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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.
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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,...
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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.
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(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. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS...
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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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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).
In this Guide Introduction What’s in the Package System Requirements This is Your AVC-2200 Plugging In Your AVC-2200 Installing the Drivers Installing MyDVD Using MyDVD Registering Your AVC-2200 Troubleshooting Your AVC-2200 Technical Specifications...
VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Adaptec VideOh! DVD AVC-2200. With your VideOh! DVD 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-2200 and ®...
What’s in the Package Your Adaptec VideOh! DVD package includes: Adaptec AVC-2200 USB 2.0 MPEG-2 capture device 6-foot USB cable 6-foot RCA to RCA Audio/Video (A/V) cable External power adapter VideOh! CD, including drivers and Sonic MyDVD software VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 Installation Guide...
VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide This is Your AVC-2200 Status LEDs Power LED Audio Input ports Video Input port S-Video Input port USB port Power port FRONT BACK...
To set up your AVC-2200: 1 Connect the power adapter to a power source and to the Power port on the back of the AVC-2200. The Power LED on the front of the unit lights up when the power is on.
VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide Installing the Drivers Before you can begin capturing video, you must install the VideOh! DVD device drivers. Follow the complete set of installation instructions provided for your operating system to ensure that the driver is properly...
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Windows XP When you plug in your AVC-2200, Windows XP automatically detects it and 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...
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VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide 3 Click Continue Anyway. Windows installs the driver. 4 Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Installing the Drivers 5 Click Yes to restart your computer. Note: If you plug your AVC-2200 into a USB 1.1 port, this message appears during driver installation: A hi-speed USB device is plugged into a non-hi-speed USB hub. This message indicates that your AVC-2200 will run at a reduced (USB 1.1) speed.
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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-2200 USB Device figure below. If the AVC-2200 doesn’t appear, refer to Troubleshooting Your AVC-2200 on page...
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Windows 2000 When you plug in your AVC-2200, Windows 2000 automatically detects it and 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...
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VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide 3 Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. 4 Select only CD-ROM drives, then click Next. Windows locates a driver file.
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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. Installing the Drivers...
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VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide 7 Click Finish to complete the installation. 8 When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
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2 Open Device Manager. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2200 USB Device below. If the AVC-2200 doesn’t appear, refer to AVC-2200 on page appears, as shown in the figure Installing the Drivers Troubleshooting Your...
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VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide Windows Me When you plug in your AVC-2200, Windows Me automatically detects it and 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...
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Installing the Drivers 4 Click Finish to complete the installation.
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2 Open Device Manager, and select View devices by type. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2200 USB Device below. If the AVC-2200 doesn’t appear, refer to AVC-2200 on page appears, as shown in the figure Troubleshooting Your...
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Windows 98SE When you plug in your AVC-2200, Windows 98SE automatically detects it and 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...
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VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide 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.
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Installing the Drivers 6 Insert your Windows 98SE CD, then click OK. 7 Click Finish to complete the installation.
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2 Open Device Manager, and select View devices by type. 3 Click Sound, video and game controllers, and check that Adaptec AVC-2200 USB Device below. If the AVC-2200 doesn’t appear, refer to AVC-2200 on page appears, as shown in the figure Troubleshooting Your...
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. Using MyDVD Use Sonic MyDVD (shown in the example below) to transfer your videos onto your computer in digital format and create VCDs or DVDs.
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VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide When you install MyDVD, a video editing application is also installed. Use this tool to edit your digital videos and add music, transitions, and titles. Refer to the online documentation included with MyDVD and the...
Double-check all cable connections. Try connecting to a different USB port on your system. If your AVC-2200 is connected to a USB hub, try connecting it directly to a system USB port. Ensure that the AVC-2200 is properly connected and that the drivers have installed correctly.
VideOh! DVD AVC-2200 User’s Guide Technical Specifications Technology Video Input Video Capture Format Bit Rate Video Standards Audio Input PC Interface Form Factor Power Regulatory Certifications USB 2.0 Composite (RCA) S-Video (7-pin DIN) MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Variable within DVD specification...
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