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Summary of Contents for Adaptec GameBridge AVC-1400
- Page 1 GameBridge USB 2.0 Edition AVC-1400 User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2005 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.
- Page 3 Adaptec Customer 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 ■...
- Page 4 Limited 1-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 one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product,...
- Page 5 TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. In return for acquiring a license to use the Adaptec software, which may include software from third party licensors and patches made available by Adaptec (“Software”), and the related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions: 1.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE European Union Compliance Statement...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
In this Guide Introduction Installing GameBridge Configuring InterVideo Home Theater Navigating InterVideo Home Theater Playing and Recording Console Games on Your PC Recording Videos Getting Help Technical Specifications... -
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Adaptec GameBridge™ AVC-1400 USB 2.0 Edition. This product allows you to connect and play console games on your computer in real time. You can record and save your best moves and gaming highlights and play them back to your friends. -
Page 10: System Requirements
What’s in the Kit In addition to the carrying pouch, your Adaptec GameBridge kit includes: 6-ft USB Cable with mini Type B connector GameBridge Unit 4-in-1 Audio Video Adapter Cable System Requirements To use GameBridge, you need a PC-compatible computer with: ®... - Page 11 Your GameBridge Unit Mini USB Port Power LED Status The LED on the top of GameBridge lights up to indicate the status of operation: LED Color Condition Green Steady Green Blinking 4-in-1 Audio/Video Connector Description Device is off. Device is ready to use. Data is being transferred.
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Page 12: Installing Gamebridge
Installing GameBridge This section steps you through the process of installing GameBridge, the device driver, and InterVideo Home Theater software. The installation program checks your computer to ensure that the minimum hardware requirements are met. Installing GameBridge is easy--the installation CD guides you through the process. - Page 13 Installing GameBridge 3 Click Install GameBridge. If the following message pops up, make sure GameBridge is not plugged into your computer, then click Continue. Note: If you click Cancel in this window, you must restart the installation process.
- Page 14 4 The Install GameBridge window opens, alerting you to connect GameBridge to your computer’s USB 2.0 port. At this time, you will connect all the equipment. 5 Connect GameBridge to your computer using the provided USB cable. Note: To operate properly, GameBridge requires USB 2.0. If you plug GameBridge into a USB 1.1 port, you’ll see the following message during driver installation indicating that GameBridge will run at a reduced (USB 1.1) speed:...
- Page 15 6 Connect GameBridge to your game console using the provided 4- in-1 Audio Video cable. GameBridge can be connected to ® PlayStation 2, Xbox Connect white audio plug to white audio port and red audio plug to red audio port. Note: To record videos, connect GameBridge to a camcorder or VHS the same way .
- Page 16 At this time, the following message may be displayed. Click Continue Anyway. Note: Adaptec drivers are fully tested and certified to work with GameBridge. 8 Select Install the Software Automatically (default) and click Next. Your computer detects the new hardware.
- Page 17 10 The Found New Hardware Wizard opens again, repeat through Step 9 to install the device drivers Note: To check if the driver is installed properly, see Installing Your Device Drivers? on page 11 The InterVideo Home Theater software installer launches automatically.
- Page 18 12 After the installation is complete, click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. 13 After the computer restarts, you are ready to set up InterVideo Home Theater and then play and record games. See InterVideo Home Theater on page Windows 2000 SP4 To install GameBridge, follow these steps: 1 Turn on your computer.
- Page 19 Installing GameBridge 3 Click Install GameBridge. If the following message pops up, make sure GameBridge is unplugged from the computer, then click Continue. Note: If you click Cancel in the following window, you must restart the installation process. If your computer does not have DirectX 9.0 installed, the following window opens.
- Page 20 4 The Install GameBridge window opens, alerting you to connect GameBridge to your computer’s USB 2.0 port. At this time, you will connect all the equipment. 5 Connect GameBridge to your computer using the provided USB cable. Installing GameBridge...
- Page 21 6 Connect GameBridge to your game console using the provided 4- in-1 Audio Video cable. GameBridge can be connected to ® PlayStation 2, Xbox Connect white audio plug to white audio port and red audio plug to red audio port. Note: To record videos, connect GameBridge to a camcorder or VHS the same way .
- Page 22 8 If the following window opens, click Finish to continue. 9 If this window opens, click Yes. Note: Adaptec drivers are fully tested and certified to work with GameBridge. Note: To verify the driver is installed properly, follow the instructions provided in...
- Page 23 10 The InterVideo Home Theater software installer launches automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions. 11 After the installation is complete, restart your computer. 12 After the computer restarts, you are ready to set up InterVideo Home Theater and then play and record games. See InterVideo Home Theater on page Installing GameBridge Configuring...
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Page 24: Configuring Intervideo Home Theater
Configuring InterVideo Home Theater Once you have installed the software and connected GameBridge, you should configure InterVideo Home Theater. To do so, make sure InterVideo Home Theatre is not running. Then, open the Configuration window by going to your Start menu on the Windows desktop and selecting Programs>... - Page 25 3 Adjust your game’s video brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation level by moving the appropriate sliding bar. As you slide the bar, you’ll see the changes take place in the preview window. If you decide you don’t like the changes, click the Default button to return to the original settings.
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Page 26: Navigating Intervideo Home Theater
Navigating InterVideo Home Theater Navigating InterVideo Home Theater You can navigate InterVideo Home Theater using the on-screen control panel. Using the Control Panel The Control Panel opens in the lower right corner of the InterVideo Home Theater window. By default it disappears 10 seconds after your last action on the window, but you can modify or disable that time using the Configuration window (see Configuring InterVideo... -
Page 27: Playing And Recording Console Games On Your Pc
Playing and Recording Console Games on Your PC With GameBridge, you can convert video from your game console to your computer screen, maximizing your gaming environment and enhancing the quality of your game’s graphics. You can: Play console games on your computer (see this page). ■... - Page 28 Playing and Recording Console Games on Your PC Note: The first time you open GameBridge, the Settings window is displayed. Using this window, you can define the basic settings for video and recording. See Customizing the GameBridge Settings on page 22 for more information.
- Page 29 Customizing the GameBridge Settings 1 From the main GameBridge window, click Settings. The Settings window displays. 2 Check the following settings: Setting Selections Video Adaptec Capture GameBridge Device AVC-14x0/15x0 Input Source Composite S-Video Record Good Quality Better Best To determine your computer’s CPU speed, go to your desktop and right-click the My Computer icon.
- Page 30 Recording Your Game With GameBridge, you can capture a video of a game as you play it—with NO impact on performance. GameBridge allows you to play and record simultaneously. 1 Ensure you have enough disk space on your hard drive to accommodate the new file.
- Page 31 Burning the Video of Your Game to a VCD Once you have recorded your game, you can burn it to a VCD and share the evidence of your superior skills with your friends. 1 From the GameBridge screen, click Recorded Content. 2 Select the recording that you want to burn to a VCD.
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Page 32: Recording Videos
Recording Videos With GameBridge, you can record video from your camcorder or VCR and save the video clips on your computer. Then you can view the videos or burn them to a VCD. 1 Attach your camcorder or VCR to GameBridge the same way you would attach your game console (see 2 Open InterVideo Home Theater, then select the GameBridge option. -
Page 33: Getting Help
■ directly to your computer’s USB port. You may also need to reinstall the drivers. Adaptec recommends that you only use a USB 2.0 port to ■ connect GameBridge to your computer. Ensure that the GameBridge is properly connected and that the ■... - Page 34 1 On the bottom left of your desktop, click Start, select Settings, click Control Panel, then double-click System. The System Properties window opens. 2 Click the Hardware tab, then select Device Manager. Adaptec GameBridge AVC-1400/1500 Need Help with GameBridge? Getting Help...
- Page 35 2000, you may see a yellow exclamation mark next to the driver in Device Manager. This should only occur if you have not yet installed the InterVideo Home Theater software. Install the InterVideo software to complete the driver installation. Adaptec AVC-1400 USB Device Need Help with Getting Help...
- Page 36 Need Help Recording? Ensure that you have enough room on your hard drive to record the game or video you want. Use this table to estimate the amount of disk space required: Capture Setting Good Better Best Disk space required for 1 minute of recording 11 MB 32 MB...
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Page 37: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technology Video Input Audio Input Video Capture Format Bit Rate Video Standards Video Resolutions PC Interface Regulatory Certifications USB 2.0 Composite (RCA) S-Video Stereo Audio (Left/Right RCA) MPEG-1 Variable-1.15Mb/s to 6Mb/s NTSC up to 720 x 480 NTSC up to 720 x 576 PAL USB 2.0 FCC Class B... - Page 38 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA ©2005 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: CDP-00076-01-B, Rev B LF...