AMD 2600 manual Connecting a media device for video capture, Setting the Windows Volume Control

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Connecting a media device for video capture

Use a video in/video out cable to connect the S-Video connection on the graphics card to the S-Video connection on a TV, VCR, or camcorder.

Capture video to a computer

1Connect one end of the cable to the S-Video connection on the graphics card. Connect the other end of the cable to video out on the media device.

Note: S-Video and composite extension cables are available from most consumer electronics dealers.

2Start the video capture software in record mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with the video capture software.

3Power on the TV or hit Play on the TV or VCR.

Note: To capture sound, you must connect the line out port of the media device to the line in port of the sound card. Audio cables are available from consumer electronics dealers.

Setting the Windows® Volume Control

For correct audio performance, the sound card line input must be active.

Depending on the operating system you use, choose either the Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ procedure:

•Display the Line Input settings (Windows®)

•Display the Line Input settings (Windows Vista™)

Display the Line Input settings (Windows®)

1On the taskbar, right-click the Volume icon, which is usually in the lower-right corner of the desktop.

If the volume icon is not in the System Tray, do the following:

a)Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

b)Double-clickSounds and Audio Devices.

c)In the Volume tab, select Place volume icon in the taskbar.

2Click Open Volume Controls.

3If the Line-In volume control is not visible, click Options, and then click Properties.