Adaptec AVC-3610 Getting Started
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Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
In this Guide... 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 Congratulations on your purchase of the Adaptec® AVC-3610. The Adaptec AVC-3610 is a dual-tuner USB 2.0 device that turns your laptop or desktop computer into a television (TV), digital video recorder, and radio.
Getting Started What’s in the Kit? Your Adaptec AVC-3610 kit includes: Adaptec AVC-3610 Stand CD (Includes Driver and Infrared (IR) Getting Started Guide) Blaster Cables (2) A/C Power Adapter S-Video Cable Cable Splitter FM Radio Antenna Remote Control Composite A/V Cable USB Cable 6-ft RF Coaxial Cable 6 1-ft RF Coaxial Cables (2)
System Requirements To use your Adaptec AVC-3610, you need: ■ Desktop or laptop computer manufactured by a Microsoft Media Center partner, with: ■ Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system ■ Available USB 2.
This is Your Adaptec AVC-3610 Note: You can also take your Adaptec AVC-3610 out of its stand and lay it flat on a table.
This Table describes the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610.
Setting Up Your Adaptec AVC-3610 This section provides setup instructions for your Adaptec AVC-3610. Start Here! This Guide offers many ways to set up your AVC-3610. Before you start cabling and connecting, make sure you know which set of instructions to follow.
Based on your TV source, cable type, and connection type, find your setup instructions and get started: Setup Instructions On...
Regular TV or Cable TV Without Set-top Box (Single-tuner) For this setup, you will use the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610. You will need: ■ One RF coaxial cable ■ One USB cable 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 Adaptec AVC-3610 to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
Satellite or Cable TV With Set-top Box (Single-tuner) For this setup, you will use the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610. You will need: ■ Two RF coaxial cables ■ One USB 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.
2 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV In port on your settop box to your TV wall jack. Refer to your set-top box documentation for help making this connection. Note: To improve video quality, you can use an S-Video cable or composite video cable instead of an RF coaxial cable to make this connection. See pages 18 to 21 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.
Regular TV or Cable TV Without Set-top Box (Dual-tuner) For this setup, you will use the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610. You will need: ■ Three RF coaxial cables ■ One USB cable ■ Cable splitter 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 Adaptec AVC-3610 to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
Satellite or Cable TV With Set-top Box (Dual-tuner) For this setup, you must use either two satellite set-top boxes or two cable set-top boxes. (You cannot use one of each.) Both set-top boxes must use the same service provider. Refer to your set-top box documentation for additional connection information. For this setup, you will use the ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610.
2 Connect the Adaptec AVC-3610 to your set-top boxes, shown in the Figure in Step 1 on page 16 as Set-top Box (A) and Set-top Box (B). a Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV1 jack on the AVC-3610 to the TV Out port on Set-top Box (A). b Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV2 jack on the AVC-3610 to the TV Out port on Set-top Box (B). ! Caution: Be sure not to plug an RF coaxial cable into the FM tuner jack.
Satellite or Cable TV With Set-top Box (Composite Video Connection) If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you can obtain improved video quality by using a composite A/V cable instead of an RF coaxial cable when connecting your Adaptec AVC-3610. Note: See Start Here! on page 10 for a comparison of connection types and quality levels.
To connect the Adaptec AVC-3610: 1 Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the back of the AVC-3610 to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. 2 Connect the composite video cable from the Adaptec AVC-3610 to your set-top box, matching the colors of the cable connectors to the colors of the ports. (Refer to your set-top box documentation for help making these connections.) ■ 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.
3 Connect an RF coaxial cable from the TV In port on the set-top box to your TV wall jack. 4 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 Adaptec AVC-3610.
Satellite or Cable TV With Set-top Box (S-Video Connection) If you are using a satellite or cable set-top box, you can obtain improved video quality by using an S-Video cable instead of an RF coaxial cable when connecting your Adaptec AVC-3610. Note: See Start Here! on page 10 for a comparison of connection types and quality levels.
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 composite video cable from the Adaptec AVC-3610 to your set-top box. Connect the red and white connectors only, matching the colors of the connectors to the colors of the ports: ■ Single-tuner connection—Use the white (L) and red (R) Audio-in ports on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610 to connect to your set-top box.
3 Connect an S-Video cable from the Adaptec AVC-3610 to your set-top box: ■ Single-tuner connection—Use the S-Video port on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610 to connect to your set-top box. ■ Dual-tuner connection—Use the S-Video port on the back of the Adaptec AVC-3610 to connect Set-top Box (A). Then, use the S-Video port on the front of the Adaptec AVC-3610 to connect Set-top Box (B). See the Figures in Step 2 on page 22 for more information.
Connecting an FM Tuner You can listen to FM radio on your computer by connecting the included FM radio antenna cable (see page 9). Note: You can’t use your Adaptec AVC-3610 to listen to FM radio and watch TV at the same time. To complete the connection: 1 Connect the FM radio antenna cable to the FM Radio Tuner jack on the back of your Adaptec AVC-3610.
Completing the Setup To complete the setup of your Adaptec AVC-3610: 1 Connect the AC adapter. (See page 9 if you need help locating the Power port.) Back of AVC-3610 The Status Light lights up solid green. (For more information about the Status Light, see page 31.) 2 Power on your set-top box, if applicable. 3 Power on your computer. ! Caution: To prevent overheating, do not block the air vents on your Adaptec AVC-3610 or computer.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Media Center. Refer to the Windows Media Center online help for more information. Confirming the Setup To ensure that the Adaptec AVC-3610 has been set up properly, you may want to double-check that it appears in the Windows Device Manager. 1 On the bottom left of your desktop, click the Start button, then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, then click System. The System Properties window opens.
Using the Remote Control The remote control is designed to work with Windows XP 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.
Button Description Green Windows Start button Opens Windows XP Media Center 2005. My TV, My Music, My Pictures, My Videos Open media folders in Windows. STOP Stops the selected media. When you press STOP while you’re watching TV, the Adaptec AVC-3610 continues to record in the background. RECORD Records TV programs. To record a TV show while you’re watching live TV, press RECORD. ■ To record a TV show while you’re viewing the Program Guide, press RECORD once.
Button Description SKIP ■ ■ In live TV or recorded TV, moves forward 30 seconds. In the Program Guide, moves forward 12 hours. BACK Returns to the previous window in Media Center. MORE Displays additional information about a selected media file—when available—such as artist information or program summary. (Note that you may need an Internet connection to find some information.) Arrows Navigate on-screen menus. OK Similar to the Enter key. Can be used to toggle between two TV channels.
Getting Help Registering Your Adaptec AVC-3610 To ensure your eligibility for support and upgrades, and to qualify for future promotions, please register your Adaptec AVC-3610 on the Adaptec Web site at register.adaptec.com. Getting Help From Adaptec If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions on the following pages.
Need Help? First, check the Status Light (page 8), which is solid green or blinking green when the Adaptec AVC-3610 is connected and working properly. The Status Light changes color and condition to indicate when there’s a problem. This Table suggests steps to take when a problem occurs: Status Light is... Steps to Take Not Illuminated ■ Ensure that your Adaptec AVC-3610 is connected to a working power source. Amber (blinking) ■ Disconnect your Adaptec AVC-3610 from your computer.
Need Help with the Adaptec AVC-3610? The Status Light is blinking green, but I can’t see TV. ■ Check that the video drivers on your computer are installed properly. You may need to uninstall, then reinstall them. Refer to your computer’s documentation for more information. ■ Disconnect the TV input cable from your Adaptec AVC-3610 and connect it to a working TV. If the problem is with the TV signal, check if your cable or satellite service is having transmission problems.
The Adaptec AVC-3610 isn’t receiving the remote control signal. If the Status Light does not flash red briefly when you try to use the remote, check that it is listed in Device Manager: 1 In the Media Center software, select Start, right-click My Computer, then select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3 Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers. 4 Check that eHome Infrared Receiver is listed. If it’s listed, Windows is detecting the IR receiver.
Need Help with the FM Radio? Why can’t I watch or record live TV and listen to the radio at the same time? ■ The radio uses the same channel as TV1 — when the FM tuner is operating, the TV tuner is deactivated. ■ Check to see if you used the Input 2 ports (see page 8) in your setup instead of the Input 1 ports. If you have a single-tuner setup and used the Input 2 ports, the FM radio will not work.
Need Help with the Remote Control? Check these common trouble spots: ■ Are you using the correct remote control, the one that was included in your Adaptec AVC-3610 kit? ■ Do the remote control batteries need to be changed? ■ Is there something blocking the line-of-sight between the remote control and the IR receiver on the Adaptec AVC-3610? ■ Are all the cables properly connected to and from the Adaptec AVC-3610? ■ Does the Status Light flash red briefly when you try to use the remote? If not, see
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