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Adaptec AVC-3610 Getting Started

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Adaptec AVC-3610
Getting Started

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  • Page 1 Adaptec AVC-3610 Getting Started...
  • 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 Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number.
  • Page 4 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. 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 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 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 6 Using the Remote Control Getting Help Congratulations on your purchase of the Adaptec Adaptec AVC-3610 is a dual-tuner USB 2.0 device that turns your laptop or desktop computer into a television (TV), digital video recorder, and radio. Because the Adaptec AVC-3610 is a dual-tuner device, you can connect it to two TV sources at the same time (see information).

  • Page 7: What's In The Kit

    Getting Started What’s in the Kit? Your Adaptec AVC-3610 kit includes: Adaptec AVC-3610 Stand A/C Power Adapter Cable Splitter Remote Control USB Cable CD (Includes Driver and Getting Started Guide) 1-ft RF Coaxial 6-ft RF Coaxial Cables (2) Cable Infrared (IR)

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System Requirements To use your Adaptec AVC-3610, you need: Desktop or laptop computer manufactured by a Microsoft Media Center partner, with: Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system Available USB 2.0 port TV connection (you may also require a cable or satellite set-top...
  • Page 9 This is Your Adaptec AVC-3610 Note: You can also take your Adaptec AVC-3610 out of its stand and lay it flat on a table. Back Note: When connecting your Adaptec AVC-3610, you may not use all the ports or all the cables included in the kit.
  • Page 10 Connects your TV source Connects a second TV source to your computer The ports on the front of the Adaptec AVC-3610, marked Input 2, are only used to connect the second TV source in dual-tuner setups (see page 15). This Table describes these ports.

  • Page 11: Start Here

    This section provides setup instructions for your Adaptec AVC-3610. Start Here! This Guide offers many ways to set up your AVC-3610. Before you start cabling and connecting, make sure you know which set of instructions to follow. You need to know three things before you begin: 1 TV source?—The Adaptec AVC-3610 can be connected to any of...
  • Page 12 One S-Video connection and one composite video connection Extra cables may be required to complete these connections Other Connections You can connect FM radio to the Adaptec AVC-3610. A cable for this connection is included in the kit. (See on page 24 for instructions.)
  • Page 13 Regular TV or Cable TV Without Set-top Box (Single-tuner) For this setup, you will use the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610. You will need: One RF coaxial cable One USB cable Note: All required cables are included in the kit. See help identifying the cables.
  • Page 14 Note: All required cables are included in the kit. See help identifying the cables. To connect the Adaptec AVC-3610: 1 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the AVC-3610 to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Back of AVC-3610...
  • Page 15 3 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV1 jack on to the TV Out port on your set-top box. 4 Connect the IR blaster cable from the AVC-3610 to your box. You must connect the IR blaster cable to be able to change channels.
  • Page 16 Regular TV or Cable TV Without Set-top Box (Dual-tuner) For this setup, you will use the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610. You will need: Three RF coaxial cables One USB cable Cable splitter Note: All required cables are included in the kit. See help identifying the cables.
  • Page 17 Refer to your set-top box documentation for additional connection information. For this setup, you will use the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610. You will need: Five RF coaxial cables (three are included in the kit)
  • Page 18 You must connect IR blaster cables to be able to change channels. a Plug an IR blaster cable into the IR 1 port on the Adaptec AVC-3610. Then, peel the protective paper off the emitter end of the cable and adhere it over, or as close as possible to, the infrared lens of Set-top Box (A).
  • Page 19 If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you can obtain improved video quality by using a composite A/V cable instead of an RF coaxial cable when connecting your Adaptec AVC-3610. Note: See Start Here! on page 10 connection types and quality levels.
  • Page 20 (Refer to your set-top box documentation for help making these connections.) Single-tuner connection—Use the Audio-in and Video-in ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610 to connect to your set-top box. Back of AVC-3610 Composite Video Cable Dual-tuner connection—Use the Audio-in and Video-in...
  • Page 21 Note: For dual-tuner connections, follow the instructions in Step 5 on page a Plug the IR blaster cable into the IR 1 port on the Adaptec AVC-3610. b Peel the protective paper off the emitter end of the cable, then adhere it over, or as close as possible to, the infrared lens of your set-top box.
  • Page 22 (S-Video Connection) If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you can obtain improved video quality by using an S-Video cable instead of an RF coaxial cable when connecting your Adaptec AVC-3610. Note: See Start Here! on page 10 connection types and quality levels.
  • Page 23 To connect the Adaptec AVC-3610: 1 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the Adaptec AVC-3610 to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. 2 Connect the composite video cable from the Adaptec AVC-3610 to your set-top box. Connect the red and white connectors only, matching the colors of the connectors to the colors of the ports: Single-tuner connection—Use the white (L) and red (R)
  • Page 24 Note: For dual-tuner connections, follow the instructions in Step 5 on page a Plug the IR blaster cable into the IR 1 port on the Adaptec AVC-3610. b Peel the protective paper off the emitter end of the cable, then adhere it over, or as close as possible to, the infrared lens of your set-top box.
  • Page 25 You can listen to FM radio on your computer by connecting the included FM radio antenna cable (see Note: You can’t use your Adaptec AVC-3610 to listen to FM radio and watch TV at the same time. To complete the connection: 1 Connect the FM radio antenna cable to the on the back of your Adaptec AVC-3610.
  • Page 26 Windows detects the Adaptec AVC-3610 and starts the Found New Hardware Wizard. This wizard steps you through the process of installing the necessary device driver. 4 When prompted, insert the Adaptec AVC-3610 CD into your CD drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the device driver.

  • Page 27: Confirming The Setup

    Refer to the Windows Media Center online help for more information. Confirming the Setup To ensure that the Adaptec AVC-3610 has been set up properly, you may want to double-check that it appears in the Windows Device Manager. 1 On the bottom left of your desktop, click the Start button, then click Control Panel.

  • Page 28: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control The remote control is designed to work with Windows XP Media Center 2005. You can use it to open and navigate Media Center, change channels, view and record TV programs, and more. Note: The remote control won’t work with any other software, and can’t be used to control your computer or any equipment connected to your computer.
  • Page 29 My Pictures, My Videos STOP Stops the selected media. When you press STOP while you’re watching TV, the Adaptec AVC-3610 continues to record in the background. RECORD Records TV programs. To record a TV show while you’re watching live TV, press RECORD.
  • Page 30 Button Description SKIP In live TV or recorded TV, moves forward 30 seconds. In the Program Guide, moves forward 12 hours. BACK Returns to the previous window in Media Center. MORE Displays additional information about a selected media file—when available—such as artist information or program summary.

  • Page 31: Getting Help

    Getting Help Registering Your Adaptec AVC-3610 To ensure your eligibility for support and upgrades, and to qualify for future promotions, please register your Adaptec AVC-3610 on the Adaptec Web site at Getting Help From Adaptec If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most...

  • Page 32: Need Help

    Need Help? First, check the Status Light blinking green when the Adaptec AVC-3610 is connected and working properly. The Status Light changes color and condition to indicate when there’s a problem. This Table suggests steps to take when a problem occurs: Status Light is...
  • Page 33 You may need to uninstall, then reinstall them. Refer to your computer’s documentation for more information. Disconnect the TV input cable from your Adaptec AVC-3610 and connect it to a working TV. If the problem is with the TV signal, check if your cable or satellite service is having transmission problems.
  • Page 34 Try connecting the USB cable into a different USB port on your computer. If your Adaptec AVC-3610 is connected to a USB hub, try connecting it directly to your computer’s USB port. Disconnect all other USB devices from your computer, leaving only the Adaptec AVC-3610 plugged in.
  • Page 35 Ensure that the FM radio antenna cable is properly connected and positioned. (See Try repositioning the FM radio antenna cable for improved radio reception. Ensure that the Adaptec AVC-3610 has been configured to receive at least one TV signal. (See page 25 for help running Media Center Setup.) Ensure that you are not trying to watch or record live TV and listen to the radio at the same time.
  • Page 36 Adaptec AVC-3610 kit? Do the remote control batteries need to be changed? Is there something blocking the line-of-sight between the remote control and the IR receiver on the Adaptec AVC-3610? Are all the cables properly connected to and from the Adaptec AVC-3610?
  • 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-00051-01-A, Rev. A LB 08/05...