StarTech.com SVID2USB23 User manual

Manual Revision: 02/11/2011
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SVID2USB23
USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable
*actual product may vary from photo

Instruction Manual
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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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3
Software Installation (Optional) ........................................................................................................... 4
Specications ..........................................................................................5
Technical Support ..................................................................................6
Warranty Information ............................................................................6

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
The StarTech.com SVID2USB23 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 oers real time MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x USB Video Capture Cable
• 1 x Driver Installation CD
• 1 x Software Installation CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• USB 2.0 enabled computer system with available USB port
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)

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Installation
1. Please insert the included Driver CD into the CD-ROM Drive.
2. At the Windows desktop, click the Start button, then “Run”. If this option is not
available from the Start menu, press and hold the Windows key ( ) on the
keyboard and press “R”.
3. Type “D:\EM2860\Setup.exe” into the Run window and click the OK button. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. The Driver install program will being. Proceed through any prompts as necessary.
If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software
anyway” or “Continue Anyway” option to proceed.
5. Restart Windows to complete the driver installation.
6. Once the computer has booted into Windows, plug the SVID2USB22 adapter cable
into an available USB2.0 port.
7. Windows should automatically detect new hardware and begin to load the drivers.

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8. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software
anyway” or “Continue Anyway” option to proceed.
9. Connect the video source to the video capture adapter either 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.
Click on the “+” (plus sign) in front of “Sound, video and game controllers”, a “USB 2861”
or “AV Grabber” device and/or a USB audio device should be displayed under this
category depending on the operating system.
*actual device name may vary

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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.
1. Place the Ulead Video Studio SE CD into a CD-ROM drive and setup should launch
automatically. If setup does not launch, use Windows Explorer to navigate to
appropriate CD-ROM drive and run the Setup.
2. The installation wizard will start the installation process, click OK to start installing.
NOTE: The serial installation key is included on the back of the CD sleeve.
3. Follow the installation wizard and complete the steps to nish Ulead 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
Host Interface USB 2.0
Chipset ID eMPIA EM2860
External Connectors
1 x USB type A male
1 x RCA composite female (yellow)
2 x RCA stereo audio female (red/white)
1 x S-Video female (black)
LEDs 1 x Power
Supported Video Systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Maximum Video Resolution 720x480 (NTSC), 720x576 (PAL)
Video Encoding Support MPEG1, MPEG2
Audio Yes
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
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
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our 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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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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