Certificate that you need to put 

back into the Activation Manager. 

To do this you can: 

Press the Paste button as shown, 

or 

LEFT mouse click in the Unlock 

space and then RIGHT mouse click 

and select PASTE. 

Now press the IMPORT button to finish. 

Step 10 

This screen will confirm your Activation 

has been successful. 

Press EXIT to exit. 

Step 11 

If it is not already running, click on the 

Timewarp 4 icon to start the software 


4.16 Activate manually without Internet? 


How Do I .... 

It is a lot easier to activate the software using the internet options (Direct or Web browser) but if an 

internet based method is not an option, you can activate using email or phone. 

NOTE: In reality the unlock code you will be given is nearly 200 characters long so it is better to use 

email rather than the phone so you can copy and paste the numbers. 

In this option the Activation Manager creates an Installation ID for you and you send that, along with 

your License Number/Activation Code (the one sent to you via email), to Siliconcoach support staff ( 

support@siliconcoach.com). 

The Siliconcoach support staff will send back an unlock code that you paste into the Activation 

Manager to complete the Activation process. 

Step 1 

Review Activating your Software before 

starting this option 

Step 2 

Open the Activation Manager as outlined 

in Step 1 above. 



Step 3 

Click on the "Manually activate using the 

phone or email" link. 

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Step 4 

This screen gives you an Installation ID 

number. 

Send this ID number, along with your 

License Number, (the one Siliconcoach 

emailed to you) to: 


+64 3479 2577 (New Zealand) 

Step 5 

Siliconcoach will respond with an unlock 

code of about 200 characters. 

Copy this number from the email and 

paste it into the Unlock Code space. 

Now click on the ACTIVATE button. 

Step 6 

This screen will confirm your Activation 

You do not need to put your 18 digit License Number in 

here but it is a good idea because it will be remembered 

for the future. 


has been successful. 

Press EXIT to exit. 

Step 7 

If it is not already running, click on the 

Timewarp 4 icon to start the software 

4.17 Deactivate my software normally? 


How Do I .... 

Use the following steps to deactivate Timewarp 4 and check your license back up onto our Web 

based License Server. Use this option if you want to move your license to another computer. 

NOTE: If the Activation Manager fails to connect to the internet after a few attempts, you can try 

deactivating using a web browser. 

Step 1 

Start the Activation Manager by clicking 

Windows START then ALL PROGRAMS, 

then TIMEWARP 4, then ACTIVATION 

MANAGER. 

Step 2 

The Activation Manager will start and your 

license Code should be entered 

automatically. It is this license you will 

be checking back into the Web based 

License Server so as to be able to use it 

somewhere else at a later stage. 

Select the YES option then press 

CONTINUE to complete the process. 

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Step 3 

Completion will be confirmed with this 

Window. 

Click OK to finish 

4.18 Deactivate using a Web browser 

If your License Number is not inserted automatically, you 

need to enter it manually. This can happen if you have 

done a manual or Web Browseractivation. 

Now the copy of Timewarp 4 will not work on this machine. 

To re-activate it on this or any other machine follow the 

Activation instructions. 

Always try to use the normal deactivation process first, however the Activation Manager can fail if 

your Firewall or and Proxy Server prevents a connection to our server being established. If this 

happens here are some tips to help you: 

o If prompted by your antivirus or firewall software to unblock ‘activationmanager.exe’ please do 

so. 

o If you do not get this option and the process is blocked, get your network administrator to allow 

access to ‘activationmanager.exe’. 

o If you know that you use a proxy server and know what the settings are then you can enter 

them into the Activation Manager by clicking on the Proxy Settings button and then placing a 

check mark in Use proxy server. Now enter your proxy server address and port number and 

then click OK. These settings will be stored for future use. 

If you still can't get the Activation Manager to connect to our server then use the option below. The 

following steps will deactivate Timewarp 4 and check your license back up onto our Web based 

License Server using a Web browser. You may want to do this when you decide to move your 


WARNING, READ THIS FIRST: YOU MAY LOSE YOUR LICENSE 

PERMANENTLY. 

Don’t use this option unless you fully understand how do do it. 

If you don't work through the process correctly you can loose your license. 

We recommend you only use this option if you can't get the Activation 

Manager to connect via the Web normally or you are directed to by a 

Siliconcoach user support representative. 

Step 1 

Start the Activation Manager by clicking 


Windows START then ALL PROGRAMS, 

then TIMEWARP 4, then ACTIVATION 

MANAGER. 

Step 2 

The Activation manager will start. Select 

the MANUAL DE-ACTIVATION option. 

Step 3 

Press the "2. Use the browser to 

return ..." link. 

You are doing this to check that you can 

access the correct web site. If the 

correct web page does not appear 

then do not continue! 

The correct web page should look like the 

image in Step 8 below except it will not 

have any numbers in it yet. 

Step 4 

Once you have confirmed you have the 

correct Web page open in your browser, 

click on the EXPORT button in the 

Activation Manager 


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Step 5 

You will be asked to confirm your choice. 

If you choose to continue you must 

complete the whole process or you 

will have lost your license and may 

have to purchase a new one. 

If you are at all uncertain, press NO and 

contact support@siliconcoach.com. 

Step 6 

This screen gives you more information 

and instructions. 

Read it and click OK to continue. 

Step 7 

Go to the web browser (already open or 

click on the link "2. Use the browser 

to ..."). 

Step 8 

Now LEFT mouse click in the shaded 

area and then RIGHT mouse click and 

select PASTE to paste in the Certificate 

number. 

If you find your Web browser fails, then open Notepad 

(Under ALL PROGRAMS then ACCESSORIES) and 

paste your number in there. Save this file and contact 



Read the Terms and Conditions and tick 

the box if you want to proceed. 

Now click on DEACTIVATE LICENSE. 

Your license is now back on our Web 

server. 

Step 9 

This screen shows you that you have 

been successful. 

Now close your web browser. 

4.19 Deactivate manually without Internet 


How Do I .... 

Use this option if there is absolutely no way you can connect you computer to the internet. 

Even so you will still need email access on some computer so you can copy long numbers to the 

Timewarp 4's computer Activation Manager. 

You will need to contact support and be taken through the process step buy step. 


+64 3479 2577 (New Zealand) 

4.20 Move my software? 

The Activation/Registration system in Timewarp 4 offers you a whole new level of flexibility. 

If you are connected to the internet you can now check your license back up onto our web based 

License Server, go to another computer, load Timewarp 4 on that second computer and then 

download your license to activate that second copy. In effect you could have copies of Timewarp 4 

at work and at home, and then check in and check out the license so as to have a system useable 

in both places (but not at the same time!). 

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The Concept of Multiple Computers 

Steps: 

When you want to use Timewarp on Computer 1. 

-Load, activate and use Timewarp 4 on Computer 1. 

When you want to use Timewarp on Computer 2. 

-Deactivate Timewarp on Computer 1 and check the license up to the Web based License 

Server (Step A). 

-Load, activate and use Timewarp on Computer 2 (Step B). NOTE: Now you can’t use it on 

Computer 1. 

When you want to go back to using Computer 1. 

-Deactivate the Timewarp on Computer 2 and check the license up to the Web based 

License Server (Step C). 

-Activate the copy of Timewarp on Computer 1 (Step D). NOTE. You do not need to reload 

the software. 

When you want to go back to using Computer 2. 

-Repeat Step 3 above but deactivate Computer 1 then activate on Computer 2. 

There are some technical restrictions however. They are: 

You must have all machines connected to the internet during activation/deactivation. 

Some Firewalls and Proxy Server’s can prevent this process. 

o If prompted by your antivirus or firewall software to unblock ‘activationmanager.exe’ please do 

so. 

o If you do not get this option and the process is blocked, get your network administrator to allow 

access to ‘activationmanager.exe’. 

o If you know that you use a proxy server and know what the settings are then you can enter 

them into the activation manager by clicking on the Proxy Settings button and then placing a 

check mark in Use proxy server. Now enter your proxy server address and port number and 

then click OK. These settings will be stored for future use.

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