Adaptec VideOh! DVDAVC-2210 User manual

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VideOh! DVD AVC-2210
User’s Guide

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Copyright
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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.
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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries,
used under license.
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other countries, used under license.
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without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this
document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from
errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained
herein.
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reservation and without notification to its users.
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OTHER REMEDIES.

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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. The TSID number identifies your product and support status.
■The TSID number is included on two white, bar-coded labels, like the example
below. Affix your TSID label to the printed Installation Guide.
Support Options
■Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask.adaptec.com for
articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product.
■For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support
Specialists at ask.adaptec.com.
■To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call
[phone]. Or, you can order cables online at
www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.
Europe
■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com.
■German and English: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at
ask-de.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked
questions for your product.
For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support
Specialists at ask-de.adaptec.com.
■French: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-fr.adaptec.com
for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your
product.
For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support
Specialists at ask-fr.adaptec.com.
■To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call
[phone]. Or, you can order cables online at
www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.
Japan
■Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask.adaptec.co.jp
■Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.co.jp.

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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,
provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility
or to Adaptec.
2. Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will
either be new or reconditioned. All replaced parts or products shall become the property of
Adaptec. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged by accident,
misuse, abuse or as a result of unauthorized service or parts.
3. Warranty service is available to the purchaser by delivering the product during the
warranty period to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec and providing
proof of purchase price and date. The purchaser shall bear all shipping, packing and
insurance costs and all other costs, excluding labor and parts, necessary to effectuate repair,
replacement or refund under this warranty.
4. For more information on how to obtain warranty service, write or telephone Adaptec at 691
South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035, [phone].
5. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS
BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, OR AS A RESULT OF
UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS.
6. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH NOW
OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT SHALL (A) HAVE NO GREATER
DURATION THAN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, (B) TERMINATE
AUTOMATICALLY AT THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH PERIOD AND (C) TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW BE EXCLUDED. IN THE EVENT THIS PRODUCT BECOMES
DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADAPTEC AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE
EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE.
7. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

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Adaptec Software License Agreement
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE
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BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE
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TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED
PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.
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from third party licensors and patches made available by Adaptec (“Software”), and the related
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a. Use the Software on a single computer system, which is not intended for use by more
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disc creation, and that the database and all data derived therefrom must be maintained in
confidence in accordance with the provisions of Section 4. This license does not grant you
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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.
EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED,
AS TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
8. The entire liability of Adaptec and its Licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of
this warranty, shall be:
a. The replacement of any media not meeting the above limited warranty which is
returned to Adaptec; or:
b. if Adaptec or its distributor is unable to deliver replacement media which is free from
defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning
the Software and your money will be refunded.
THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ADAPTEC AND
ITS LICENSORS WILL PROVIDE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY.
9. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL ADAPTEC OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO
YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF
ADAPTEC OR A LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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countries may restrict the export and re-export of the Software. You agree that you will not
export or re-export the Software or documentation in any form in violation of applicable
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11. Government Restricted Rights. The Software is subject to restricted rights as follows. If the
Software is acquired under the terms of a GSA contract: use, reproduction or disclosure is
subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable ADP Schedule contract. If the Software is
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by the Government is subject to the restrictions of this Agreement in accordance with 48
C.F.R. 12.212 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and its successors and 48 C.F.R.
227.7202-1 of the DoD FAR Supplement and its successors.
12. General. You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that by
using the Software you agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that
it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between Adaptec and you, and
supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communication
between Adaptec and you relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No additional or
any different terms will be enforceable against Adaptec unless Adaptec gives its express
consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in writing signed by an
officer of Adaptec. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to
use the Software legally and responsibly. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal
laws of the state of California, without regard to or application of its conflicts of laws
principles, except as to copyright matters, which are covered by Federal law. This
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provision of this Agreement be declared unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such
provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the remainder
hereof. All rights in the Software not specifically granted in this Agreement are reserved by
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Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact Adaptec by
writing to:
Adaptec, Inc.
Legal Department
691 South Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. However, if this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
■Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to ensure compliance of
this unit to the specified limits of the rules.
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.
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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European Union Compliance Statement
This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, in
accordance with:
■EN55022 (1998) Emissions
■EN55024 (1998) Immunity:
–EN61000-4-2 (1998) Electrostatic discharge: ±4 kV contact, ±8 kV air
–EN61000-4-3 (1998) Radiated immunity
–EN61000-4-4 (1995) Electrical fast transients/burst: ±1 kV AC, ±0.5 kV I/O
–EN61000-4-5 (1995) Surges ±1 kV differential mode, ±2 kV common mode
–EN61000-4-6 (1996) Conducted immunity: 3 V
–EN61000-4-11 (1994) Supply dips and variation: 30% and 100%
In addition, all equipment requiring U.L. listing has been found to comply with EMC
Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC in accordance with EN60950 with
amendments A1, A2, A3, A4, A11.
Australian/New Zealand Compliance Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by
the Spectrum Management Agency.
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). This equipment is designed for home
use but it may causes radio frequency interference problem if used too near to a
television or radio. Please handle it correctly per this documentation.

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In this Guide
Introduction 2
What’s in the Package 3
System Requirements 3
This is Your AVC-2210 4
Plugging In Your AVC-2210 5
Installing the Drivers 6
Installing Sonic MyDVD 21
Creating A Video Project With MyDVD 21
Sharing Your DVD or VCD 27
Finding More Information 27
Registering Your AVC-2210 27
Need Help with Your AVC-2210? 28
Need Help Capturing Your Video? 32
Need Help Burning Your Video? 33
Technical Specifications 34

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Adaptec VideOh!™DVD
AVC-2210. 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-2210 and
the Sonic®MyDVD®software.
■Organize and burn VCDs and DVDs with MyDVD. Add
backgrounds to your videos, and menus for easy navigation.
■Edit your videos with the digital video editing tool integrated
with MyDVD, if you want to add music, transitions, and titles
to your movies.
This User’s Guide tells you how to set up your VideOh! DVD
hardware, and provides detailed instructions for installing and
using the VideOh! DVD software.
DISCLAIMER: This product or software may be designed to assist you in reproducing materials in
which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner.
Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may
be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damaged and other remedies. If you are
uncertain about your rights you should contact your legal advisor.

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What’s in the Package
What’s in the Package
Your Adaptec VideOh! DVD package includes:
■Adaptec AVC-2210 USB 2.0 MPEG-2 capture device
■A stand for the Adaptec AVC-2210
■6-foot USB cable
■6-foot RCA to RCA Audio/Video (A/V) cable
■External power adapter
■VideOh! Installation CD, including drivers and Sonic MyDVD
software
■VideOh! DVD AVC-2210 Getting Started printed guide
System Requirements
To use your VideOh! DVD kit, you need a PC-compatible computer
with:
■Intel Pentium III 600 MHz (or faster) processor
■Windows®98SE, Windows Me®, Windows 2000®, or
Windows XP®
■Available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
■256 MB RAM
■350 MB free disk space for applications
■420 MB to 570 MB free disk space per 10 minutes of captured
video (depending on the video quality setting you choose)
See Need Help Capturing Your Video? on page 32 for more
information on video quality settings.
■Sound card
■CD-ROM drive
■CD-Recorder or DVD-Recorder for output
■Video card and monitor that support 16-bit color at 1024 x 768
resolution (24/32-bit color and higher resolution
recommended)

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This is Your AVC-2210
Power LED Status
The LED on the front of the AVC-2210 lights up to indicate the
status of operation. The following table indicates the status modes.
LED Color Condition Description
Off - Device is off
Orange Steady Device is on, firmware is loading, also
indicates standby mode
Orange Blinking Error—for help, see Need Help with Your
AVC-2210? on page 28
Green Steady Firmware succesfully loaded and ready for
use
Green Blinking A/V data is being transferred
S-Video Input port
Audio Input ports
Power port
USB port
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
You can also take your AVC-2210 out of its stand and
lay it flat on your desk. Built-in rubber pads keep it in
place when it’s notin its stand.
Power button
Power LED
Video Input port
Stand

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Plugging In Your AVC-2210
Plugging In Your AVC-2210
To set up your AVC-2210:
1Connect the power adapter.
(See the figures on page 4 if you need help locating the ports on
your AVC-2210.)
2Connect your video device to your AVC-2210 using the
included A/V cable. Your device may have a proprietary cable.
S-Video users only—Connect your S-Video cable (not included)
to your analog video device using the S-Video port on your
AVC-2210. You can use the audio plugs of the A/V cable
included in your VideOh! DVD kit to connect to the Audio-L
and Audio-R ports.
Connect red audio plugto red
audio port and white audio
plug to white audio port
Connect yellow video plug to
yellow video input port

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3Turn on your computer if you haven’t already done so, then
connect the AVC-2210 to your computer using the provided
USB 2.0 cable.
4Insert the VideOh! Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
5Turn on the AVC-2210 by pressing the Power button. The LED
on the front of the AVC-2210 will light up orange when first
powered on.
Note: If the VideOh! DVD Software Installation screen
appears, exit this screen until driver installation is
complete.
Now you are ready to install the device drivers.
Installing the Drivers
Before you can begin capturing video, you must install the VideOh!
DVD device drivers.
Installation is an easy two-step process. First you install the USB
loader, then you install the device driver. Follow the complete set
of installation instructions provided for your operating system to
ensure that the driver is properly installed :
■For Windows XP, see page 7.
■For Windows 2000, see page 10.
■For Windows Me, see page 14.
■For Windows 98SE, see page 16.

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Installing the Drivers
Windows XP
Windows XP automatically detects your device and opens the
Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow
the instructions provided in this section.
Note: Before installing the driver, make sure the VideOh!
Installation CD is in your CD-ROM drive.
To install the driver:
1In the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the software
automatically..., then click Next.

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2If this window appears, click Continue Anyway.
Note: Adaptec drivers have been fully tested and certified
to work with the AVC-2210 device.
Windows installs the driver.
3Click Finish to complete the USB Loader installation.
4From the Found New Hardware Wizard, repeat steps 1 and 2 to
install the device drivers.
5Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Installing the Drivers
6Click Yes to restart your computer.
Note: If you plug your AVC-2210 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-2210 will run at a
reduced (USB 1.1) speed. To ensure maximum
performance, plug your AVC-2210 into a USB 2.0 port.
(For information on USB 2.0 adapters and hubs, go to the
Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.)
Note: To check if the driver is installed properly, you can
follow the instructions provided in Need Help Installing Your
Device Drivers? on page 28.

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Windows2000
Windows 2000 automatically detects your device and opens the
Found New Hardware Wizard. To perform the installation, follow
the instructions provided in this section.
Note: Before installing the driver, make sure the VideOh!
Installation CD is in your CD-ROM drive.
To install the drivers:
1In the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.

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Installing the Drivers
2Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next.
3Select only CD-ROM drives, then click Next.
Windows locates a driver file.

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4Click Next.
Note: The drive letter for your CD-ROM may be different
than the one shown in the example above.
5Click Finish to complete the USB Loader installation.
6Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install the device drivers.