Adaptec 2042900ENFR User Guide
Adaptec 2042900ENFR - VideOh! DVD Media Center USB 2.0 Edition Manual
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VideOh!TM DVD Media Center USB 2.0 Edition AVC-2310 User's Guide R - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 2
information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 3
asked questions for your product. For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at ask-de.adaptec.com. ■ French: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-fr.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 4
, or refund the purchaser's purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser's expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec. 2. Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will either be new or reconditioned. All - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 5
an additional copy of the Software may be made to support such use. As used in this license, the Software may not use the Software in a computer service business, including in time sharing applications. The all copies or modifications in any form. Adaptec will have the right to terminate our license - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 6
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 , INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF ADAPTEC OR A LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 7
, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. AVC-2310 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 8
B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface). This equipment is designed for home use but it may causes radio frequency interference problem if used too near to a television or radio. Please handle it correctly per this documentation. viii - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 9
In this Guide Introduction 2 Plugging In Your AVC-2310 5 Installing the Drivers 6 Installing the Software 21 Connecting Your Device 22 Watching and Recording TV with WinDVR 23 Creating a TV Project with WinDVR and MyDVD 36 Creating A Video - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 10
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Adaptec VideOh!TM Media Center kit. With this kit, you can watch television on your computer, and convert television (TV) programs and analog video from your - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 11
the Kit Your Adaptec VideOh! Media Center kit includes: AVC-2310 Stand 6-foot USB cable VideOh! CD, including drivers, software, and User's Guide VideOh! AVC-2310 Remote control and 2 AA batteries Standard 6-foot A/V cable External power adapter Getting Started guide System Requirements To - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 12
This is Your AVC-2310 FRONT VIEW Power button Power LED (See table for details) Infrared receiver (for remote control) Audio Input ports Composite Video Input port S-Video Input port Introduction BACK VIEW Power port USB port Antenna/cable connector (TV) Stand You can also take your AVC-2310 out - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 13
Status on page 4 for more information.) Note: If the VideOh! Software Installation screen appears, exit this screen. Now you are ready to install the device drivers. 5 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 14
easy two-step process. First you install the USB loader, then you install the device driver. 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 7. ■ For Windows 2000, see page 10. ■ For - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 15
the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. Note: Before installing the driver, make sure the VideOh! CD is in your CD-ROM drive. To install the driver: 1 In the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the software automatically - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 16
2 If this window appears, click Continue Anyway. Note: Adaptec drivers have been fully tested and certified to work with the AVC-2310 device. Windows installs the driver. 3 Click Finish to complete the USB Loader installation. 4 From the Found New Hardware Wizard, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 17
USB 2.0 port. (For information on USB 2.0 adapters and hubs, go to the Adaptec website at www.adaptec.com.) Note: To check if the driver is installed properly, follow the instructions provided in Need Help Installing Your Device Drivers? on page 48. Now you're ready to install the software. See page - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 18
detects your device and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. Note: Before installing the driver, make sure the VideOh! CD is in your CD-ROM drive. To install the drivers: 1 In the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 10 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 19
Installing the Drivers 2 Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. 3 Select only CD-ROM drives, then click Next. Windows locates a driver file. 11 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 20
4 Click Next. Installing the Drivers Note: The drive letter for your CD-ROM may be different than the one shown in the example above. 5 Click Finish to complete the USB Loader installation. 6 When the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, repeat steps 3 through 5 to install the device drivers. 12 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 21
the Drivers Note: Adaptec drivers have been fully tested and certified to work with the AVC-2310 device. 8 Click Finish to complete the installation. 9 When the installation is complete, restart your computer. Note: To check if the driver is installed properly, follow the instructions provided - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 22
detects your device and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. Note: Before installing the driver, make sure the VideOh! CD is in your CD-ROM drive. To install the driver: 1 In the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 14 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 23
. 4 When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, repeat Steps 1 through 3 to install the device drivers. Note: To check if the driver is installed properly, follow the instructions provided in Need Help Installing Your Device Drivers? on page 48. Now you're ready to install the software. See page 21 to - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 24
98SE Windows 98SE automatically detects your device and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow the instructions provided in this section. Note: Before installing the driver, make sure the VideOh! CD is in your CD-ROM drive. Note: You may need your Windows 98SE CD to - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 25
Installing the Drivers 2 Select Search for best driver..., then click Next. 3 Select only CD-ROM drive, then click Next. 17 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 26
4 Click Next. Installing the Drivers Note: The drive letter for your CD-ROM may be different than the one shown in the example above. 5 Click Finish to complete the USB Loader installation. 18 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 27
Installing the Drivers 6 From the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next, then follow Steps 2 through 4 to install device drivers. 7 If required, insert your Windows 98SE CD, then click OK. 19 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 28
file, you may get a version conflict message. Select to keep the newer driver file. Note: To check if the driver is installed properly, follow the instructions provided in Need Help Installing Your Device Drivers? on page 48. Now you're ready to install the software. See page 21 to continue. 20 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 29
Installing the Software Installing the Software Once the drivers are installed, you are ready to install InterVideo® Explorer to display the CD contents, then click autorun.exe. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install WinDVR. Note: If you are prompted to install DirectX, do so. WinDVR - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 30
Connecting Your Device Connecting Your Device Follow these steps to connect your video device (VCR or camcorder) or TV source (cable, satellite receiver, antenna, and so on) to the AVC-2310. Connecting a Video Device Connect your video device to the AVC-2310 using the included A/V cable or the - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 31
WinDVR Watching and Recording TV with WinDVR InterVideo WinDVR allows you to watch and record TV programs on your computer. This section of the User's Guide explains how to: ■ Navigate WinDVR. See page 24. ■ Open WinDVR. See page 26. ■ Complete the initial set-up for WinDVR. See page 26. ■ Open the - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 32
keyboard, or the remote control included in the VideOh! kit. This section provides an overview of all three navigation tools. In the remainder of this Guide, the remote control is used as the primary navigation tool. Note: If you have a digital cable or satellite receiver, see Using a Set-top Box on - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 33
Watching and Recording TV with WinDVR Using the Remote Control The remote control requires two AA batteries (included in the kit) and features buttons and functions similar to standard TV remote controls. Its special features are explained in the Figure below. Time Shift Controls VOL- Activates - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 34
the initial set-up. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the software to meet your specific needs: 1 In the Device window: ■ For Device, select Adaptec USB Capture Device. ■ For Source, select TV TV programming schedules for your location through an electronic program guide (EPG). 26 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 35
at any time in the Setup window. (See page 28.) 5 Adaptec recommends that you keep the default Storage Location information. Note: For more you can access TV-specific settings such as closed-captioning and the electronic program guide (EPG). To open the TV Panel, click the Sub-Panel button (shown - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 36
Watching and Recording TV with WinDVR Watching TV You can use your computer monitor like a regular television to view live TV (TV programs that are currently on). To watch TV: 1 Open WinDVR by pressing Power on the remote control. 2 AutoScan for available channels, if required. To do an AutoScan, - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 37
Watching and Recording TV with WinDVR Time-shifting You can use WinDVR's Time Shift mode to pause, replay, or skip commercials while watching live TV. In Time Shift mode, you decide how to watch TV-you can watch your own instant replays, take a break from a live program then rejoin it where you left - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 38
jump backward 10 seconds. You can change these default values on the Display tab of the Setup window. See Customizing WinDVR on page 35 for instructions. Press Live on the remote control to instantly jump to a live view of the TV program being buffered. 3 Press Stop on the remote control to - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 39
Watching and Recording TV with WinDVR 3 Press Stop on the remote control to exit Time Shift mode and return to Live TV mode. WinDVR prompts you to type a name for the recorded program. 4 Type the file name, then click OK. The file is saved to your hard drive. Recording TV You can use WinDVR to - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 40
to record a TV program or remind you of an upcoming program. To schedule recording: 1 Open the TV Panel. (See page 27 for instructions.) 2 Click Schedule. The Schedule window appears. 3 Click Create. A wizard opens and helps you create a schedule. 4 Follow the wizard to schedule a recording or - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 41
each scheduled program and change the TV Channel setting to 3. 2 Manually change the channel on your set-top box before the scheduled recording the TV Panel to connect to an Web-based programming guide that displays program schedules and helps you schedule future programs troubleshooting the EPG. 33 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 42
: 1 Click Program on the Control Panel to open the Play dialog box. Default program names can be changed. Click Rename, then follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Click on the program you want to watch, then click Play. 3 Click Stop when you are finished viewing the program. 34 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 43
settings at any time. To make changes to the WinDVR set-up: 1 Open the TV Panel and click the Setup button. (See page 27 for instructions.) The Setup window opens. 2 Make setting changes as required. Click ? on the Control Panel if you need help understanding the setting options. 3 Click Apply, then - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 44
Creating a TV Project with WinDVR and MyDVD Creating a TV Project with WinDVR and MyDVD This section provides the basic steps for creating a TV project to be burned to DVD or CD for storage and future viewing. Note: To create a video project, see page 40. To get more information, refer to the online - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 45
Creating a TV Project with WinDVR and MyDVD Importing to MyDVD To burn a recorded TV program onto a DVD or CD, you must first import it to MyDVD. 1 Close WinDVR. Do not open MyDVD when WinDVR is running. 2 Start MyDVD by double-clicking the Sonic MyDVD icon on your desktop. The Welcome window - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 46
use as the thumbnail picture that is displayed in your Main project window. See Trimming Your Video on page 44 for detailed trimming and editing instructions. 38 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 47
Previewing Your Project on page 45 for information on preview quality and troubleshooting. When you are satisfied with how your DVD or VCD project looks viewing. See Burning Your DVD or VCD on page 45 for detailed instructions. Finding More Information To learn more about how to use Sonic MyDVD and - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 48
Creating A Video Project with MyDVD Creating A Video Project with MyDVD These instructions give you the basic steps for capturing your video, trimming it, and then burning it to DVD or CD. Note: To create a television project, see - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 49
Creating A Video Project with MyDVD Capturing Your Video To successfully capture your video, make sure you complete each step in the order given. 1 Start MyDVD by clicking the Sonic MyDVD icon on your desktop. The Welcome window appears. Click here for more information 2 Move the mouse pointer over - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 50
Creating A Video Project with MyDVD 3 On the Main project window (shown in Step 2 on page 41), click Capture. The Capture window appears. These buttons won't operate your analog video device. Use the Play, Stop, and other control buttons on your device to control your analog video tape. 4 Press the - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 51
Creating A Video Project with MyDVD 8 Click Done when finished. Your video clip is saved and you will see a thumbnail picture on your Main project window. The layout shown in the MyDVD Main project window is what your DVD menu will look like on your TV. Note: If you plan to do multiple video - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 52
Creating A Video Project with MyDVD Trimming Your Video Now that you've captured some video footage, you can trim it. For example, you can change your Start and End points. You can also choose the specific video frame that you want to use as the thumbnail picture that is displayed in your Main - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 53
drivers for your computer's video and/or audio card may minimize this problem. Check your video or sound card manufacturer's website for driver 2 On the Main project window, click Burn. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. You will be notified when your DVD or VCD is successfully completed. On - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 54
Creating A Video Project with MyDVD Sharing Your DVD or VCD Now that you've captured your video and burned it to a DVD or CD, you're ready to share it. You can play your newly created DVD on most compatible DVD players. You can play your newly created VCD on most compatible DVD players or CD-ROM - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 55
eligibility for support and upgrades, and to qualify for future promotions, please register your AVC-2310 on the Adaptec Web site at register.adaptec.com. USB port on your computer. In doing so, you may need to reinstall the drivers. ■ If your AVC-2310 is connected to a USB hub, try connecting it - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 56
has installed properly, you may want to double-check your driver installation. For Windows XP 1 On the bottom left of your tab. 2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2310 USB Device appears, as shown in the figure below. Note: The screen you see - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 57
double-click System. The System Properties window opens. Click the Hardware tab. 2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2310 USB Device appears, as shown in the figure below. Note: The screen you see on your computer may be different than the one - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 58
click System. The System Properties window opens. 2 Open Device Manager, and select View devices by type. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2310 USB Device appears, as shown in the figure below. If the AVC-2310 doesn't appear, refer to Need Help with Your AVC-2310 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 59
powered on. ■ Disable sleep/hibernate mode on your computer. Refer to your computer's documentation for instructions. Note: Recording must be scheduled at least four minutes in advance. ■ Your computer must be programs. ■ Refer to your EPG Web site for help using and troubleshooting the EPG. 51 - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 60
quality when creating DVDs, use the Best setting (in the MyDVD Capture window) when capturing video clips. However, if you have limited disk space, Adaptec recommends that you choose the Better or Good capture setting. Use this table to estimate the amount of disk space required: Sonic MyDVD Disk - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 61
your device, go to the Capture Window (as shown in Step 3 of Capturing Your Video) and under Record Settings, click Change. Make sure Adaptec USB Capture Device is selected. ■ To avoid choppy video in a captured file, especially a long video clip, disable any scanning background programs such as - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 62
Format Bit Rate Video Standards PC Interface Power Regulatory Certifications USB 2.0 Composite (RCA) S-Video (7-pin DIN) Standard antenna plug with stereo sound support: F-Conn (NTSC) IEC (PAL) Stereo Audio (Left/Right RCA) MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 VCD and variable within DVD specifications NTSC format at - Adaptec 2042900ENFR | User Guide - Page 63
R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA ©2003 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513548-06, Ver. AA, LB 04/03
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VideOh!
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DVD Media Center
USB 2.0 Edition
AVC-2310
User’s Guide