Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center - PCI Edition AVC-2410 Web Update
Supporting Windows 2000, and Windows XP
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Thank you for purchasing the Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center - PCI Edition AVC-2410.
This product allows you to watch TV on your computer, convert TV programs and analog
videos into digital format, and create your own Video CDs and DVDs.
Notes
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- Please refer to the User's Guide and the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at
<http://ask.adaptec.com/> for general troubleshooting tips.
- Windows 2000 users must update to Service Pack 3 or later to perform scheduled
recordings in WinDVR.
- Newer versions of the drivers and software are posted on the Adaptec Website
as they are developed. For maximum performance and functionality, please update
to the latest drivers and software as they become available. Go to
<http://www.adaptec.com/support> for more information.
- Important — Your DVD player may not be compatible with all types of DVD media
(DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW). Refer to your DVD player's documentation for
information on compatible DVD media types.
- Windows 98SE and Windows Me are not supported at this time. Directions for
installing your VideOh! Media Center device on computers running these operating
systems are included in the printed and online manuals in this VideOh! kit, as
Adaptec anticipates support for these operating systems in the future. Please
refer to the Adaptec Web site at <http://www.adaptec.com> for up-to-date VideOh!
product information.
- Adaptec recommends that you capture fast-motion video at the Better/Best quality
setting.
Patch Notes:
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1. Driver version 1.1 enhancements
a. Faster TV channel changing in InterVideo WinDVR.
2. Sonic MyDVD version 4.5.2 (build 85567) improvements
a. Captured file size matches file size reported during capture function.
b. Constant audio volume during capture and record functions.
c. Improved video quality when transcoding from MPEG-2 to MPEG-1.
3. InterVideo WinDVR version 3.0 (build 79.38) improvements
a. Program guide scheduler functions properly, and works when resuming from
stand-by mode.
b. PC does not enter Screen Saver mode during video playback in WinDVR.
Documentation
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Much of our documentation is released in PDF format. To view
these documents you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4 or
later installed on your system. You can find a copy of this
software on the CD shipped with your product or you can download
the latest version from <http://www.adobe.com>.
Installation Procedure
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Please refer to the installation instructions below for your PC's operating
system.
For Windows 2000
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01) Double-click on the downloaded patch file. It will unpack the
files into a folder.
02) Right click on My Computer desktop icon, select Properties
and click the Hardware tab. Then select Device Manager.
03) Click on the '+' (plus) sign next to Sound, video and game
controllers to expand the list.
04) Right click on Adaptec AVC-2410 PCI Device and select
Properties.
05) Select the Driver Tab and click Update Driver.
06) When the Update Device Driver Wizard appears click Next. Then
select "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so
that I can choose a specific driver", then click Next.
07) Select Have Disk and use Browse to locate the update folder.
Click Ok to continue.
08) Choose the hardware model from the list and click Next to continue.
09) Windows may prompt that the drivers do not contain digital
signatures. Click on Yes to continue the installtion process.
10) Click Finish to complete the driver update.
11) Locate the update folder and install the MyDVD update. Follow
the instructions to complete the installation.
12) Locate the update folder and install the WinDVR update. Follow
the instructions to complete the installation.
For Windows XP
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01) Double-click on the downloaded patch file. It will unpack the
files into a folder.
02) Right click on My Computer desktop icon, select Properties
and click the Hardware tab. Then select Device Manager.
03) Click on the '+' (plus) sign next to Sound, video and game
controllers to expand the list.
04) Right click on Adaptec AVC-2410 PCI Device and select
Properties.
05) Select the Driver Tab and click Update Driver.
06) When the Hardware Device Driver Wizard appears select "Install
from a list or specific location (Advanced)", then click Next.
07) Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install", then
click Next.
08) Select Have Disk and use Browse to locate the update folder.
Click Next to continue.
09) Windows may prompt a message box on Windows Logo testing.
Select Continue Anyway.
10) Click Finish to complete the driver update.
11) Locate the update folder and install the MyDVD update. Follow
the instructions to complete the installation.
12) Locate the update folder and install the WinDVR update. Follow
the instructions to complete the installation.
Video Editing Tips
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Use Sonic MyDVD to capture your videos onto your hard drive, trim
your videos, and create VCDs and DVDs. Use ArcSoft ShowBiz to do
advanced editing of your videos and add effects like transitions,
titles, and music.
Known Issues
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Installation
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- Uninstalling MyDVD will not uninstall ArcSoft ShowBiz. You must uninstall
ArcSoft ShowBiz separately, using Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
- Windows 2000 only — An English version of WinDVR will be installed if your
computer is running an English version of Windows 2000, even if the operating
system has been modified to support a language other than English.
Previewing and Capturing of Video
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- If you are doing a long-term capture and you notice that the audio and video
are out of sync, Adaptec recommends that you do multiple shorter captures instead
of one long one.
- If you have problems previewing audio and video in the capture window,
Updating the video and/or audio drivers for your video card and/or audio
card might correct this issue. Check the manufacturer's web site for driver
updates for your video and/or audio card.
- Once a scheduled item has been recorded, that schedule entry can not be
edited or used again. A new entry must be created for each item that is
to be scheduled.
- In WinDVR, Closed Caption text will not display during recording or in timeshift
mode.
- In WinDVR, scheduled recording may begin later than the preset time, depending
on your system. To avoid missing the first part of your program, manually set
the recording to begin ahead of scheduled program time. This option is available
if scheduling is done via Electronic Programming Guide (EPG).
Editing Video and Burning of Media
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- When a clip is edited in ShowBiz and is brought to MyDVD, both ShowBiz
and MyDVD will be minimized and will appear in the Taskbar. To maximize
the MyDVD window, click on the MyDVD Taskbar item.
- In MyDVD, when you use the Direct-to-Disc feature for capturing and burning,
you must specify a time limit on the Set Record Length clock.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.