Adaptec VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User Manual
Adaptec VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User Manual

Adaptec VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User Manual

Adaptec videooh! avc-2000 video converter kit: user guide
Hide thumbs Also See for VideOh! PCI AVC-2000:

Advertisement

VideOh! PCI AVC-2000
User's Guide
R

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Adaptec VideOh! PCI AVC-2000

  • Page 1 VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • 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 TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. (1) 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...
  • Page 8 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface).
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    In this Guide Introduction What’s in the Package System Requirements This is Your AVC-2000 Installing Your AVC-2000 Plugging In Installing the Drivers Installing MyDVD Using MyDVD Registering Your AVC-2000 Troubleshooting Your AVC-2000 Technical Specifications...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    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 ®...
  • Page 11: What's In The Package

    What’s in the Package Your Adaptec VideOh! PCI package includes: Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI MPEG-2 capture card 6-foot RCA to RCA Audio/Video (A/V) cable VideOh! CD, including drivers and Sonic MyDVD software VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 Installation Guide System Requirements To use your VideOh! PCI kit, you need a PC-compatible computer...
  • Page 12: This Is Your Avc-2000

    VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide This is Your AVC-2000 Audio-L port Audio-R port S-Video port Video port Adapter bracket PCI connector...
  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Plugging In

    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. You can use the audio plugs of the A/V cable included in your VideOh! PCI kit to connect to the Audio-L and Audio- R ports.
  • Page 16: Installing The Drivers

    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...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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 appears, as shown in the Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI Device figure below. If the AVC-2000 doesn’t appear, see Troubleshooting Your AVC-2000 on page...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Installing the Drivers 7 Click Finish to complete the installation. 8 When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
  • Page 24 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 below. If the AVC-2000 doesn’t appear, see on page appears, as shown in the figure Troubleshooting Your AVC-2000...
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26 VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide 4 Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 27 Properties window opens. 2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI Device below. If the AVC-2000 doesn’t appear, see on page Installing the Drivers appears, as shown in the figure Troubleshooting Your AVC-2000...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 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. Installing the Drivers...
  • Page 30 VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide 6 Insert your Windows 98SE CD, then click OK. 7 Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 31 2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2000 PCI Device below. If the AVC-2000 doesn’t appear, refer to AVC-2000 on page Installing the Drivers appears, as shown in the figure Troubleshooting Your...
  • Page 32: Installing Mydvd

    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.
  • Page 33: Registering Your Avc-2000

    Refer to the online documentation included with MyDVD and the video editing tool for help using these software applications. Registering Your AVC-2000 To ensure your eligibility for support and upgrades, and to qualify for future promotions, please register your AVC-2000 on the Adaptec website at register.adaptec.com Troubleshooting Your AVC-2000...
  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    VideOh! PCI AVC-2000 User’s Guide Technical Specifications Technology Video Input Video Capture Format Bit Rate Video Standards Audio Input PC Interface Form Factor Power Regulatory Certifications Composite (RCA) S-Video (7-pin DIN) MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Variable within DVD specification NTSC (720 x 480, 480 x 480, 352 x 480, 352 x 240)
  • Page 35 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. AB, LB 09/02...

Table of Contents