ClearOne USB Adapter, S-912 Installation & Operation Manual

USB Adapter

Installation & Operation Manual

ClearOne Communications, Inc.~ 1825 Research Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 ~ tel [phone] ~ fax [phone]

ClearOne, formerly VideoLabs

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The USB Adapter, from ClearOne, formerly VideoLabs, is the ultimate USB video

connector for cameras or other video devices with built-in video and audio ports. The

USB Adapter provides a convenient, easy way to capture video, audio, or still images

through your computer.

The USB Adapter features a video pass-through connector that allows you to output

your video capture to a TV or VCR.This makes it possible to simultaneously view or

record your video image on a TV or VCR and capture it on the computer.

Professional services

If you need any additional information on how to install, set up, or operate your

USB Adapter, please contact us. We welcome and encourage your comments so we

can continue to improve our products and serve your needs.

ClearOne Communications ~ 1825 Research Way ~ Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Technical Support

Tel: [phone](USA) or 1-801-974-3760

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: www.clearone.com

Sales and Customer Service

Tel: [phone] (USA) or 1-801-975-7200

Fax: [phone] (USA) or 1-801-977-0087

E-mail: [e-mail]

Sales and Customer Service (International)

Unit 4 Hernes Estate

Greys Road

Henley on Thames

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, RG9 4NT

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760

Introduction

Introduction

Table of Contents

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

Professional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Product returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing USB drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

ArcSoft Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Selecting the correct video source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Selecting NTSC or PAL video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

USB Adapter application examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

© 2003 ClearOne Communications, Inc.,formerly VideoLabs.All rights reserved. No part of this document may

be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne. Printed in the United

States of America. ClearOne reserves specific privileges. Information in this document is subject to change

without notice.

USB Adapter Installation and Operation Manual

ClearOne Part No. 800-171-318 January 2003 (Rev. 2.1)

Product Overview

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System requirements

USB Adapter

• Pentium II 350 MHz or higher, PowerPC Mac or higher

• Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP or Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0

• 64MB RAM

• 1 free USB port

PhotoStudio 5 (PhotoStudio 4 for Mac)

• Pentium II PC or higher, PowerPC Mac or higher

• 64MB RAM

• 50MB free hard drive space

• 16-bit (or higher) color display

• CD-ROM drive

VideoImpression 1.6

• Pentium II PC or higher, PowerPC Mac or higher

• 64MB RAM

• 200MB free hard disk space

• 16-bit (or higher) color display

• Apple Quick Time recommended

• CD-ROM drive

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Product registration

Please register your USB Adapter using the online registration form in the Product

section at

www.clearone.com

. We are better able to provide technical assistance

when your product is properly registered. Registration information is also used to

notify you of upgrades and new product information.

Product returns

All product returns require a return authorization (RA) number. Please contact

ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product.

Unpacking

Unpack USB Adapter, manual, and the USB Software and Driver Disk. Ensure you

have received all parts shown below.

ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment. You must

make claims directly with the carrier. Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs
of damage. If the shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material
for inspection by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.

Connectors

The USB Adapter features an attached USB cable and four connectors: audio, com-

posite video, S-video, and video pass-through. See diagram on page 3.

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Figure 1. USB Adapter and accessories.

Product Overview

Audio

Composite

Video

S-Video

Video

Pass-Through

USB Connector

Figure 2. Connectors on USB Adapter