SIIG USB 2.0 Video Capture Device User manual

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04-0561C
USB 2.0 Video Capture Device
Quick Installation Guide
Features and Benefits
• USB 2.0 Plug and Play
• Supports External A/V/S-video inputs
• Supports VCD/DVD/SVCD authoring
System Requirements
• PC computer with an available USB 2.0
port and soundcard
• Windows®7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-
bit) / XP (32-/64-bit)
Serial Number Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial
number is required. Do not use this serial
number for the software Product Key.
The instructions on how to find the software
Product Key is on page 11.

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Package Contents
•USB 2.0 Video Capture Device
• USB extension cable
• Software CD
• Quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1: Layout
Note: When using the S-Video
connection, you must also connect Audio
L/R to hear the sound.
Video In
Audio L/R
USB connector
S-Video

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Driver Installation
Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. Boot up Windows. At the Windows desktop
insert the software CD.
At the AutoPlay box: Click Open folder to
view files. Double click Setup.
If the AutoPlay box doesn't start: Click Start
button, in Start Search, type D:\setup.exe,
then press Enter. (Change D: to match your
CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
2. Click Yes or Allow.
3. Choose your Language, then click Next.
4. At Ready to install, click Install
5. At Windows Security, click Install.
6. At Install Shield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.
7. Insert the USB 2.0 Video Capture Device into
an available USB port and the driver will
install automatically.
8. Go to Honestech VHS to DVD Installation
and install the software utility.

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Windows XP (32-bit)
1. Boot up Windows. Insert the USB 2.0 Video
Capture Device into an available USB port.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard.
For XP SP2 or later: Click No, not this time,
then click Next.
For XP SP1 or earlier: Go directly to step 3.
3. Check Install from a list or specific
location, click Next. Insert the software
CD.
4. Check Include this location in the search,
uncheck the other box, type in D:\XP32,
then click Next. (Change D: to match your
CD-ROM drive letter)
5. Click Continue Anyway, then click Finish.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 to complete the driver
installation.
7. Go to Honestech VHS to DVD Installation
and install the software utility.
Windows XP (64-bit)
1. Boot up Windows. Insert the USB 2.0 Video
Capture Device into an available USB port.

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2. At the Found New Hardware, click No, not
this time, then click Next.
3. Insert the software CD, select Install the
software automatically, then click Next.
4. Click Continue Anyway.
5. Click Finish.
6 Click OK to restart Windows.
7. When Windows resumes, go to Honestech
VHS to DVD Installation and install the
software utility.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Right click Computer or My Computer,
then click Manage.
For Windows 7 / XP: Click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Click Continue, then
click Device Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and game
contollers.
3. SMI Grabber Device or USB 2.0
Video&Audio Capture Device should be
displayed.

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Honestech VHS to DVD Installation
The USB 2.0 Video Capture Device includes
Honestech VHS to DVD video capture software
for capturing, editing and burning to CD/DVD.
Follow the directions below to install the software.
Important: When starting the program for the
first time you will be prompted to enter a Product
Key. The Product Key is found on the software CD
sleeve. Additonal instructions on how to find the
Product Key is on page 11.
Note: The screen resolution must be at
1024x768 or higher in order for the video
capture program work properly.
1. Insert the software CD.
For Windows 7: Click Start, in the Start
Search box,type in D:\App\Setup.exe,
press Enter, click Yes. (Change D: to match
your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
For Windows Vista: Click Start, in the Start
Search box,type in D:\App\Setup.exe,
press Enter, then click Allow. (Change D:
to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

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For Windows XP: Click Start, Run, type in
D:\App\Setup.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM
drive letter)
2. Select your language, then click Next.
3. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
4. Check I accept the terms of the license
agreement, then click Next.
5. At Choose the Destination Location, click
Next.
6. At Select Program Folder, click Next.
7. At Ready to Install the Program, click
Install.
8. At Windows Media Format 9 Series
Runtime Setup, click Yes, click Yes again,
then click OK. Skip this step and go directly
to step 9 if not prompted.
9. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Note: Disable sleep and hibernation modes
when recording or capturing.

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Product Key
When starting Honestech VHS to DVD for the
first time you will be prompted to enter a Product
Key. The Product Key is found on the software CD
sleeve. The Product Key can also be found in the
contents of the software CD in a file called Key.txt.
Double click this file to view the Product Key.
Starting Honestech VHS to DVD
Click Start/All Programs/Honestech VHS to
DVD.../Honestech VHS to DVD 3.0 SE.
Note: The first time starting Honestech
VHS to DVD you will be prompted to
enter a Product Key, see image below.
The Product Key is located on the software
CD sleeve, please see Product Key, on
page 11 for more information.

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Honestech VHS to DVD Users Guide
For detailed instructions on how to use the
Honestech VHS to DVD software, please click
Start/All Programs/Honestech VHS to DVD.../
Help for Honestech VHS to DVD... or click the
question mark on the top right side of your screen
while the Honestech VHS to DVD... is running.
Capture
In this phase you can capture video. Make sure
your video source is playing on the main screen.
Click Record to start capture.
Saved Videos

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Burn
In this phase, your saved videos can be burned
onto DVD/CD. Drag and drop your saved
videos from the screen on the far right onto the
main screen. Click Burn to save to DVD/CD.
Troubleshooting
• If Windows does not detect the USB 2.0
Video Capture Device, plug it into a different
USB port.
• If you get no sound/image during capture,
make sure your sound card is operating
properly. Reinstall the soundcard drivers if
necessary.
• For the best performance, update the drivers
for your soundcard.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product
having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product
is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

PRODUCTNAME
USB 2.0 Video Capture Device
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
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.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
USB 2.0 Video Capture Device is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are
registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only
and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
November, 2010 Copyright © 2010 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
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