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VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page ii Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Copyright © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trademarks Adaptec, VideOh!, and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page iii Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Adaptec Technical Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number ■ ■ Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page iv Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page v Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Adaptec Software License Agreement PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page vi Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM 7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensors warrant only that the media upon which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page vii Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page viii Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 2 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Adaptec VideOh! PCI AVC-2000. With your VideOh! PCI kit, you can convert your analog videos into digital format and create your own Video CDs (VCDs) and DVDs. ■ Capture your favorite video footage with your AVC-2000 and the Sonic® MyDVD® software. ■ Organize and burn VCDs and DVDs with MyDVD.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.
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VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 5 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing Your AVC-2000 Installing Your AVC-2000 To install your AVC-2000 adapter: 1 Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the AVC-2000 adapter by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer). 2 Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord. Open the computer cabinet, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 6 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide 5 Insert the AVC-2000 adapter into the PCI expansion slot. Press down firmly until the adapter clicks into place. When installed properly, the adapter should appear level with the expansion slot. Note: Depending on the tightness of the PCI slot, gentle but firm force may be required to insert the adapter. 6 Secure the adapter bracket with the slot cover screw you removed in Step 3.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 7 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Plugging In Plugging In Follow the picture below to connect your computer and your analog video device to the AVC-2000 adapter. Connect the Audio-L and Audio-R ports to the audio ports on the analog video device Connect the Video port to the video port on the analog video device S-Video users only—Connect your S-Video cable (not included) to your analog video device and the S-Video port on your AVC-2000.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 8 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Installing the Drivers Before you can begin capturing video, you must install the VideOh! PCI device drivers. Follow the complete set of installation instructions provided for your operating system to ensure that the driver is properly installed: ■ For Windows XP, see page 9. ■ For Windows 2000, see page 12. ■ For Windows Me, see page 17. ■ For Windows 98SE, see page 20.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 9 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers Windows XP After you install the AVC-2000 and restart your computer, Windows XP automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. When the installation is complete, ensure that the driver is installed properly by following the instructions provided in Double-Checking Driver Installation on page 11.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 10 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide 3 Click Continue Anyway. Windows installs the driver. 4 Click Finish to complete the installation. 5 Click Yes to restart your computer.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 11 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers Double-Checking Driver Installation To verify that the driver is installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Check that Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI Device appears, as shown in the figure below. If the AVC-2000 doesn’t appear, see Troubleshooting Your AVC-2000 on page 25.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 12 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Windows 2000 After you install the AVC-2000 and restart your computer, Windows 2000 automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. When the installation is complete, ensure that the driver is installed properly by following the instructions provided in Double-Checking Driver Installation on page 16.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 13 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers 3 Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. 4 Select only CD-ROM drives, then click Next. Windows locates a driver file.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 14 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide 5 Click Next. Note: The drive letter for your CD-ROM may be different than the one shown in the example above. 6 Click Yes.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 15 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers 7 Click Finish to complete the installation. 8 When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 16 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Double-Checking Driver Installation To ensure that the driver has installed properly for your Windows 2000 system: 1 On your desktop, double-click My Computer, double-click Control Panel, then double-click System. The System Properties window opens. 2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI Device appears, as shown in the figure below.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 17 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers Windows Me After you install the AVC-2000 and restart your computer, Windows Me automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. When the installation is complete, ensure that the driver is installed properly by following the instructions provided in Double-Checking Driver Installation on page 19.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 18 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide 4 Click Finish to complete the installation.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 19 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers Double-Checking Driver Installation To ensure that the driver has installed properly for your Windows Me system: 1 On your desktop, double-click My Computer, double-click Control Panel, then double-click System. The System Properties window opens. 2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI Device appears, as shown in the figure below.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 20 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Windows 98SE After you install the AVC-2000 and restart your computer, Windows 98SE automatically opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. When the installation is complete, ensure that the driver is installed properly by following the instructions provided in Double-Checking Driver Installation on page 23.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 21 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers 4 Select only CD-ROM drive, then click Next. 5 Click Next. Note: The drive letter for your CD-ROM may be different than the one shown in the example above.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 22 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide 6 Insert your Windows 98SE CD, then click OK. 7 Click Finish to complete the installation.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 23 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Installing the Drivers Double-Checking Driver Installation To ensure that the driver has installed properly for your Windows 98SE system: 1 On your desktop, double-click My Computer, double-click Control Panel, then double-click System. The System Properties window opens. 2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI Device appears, as shown in the figure below.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 24 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Installing MyDVD To install MyDVD: Insert the VideOh! CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If the VideOh! CD is already in your CD-ROM drive, reinsert it to activate the software installation screen. Using MyDVD Use Sonic MyDVD to transfer your videos onto your computer in digital format and create VCDs or DVDs.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 25 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM Registering Your AVC-2000 When you install MyDVD, a video editing application is also installed. Use this tool to edit your digital videos and add music, transitions, and titles. Refer to the online documentation included with MyDVD and the video editing tool for help using these software applications.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 26 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Technical Specifications Technology PCI Video Input Composite (RCA) S-Video (7-pin DIN) Video Capture Format MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Bit Rate Variable within DVD specification Video Standards NTSC (720 x 480, 480 x 480, 352 x 480, 352 x 240) PAL (704 x 576, 480 x 576, 352 x 576, 352 x 288) Audio Input Stereo Audio (Left/Right RCA) PC Interface 32-bit PCI (v2.2) at 33/66 MHz Form Factor 4.
VideOh PCI AVC-2000 Book.book Page 2 Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:19 PM R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513270-06, Ver.
