1. avc2310_drv_v12_update.exe Driver
2. avc_2310 Readme.txt File Contents

avc_2310 Readme.txt Driver File Contents (avc2310_drv_v12_update.exe)

Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center - USB 2.0 Edition AVC-2310 Web Update
Supporting Windows 2000 and Windows XP
======================================================================

Thank you for purchasing the Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center USB 2.0 AVC-2310. 
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
=====
- 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 may be posted on the Adaptec Web site 
  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 do not unplug or power-off the AVC-2310 device while 
  capturing or previewing video.

- Adaptec recommends that you always turn on your AVC-2310 device before opening
  WinDVR; otherwise, your system's volume settings may be changed to mute.

- Adaptec recommends that you capture fast-motion video at the Better/Best quality
  setting.

Patch Notes:
============
1. Driver version 1.2 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
=============
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
======================
Please refer to the installation instructions below for your PC's
operating system.

For Windows 2000
----------------

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-2310 USB 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
--------------

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-2310 USB 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
==================
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
============

Installation
------------
- Uninstalling MyDVD will not uninstall ArcSoft ShowBiz. You must uninstall 
  ArcSoft ShowBiz separately, using Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.


Previewing and Capturing of Video
----------------------------------
- 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.

- Some systems may have problems previewing audio and video in the Capture window 
  and the preview may appear choppy or you might hear a little "popping" sound. 
  However, the recorded file, DVD, or VCD will not have this issue. 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.

- 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).

- If you are using WinDVR to watch TV and notice that the audio for all the TV 
  channels are in mono mode, you can force the audio to stereo by choosing manual 
  selection in the Audio Mode setting under the TV tab in the Setup and select 
  Stereo.


Editing Video and Burning of Media
----------------------------------
- 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.

- When burning DVDs with Sonic MyDVD, some USB 2.0 DVD burners may not completely 
  burn a DVD if it is connected to a USB 2.0 port on the motherboard. To solve 
  this issue, try updating your system with the latest Microsoft USB 2.0 drivers.


Suspend and Resume
------------------
- Windows XP SP1 users only — If the AVC-2310 device is connected to a USB 2.0 
  port that uses Microsoft USB 2.0 drivers, your system may report that the 
  AVC-2310 has been removed when you resume from suspend/standby/hibernate 
  mode.  Power off the AVC-2310, then power on again to continue. Update 
  Windows XP with the latest service pack to eliminate the problem.

- Windows XP and Windows 2000 users only — If the AVC-2310 device is connected 
  to a USB 2.0 port that uses Adaptec USB 2.0 drivers, your system may report 
  that the AVC-2310 cannot be found when you resume from standby or hibernate 
  mode. Power off the AVC-2310, then power on again to continue.

- If your computer enters hibernate mode, your AVC-2310 device will not be able 
  to start a scheduled recording in WinDVR. Adaptec recommends that you disable 
  hibernation from the Power Options Control Panel. Refer to your computer's 
  documentation for instructions.