StarTech.com SVID2USB22 User manual

USB Video Capture Adapter
USB to S-Video/Composite
Video Capture Cable Adapter
with Audio
SVID2USB22
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Verifying Installation.....................................................................2
Software Installation (Optional) ...................................................3
Specifications.................................................................. 4
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information...................................................... 5

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Introduction
The StarTech.com SVID2USB22 USB 2.0 S-Video/Composite video
Capture Cable lets you connect devices that output S-Video or
Composite video to a computer, through an available USB 2.0 port.
The cable also features two channel RCA stereo audio inputs, that let
you capture the audio that accompanies the S-Video or Composite
video signal. Support for TWAIN drivers to enable various third party
video capture software, the capture cable offers real time MPEG1 and
MPEG2 recording.
Packaging Contents
1 x SVID2USB22 video capture adapter•
1 x Driver Installation CD•
1 x Software Installation CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
USB 2.0 enabled computer system with available port•
Microsoft• ®Windows®2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)

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Installation
Please insert the included Driver CD into the CD-ROM Drive.1.
At the Windows desktop, click Start, Run.2.
Type D:\ AV Grabber\Setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your3.
CD-ROM drive letter)
If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this4.
driver software anyway” or “Continue Anyways” option to proceed
Restart Windows to complete the driver installation.5.
Once the computer has booted into Windows, plug the SVID2USB226.
adapter cable into an available USB2.0 port.
Windows should automatically detect new hardware and begin to7.
load the drivers.
If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this8.
driver software anyway” or “Continue Anyways” option to proceed.
Connect the video source to the video capture adapter either9.
through S-Video (black) or composite video (yellow) using the
appropriate cables. Stereo audio (red/white) can also be connected
to the adapter.
Verifying Installation
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer”
in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management
window, select Device Manager from the left window panel.

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Click on the “+” (plus sign) in front of “Sound, video and game
controllers”, “AV Grabber” should be displayed under this category.
Software Installation (Optional)
To install Ulead®VideoStudio®for use as video capture and editing
software, follow these installation steps. If other video capture/editing
software is to be used, then this is not necessary.
Place the Ulead Video Studio SE CD into a CD-ROM drive and1.
setup should launch automatically. If setup does not launch, use
Windows Explorer to navigate to appropriate CD-ROM drive and run
the Setup.
The installation wizard will start the installation process, click OK to2.
start installing.
NOTE: The serial installation key is included on the back of the CD
sleeve.
Follow the installation wizard and complete the steps to finish Ulead3.
VideoStudio 11 SE DVD software.
NOTE: For any further assistance with installation, how-to-use or
troubleshooting VideoStudio problems, please contact the developer of
the software, Ulead (www.ulead.com).

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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
Connectors
1 x USB type A
1 x RCA composite (yellow)
2 x RCA stereo audio (red/white)
1 x S-Video female (black)
LEDs 1 x Power
Video System NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Maximum Video Resolution 720x480 (NTSC), 720x576 (PAL)
Video Encoding Support MPEG1, MPEG2
Dimensions 92.0mm x 33.0mm x 11.0mm
Weight 60g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
(32/64-bit)

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Technical Support
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commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need
help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access
our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and
downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned
for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does
not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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