StarTech.com SVID2USB2 User manual

Video Capture Cable

SVID2USB2 Instruction Manual

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USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable

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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 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 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 the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the GrabBee Multimedia Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

GrabBee Multimedia Application operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Accessories available from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Technical Support & Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 Video Capture Card. The ideal

solution for portable A/V applications, this product offers real-time MPEG 1, 2 and 4

recording, providing a perfect bridge between your computer and VCR, camcorder or any

other S-Video source. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, SVID2USB2

integrates seamlessly with notebook and desktop computers.

• Portable form factor for on-the-go applications

• Offers USB 2.0 transfer rates (480Mbps) for high quality video capturing

• Up to 30 fps motion capture capability at resolutions up to 720x480(NTSC) /

720x576(PAL)

• SnapShot function allows you to capture still images

• Brightness, contrast and sharpness controls offer an optimized viewing experience

• Supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats

System Requirements

• Pentium 4 based or equivalent PC, with an available USB 2.0 port

• 128MB RAM

• Windows 2000 SP3 or above, Windows XP SP1 or above

• Sound card

Contents

This package should contain:

• USB 2.0 Video capture cable

• Installation and Driver CD

• Instruction manual

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Prior to installing this device, please ensure that your computer has an available USB2.0

port, and that your operating system has been updated according to the most recent

revisions (Windows XP SP1, Windows 2000 SP3 etc.). Also, please ensure that the

USB2.0 host driver is updated according to the most modern version available.

***Please note: Before connecting SVID2USB2 to your computer, please ensure

that the necessary drivers have been installed.

Installing the drivers

1. Please insert the Multimedia Installation Kit CD into your CD or DVD-ROM drive.

2. Locate the folder entitled Driver, located in the GrabBee X + Deluxe folder on the

Driver CD. Double-click on the Setup.exe file to launch the InstallShield Wizard. Once

this window launches, please click on Next:

2. The multimedia software will install automatically. Once complete, you will be notified

that Setup has finished installing USB Video/Audio Driver on your computer.

Please click Finish:

3. To complete the Setup Wizard installation process, please restart your computer.

Once the computer has been rebooted, please insert the USB connector provided by

SVID2USB2 into an available USB 2.0 slot on the computer. Windows will then

automatically detect the connected device and conclude the necessary software

installation.

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4. To verify that the installation was successful, locate and right-click on the My

Computer icon (located on desktop or in Start menu), and select Manage. This will

launch the Computer Management utility. Click on Device Manager, and click on the

[+] symbol located next to Sound, video and game controllers, where you will now

see two new additions - USB 2.0 A/V Converter and USB EMP Audio Device:

Please note: Although the multimedia application packaged with SVID2USB2 is

designed specifically for use with this device, it is not required for use.

For information about third party alternatives, please consult your local

computer store or computer manufacturer for more information.

Installing the GrabBee Multimedia Application

1. Please insert the Multimedia Installation Kit CD into your CD or DVD-ROM drive.

2. Locate the folder entitled AP Software, located in the GrabBee X + Deluxe folder on

the Driver CD. Double-click on the Setup.exe file to launch the InstallShield Wizard.

Once this window launches, please click on Next.

3. The screen that follows will ask you to select the installation destination. Please enter

an appropriate path (if it varies from the default), and click Next.

4. When the Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime Setup launches, please click

Yes. To advance, please click Yes, when the License agreement is displayed. Once

you are notified that installation has completed, please click OK.

5. You will then be prompted to install Windows Media Tools. Please click Yes, and

proceed through the installation steps, by clicking Next and Yes where applicable. To

conclude installation, please click on Finish.

6. Once the software has been installed, you may be prompted to reboot your computer.

Please do so.

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SVID2USB2 - Hardware

Please note: If you are using Windows 2000, please connect the audio from your

external A/V device to the line-in port on your sound card.

In order to launch the Multimedia application, you will first be required to connect the

SVID2USB2 Video Capture Cable to your computer. Once the USB connection has been

made, you will be able to configure the settings for the device, using the instructions

below.

GrabBee Multimedia Application Operation

Following the installation of the GrabBee software, you will notice three new icons

located on your desktop:

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Click to launch the

main program

Click to

view

recorded

files

Click to view captured

still image files

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Audio L/R

Input

S-Video

Input

Composite

Video Input

To launch the main application, please click on the GrabBee icon. Once the application

launches, you will see the following:

Option

Click on Option on the control panel (illustrated above) to launch the following screen:

Under the General tab, you will see the following:

Hard disk space information

Snapshot default storage path

- The location to which captured images will be stored.

Clip default storage path

- The location to which captured video clips will be stored.

Video Format

- Allows you to choose the video input being used

Set Recording Time

- Allows you to set the recording length

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Right-click on the Video

Window to launch the

function menu, where you

will be able to select video

resolution and screen size:

Under the Encoder Property tab:

Video Setting

- Recording file format

Profile

- Video size, Frame Rate, Video quality, Video Bit Rate setting

Video Input

Allows you to switch between Composite or S-Video input

Slide Bar

Move to any video position during playback

Color Setting

Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Saturation adjustment

Mute

Volume On / Off

Pause

Pause the playback file

Record

When you click this button, video recording will begin. If you click the Stop button, a

table will be displayed asking you to rename or save the file. The default file name is

MDDHHMMSS, (i.e. Month, Date, Hour, Minute, Second).

Stop

Stop recording or playback

Playback

Play the recorded file

SnapShot

Image capture resolution will match that of the Video Window (preview window). Clicking

on SnapShot will launch the following table:

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Album

The Album will display all captured files, including images and video. Please click Clips

or Images, where you will be able to locate each file name, or preview the recorded

video.

Full Screen mode

Double-click the left mouse button inside the Video Window (preview window) to switch

between full screen and previous screen sizes.

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Bus Type USB

Connectors

1 x S-Video Female Connecter

1 x RCA Composite Video Connecter

1 x RCA Stereo Audio Connecter

Regulatory Certifications FCC, CE, ROHS

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