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- Page 1 VideOh! PCI AVC-2010 Getting Started DISCLAIMER: This product may be designed to assist you in reproducing materials. In doing so, you must have permission from the copyright owner of the materials to avoid violating copyright law and being subject to payment of damages and other remedies.
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Page 2: What's In The Kit
Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your Adaptec VideOh! PCI Video Converter kit. With this kit, you can convert analog video from your camcorder or VCR into digital format to create you own Hollywood style video CDs (VCDs) or DVDs VideOh! PCI lets you capture you favorite video clips and organize and customize them to suit your imagination. -
Page 3: Installing Your Avc-2010
Do not touch the gold PCI connector or any components on the card. 5 Insert the AVC-2010 card into the PCI expansion slot. Press down firmly until the card clicks into place. When installed properly, the card should appear level with the expansion slot. - Page 4 6 Secure the card bracket with the screw you removed in 7 Close the computer cabinet and reattach the power cord. 8 Turn on your computer. Windows detects the AVC-2010 and starts the Found New Hardware Wizard. This wizard steps you through the process of installing the necessary drivers.
- Page 5 Composite Video Input port Audio-L Input port Audio-R Input port Connect your video device to your AVC-2010 using the included A/V cables or the proprietary cable that came with your device. S-Video users can use their S-Video cable (not included) and the A/V cables included in the VideOh! kit.
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Page 6: Creating A Video Project With Mydvd
Before you begin creating: Make sure your analog video device (such as a camcorder or VCR) is connected to the AVC-2010 and switched on. If you have an external DVD/CD recorder, make sure it is connected to your computer and switched on. You need a DVD-Recordable drive and appropriate media to burn DVDs. - Page 7 2 Move the mouse pointer over either DVD-Video or Video CD, then click Create or Modify a... Project. The Main project window appears. 3 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.
- Page 8 5 To begin transferring your video to your computer, click Start Capturing. MyDVD captures your video, including the audio. Note: If you get any error messages at this point in your video capturing, stop your analog video device and see Need Help Capturing Your Video? on page 6 When you want to stop transferring your video to your computer, click Stop Capturing, then stop or pause your analog...
- Page 9 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 project window. 1 From the Main project window, double-click the thumbnail for the video clip you want to trim.
- Page 10 If playback appears fuzzy and unclear (for example, the edges of objects, especially objects in motion, are feathered), it is because of a difference between how televisions and computer monitors display video. This effect is not noticeable when you play back the finished DVD or VCD disc on your TV. If your computer’s processing speed is less than 800 MHz or if you are using a slower video card, your preview video in the MyDVD Capture window may appear choppy.
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Page 11: Finding More Information
AVC-2010 by going to the Adaptec Web site at Getting Help If you have any problems installing or using your AVC-2010, work through the tips and hints in this section. Need Help with Your AVC-2010? Ensure that your analog video device is connected and powered Double-check all cable connections. - Page 12 For optimum 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. Refer to the Getting Help section of the User’s Guide on the CD for help...
- Page 13 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 of your questions here. If you need further assistance: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently ask.adaptec.com...
- Page 14 Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Part Number: 513613-06, Ver. AA LB 04/03 © 2003 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Microsoft, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
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