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Adaptec AVC-3610

Getting Started

Содержание AVC-3610

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Страница 2: ...r license All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Changes The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy Adaptec Inc assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information cont...

Страница 3: ...TSID number The TSID number identifies your product and support status The TSID number is included on a white bar coded label like the example below Support Options Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase ASK at ask adaptec com for articles troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions for your product For support via e mail submit your question to Adaptec s Technical Support Specialists at...

Страница 4: ... Adaptec at 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas CA 95035 800 959 7274 5 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT MISUSE ABUSE OR AS A RESULT OF UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS 6 THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF...

Страница 5: ...reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an exper...

Страница 6: ...a Center 2005 operating system you can use your computer to watch live TV record and play back TV programs and listen to music This Getting Started Guide describes the most common ways to set up and use the Adaptec AVC 3610 Getting Started 6 Setting Up Your Adaptec AVC 3610 10 Connecting an FM Tuner 24 Completing the Setup 25 Using the Remote Control 27 Getting Help 30 DISCLAIMER This product may ...

Страница 7: ... includes Adaptec AVC 3610 Stand Remote Control A C Power Adapter USB Cable Composite A V Cable Cable Splitter FM Radio Antenna 1 ft RF Coaxial Cables 2 6 ft RF Coaxial Cable S Video Cable Infrared IR Blaster Cables 2 CD Includes Driver and Getting Started Guide ...

Страница 8: ...TV connection you may also require a cable or satellite set top box Windows XP Media Center 2005 compatible DVD decoder Video card with Windows XP Media Center 2005 certified device driver Sound card Optional Internet connection to access the online Program Guide and schedule TV program recordings Optional Additional cables if the included cables are not long enough or if you are making dual tuner...

Страница 9: ...ay not use all the ports or all the cables included in the kit Infrared Receiver Status Light see page 31 Audio in R Port Red Audio in L Port White Video in Port yellow S Video in Port INPUT 2 IR 2 Port IR 1 Port Power Port USB Port S Video in Port Audio in R Port Red Audio in L Port White Video in Port yellow FM Radio Tuner Jack TV 1 Jack TV 2 Jack INPUT 1 Front Back ...

Страница 10: ...m a set top box CompositeA Vcable yellow connector Audio in L white Connects the left channel audio from a TV source CompositeA Vcable white connector Audio in R red Connects the right channel audio from a TV source CompositeA Vcable red connector FM radio tuner Connects FM radio to your computer FM radio antenna cable TV1 Connects your TV source RF coaxial cable TV2 Connects a second TV source to...

Страница 11: ...out a set top box Satellite TV with a set top box 2 Type of cables If you have a cable or satellite set top box you can improve picture quality by using composite video Better or S Video Best cables 3 Single or dual tuner This Table compares the functions available with single tuner one TV source and dual tuner two TV sources connections Connection Type Functions Single tuner Dual tuner Watch and ...

Страница 12: ...AVC 3610 A cable for this connection is included in the kit See Connecting an FM Tuner on page 24 for instructions Setup Instructions On TV Source and Cable Type RF coaxial cables unless otherwise noted Single tuner Connection Dual tuner Connection TV Antenna regular TV page 12 page 15 Cable TV without set top box page 12 page 15 Cable TV with set top box page 13 page 16 Cable TV with set top box ...

Страница 13: ...ed cables are included in the kit See page 9 for help identifying the cables To connect the Adaptec AVC 3610 1 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the Adaptec AVC 3610 to a USB 2 0 port on your computer 2 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the TV1 jack on the AVC 3610 to your TV wall jack or antenna 3 Continue with Completing the Setup on page 25 USB Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of AVC 3610 ...

Страница 14: ...B cable IR blaster cable optional enables channel changing Note All required cables are included in the kit See page 9 for help identifying the cables To connect the Adaptec AVC 3610 1 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the AVC 3610 to a USB 2 0 port on your computer USB Cable RF Coaxial Cable RF Coaxial Cable IN OUT SET TOP BOX IR Blaster Cable Back of AVC 3610 ...

Страница 15: ...for instructions 3 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV1 jack on the AVC 3610 to the TV Out port on your set top box 4 Connect the IR blaster cable from the AVC 3610 to your set top box You must connect the IR blaster cable to be able to change channels a Plug the IR blaster cable into the IR 1 port on the back of the AVC 3610 b Peel the protective paper off the emitter end of the cable then ad...

Страница 16: ...help identifying the cables To connect the Adaptec AVC 3610 1 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the Adaptec AVC 3610 to a USB 2 0 port on your computer 2 Use two RF coaxial cables to connect the TV1 and TV2 jacks on the Adaptec AVC 3610 to the cable splitter 3 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the cable splitter to your TV wall jack or antenna 4 Continue with Completing the Setup on page 2...

Страница 17: ... on the back of the Adaptec AVC 3610 You will need Five RF coaxial cables three are included in the kit One USB cable Cable splitter Two IR blaster cables optional enables channel changing Note See page 9 for help identifying the cables To connect the Adaptec AVC 3610 1 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the Adaptec AVC 3610 to a USB 2 0 port on your computer IN OUT SET TOP BOX A IN OUT SE...

Страница 18: ...ke these connections See pages 18 to 21 for instructions 3 Use two RF coaxial cables to connect the TV In ports on your set top boxes to the cable splitter 4 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the cable splitter to your TV wall jack 5 Connect IR blaster cables from the Adaptec AVC 3610 to your set top boxes You must connect IR blaster cables to be able to change channels a Plug an IR blaster cable i...

Страница 19: ...es and quality levels For this setup you need One composite A V cable per set top box One RF coaxial cable per set top box One USB cable One IR blaster cable per set top box Optional enables channel changing See page 9 for help identifying the cables Notes You can use the instructions in this section for single or dual tuner setups In dual tuner setups you have two connection options Two composite...

Страница 20: ...Single tuner connection Use the Audio in and Video in ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC 3610 to connect to your set top box Dual tuner connection Use the Audio in and Video in ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC 3610 to connect Set top Box A as shown above Use the Audio in and Video in ports on the front of the AVC 3610 to connect Set top Box B as shown below USB Cable RF Coaxial Cable IN OUT ...

Страница 21: ...e IR blaster cable to be able to change channels Note For dual tuner connections follow the instructions in Step 5 on page 17 a Plug the IR blaster cable into the IR 1 port on the Adaptec AVC 3610 b Peel the protective paper off the emitter end of the cable then adhere it over or as close as possible to the infrared lens of your set top box 5 Continue with Completing the Setup on page 25 ...

Страница 22: ...r this setup you need One S Video cable per set top box One composite A V cable per set top box One RF coaxial cable per set top box One USB cable One IR blaster cable per set top box Optional enables channel changing See page 9 for help identifying the cables Notes You can use the instructions in this section for single or dual tuner setups In dual tuner setups you have two connection options Two...

Страница 23: ... R Audio in ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC 3610 to connect to your set top box Dual tuner connection Use the white L and red R Audio in ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC 3610 to connect Set top Box A as shown above Then use the white L and red R Audio in ports on the front of the Adaptec AVC 3610 to connect Set top Box B as shown below USB Cable RF Coaxial Cable IN OUT SET TOP BOX A IR Bl...

Страница 24: ...on page 22 for more information 4 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV In port on the set top box to your TV wall jack 5 Connect the IR blaster cable from the Adaptec AVC 3610 to your set top box You must connect the IR blaster cable to be able to change channels Note For dual tuner connections follow the instructions in Step 5 on page 17 a Plug the IR blaster cable into the IR 1 port on the Ad...

Страница 25: ...or the best radio reception mount the antenna cable high up on a wall in a T shape using tacks or nails not included to secure it 3 Ensure that you configure the Media Center software to receive a TV signal during Media Center Setup See Completing the Setup on page 25 The Adaptec AVC 3610 can t receive a radio signal unless it s configured to receive a TV signal Note To listen to FM radio open the...

Страница 26: ... Wizard This wizard steps you through the process of installing the necessary device driver 4 When prompted insert the Adaptec AVC 3610 CD into your CD drive then follow the on screen instructions to install the device driver 5 When the device driver is installed press the Start button on the remote control The Windows Media Center software opens and starts the Media Center Setup Wizard If the wiz...

Страница 27: ... your desktop click the Start button then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance then click System The System Properties window opens 2 Click the Hardware tab click Device Manager then click Sound video and game controllers and check that Adaptec AVC 3610 USB Device and Adaptec AVC 3610FM USB Device are listed as shown below Note The screen you see on your computer may be different ...

Страница 28: ...Media Center 2005 You can use it to open and navigate Media Center change channels view and record TV programs and more Note The remote control won t work with any other software and can t be used to control your computer or any equipment connected to your computer 0 CLEAR ENTER START ...

Страница 29: ...the selected media To play media frame by frame in slow motion press the PAUSE button and then the FWD button repeatedly REW Rewinds the selected media To rewind faster press the REW button twice Note that the REW button doesn t work with MP3 files and may not work with some video files Moves video backward Moves live TV to the beginning of the 30 second buffer Moves the Program Guide back three h...

Страница 30: ...ME Increases or decreases volume CH PG Changes the TV channel Moves between DVD chapters Moves the page up or down MUTE Turns off sound When sound is muted the word MUTE appears on screen RECORDED TV Opens the Recorded TV window where your recorded programs are stored Press RECORDED TV to search for and play back a recorded program GUIDE Opens the Program Guide LIVE TV Opens Media Center and begin...

Страница 31: ...daptec product check this document first you will find answers to most of your questions on the following pages If you need further assistance use these support options Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase ASK at ask adaptec com for articles troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions for your product For support via Email submit your question to Adaptec s Technical Support Specialists...

Страница 32: ...onnect your Adaptec AVC 3610 from your computer Power off your Adaptec AVC 3610 power it on again then reconnect it to your computer Ensure that all cables are properly connected Amber not blinking Check that the USB cable is connected properly Try connecting to a different USB port on your computer If your Adaptec AVC 3610 is connected to a USB hub try connecting it directly to your computer s US...

Страница 33: ...d restart your computer then reconnect the Adaptec AVC 3610 The live TV picture quality is poor Check that all cables are connected properly If you have basic cable try a signal booster to strengthen weak signals The volume is too low there is no sound Check the volume settings in Windows Media Player and on your Windows system Refer to your computer s documentation for more information The Adapte...

Страница 34: ...fferent USB port on your computer If your Adaptec AVC 3610 is connected to a USB hub try connecting it directly to your computer s USB port Disconnect all other USB devices from your computer leaving only the Adaptec AVC 3610 plugged in Restart your computer ensure that the Adaptec AVC 3610 appears in Device Manager then connect all your other USB devices The Adaptec AVC 3610 doesn t record progra...

Страница 35: ...o antenna cable is connected but I can t hear the radio Ensure that the FM radio antenna cable is properly connected and positioned See Connecting an FM Tuner on page 24 Try repositioning the FM radio antenna cable for improved radio reception Ensure that the Adaptec AVC 3610 has been configured to receive at least one TV signal See Completing the Setup on page 25 for help running Media Center Set...

Страница 36: ...ly when you try to use the remote If not see The Adaptec AVC 3610 isn t receiving the remote control signal on page 33 If you have a set top box Is the set top box powered on Is the IR blaster cable connected properly Does the remote control work with the Media Center software but not change channels Reconfigure the Media Center software settings for your set top box In Media Center select Setting...

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