StarTech.com SVID2USB2 Instruction Manual

Video Capture Cable

SVID2USB2

Instruction Manual

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USB 2.0 Video Capture Cable

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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

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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 Ye s, 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:

a)

Hard disk space information

b)

Snapshot default storage path

- The location to which captured images will be stored.

c)

Clip default storage path

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

d)

Video Format

- Allows you to choose the video input being used

e)

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:

a)

Video Setting

- Recording file format

b)

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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The computer does not detect SVID2USB2

a)Ensure that you have enabled USB 2.0 in the motherboard BIOS setup

b)Ensure that your system has the latest USB 2.0 drivers installed. For Windows XP,

please upgrade to at least Service Pack 1. For Windows 2000, please upgrade to
Service Pack 3 or above

Preview Mode only displays a resolution of 320x240

Ensure that SVID2USB2 has been installed in a USB 2.0 port, and that proper USB 2.0
Host drivers are installed. Installing SVID2USB2 in a USB 1.1 port will result in a lower
resolution.

Video is unstable during preview and recording

If you are using an Ultra DMA hard drive, please update to the latest IDE ATA/ATAPI
controller driver. Some motherboards are bundled with older drivers, as such, it is
recommended to use the Windows XP bundled driver

No sound is broadcast during Preview Mode

1)In Windows XP, the audio signal will be sent through SVID2USB2

In Windows 2000, the audio will be sent through the sound card’s line-in function. In
this case, please ensure that your sound card is functional, and updated with the most
recent drivers.

2)Ensure the volume is turned up enough to hear intended sound.

How can I minimize the number of dropped frames during video capture

a) For optimum recording performance, try lowering the resolution, as overall

performance from this device will be controlled by the performance and capability of
your computer.

b) Try to maximize the amount of free space you have on your hard drive

c) Disable Power Management in the BIOS

d)Disable the Power Saving mode on your monitor

e)Degragment the hard drive

f) Close all other programs

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