StarTech SVID2USB2 User manual

Video Capture Cable with Composite
and S-Video Input

SVID2USB2

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Manual Revision: 04/20/2012

FCC Compliance Statement

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
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.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the GrabBee Mulitimedia Application ...................................................................3

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

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

Specications .....................................................................................................................................................7

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

Technical Support & Warranty Information .....................................................................................9

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 Video Capture Card. The ideal solution for
portable A/V applications, this product oers 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 t in the palm of your hand, SVID2USB2 integrates seamlessly with notebook and
desktop computers.

Features

• Portable form factor for on-the-go applications

• Oers 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 oer an optimized viewing experience

• Supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats

Before You Begin

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

Instruction Manual

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