SIIG FireWire Home DV Kit User manual

FireWireHomeDVKit

Quick Installation Guide

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Introducing the FireWire Home DV Kit

The FireWire Home DV Kit provide 3 FireWire 400 (6pin)

ports for multiple device connections. It includes 3-port

FireWire400PCIadapter,DVcable,anddeluxeDVediting

software for complete DV editing solution.

KeyFeaturesandBenefits

• Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a-2000 and

OHCI 1.1 standards

• PCI 2.2 compliant and works in 32-/64-bit,

3.3V/5V PCI or PCI-X slots

• Provides3externalFireWire(1394a)portstoconnect

up to 63 FireWire devices

• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,

400Mbps

• Supports asynchronous and isochronous data

transfer modes

• Hot-swapping feature allows you to attach/detach

FireWire devices without first powering your

computer off

• The included Ulead VideoStudio DV editing

software provides exciting digital video capturing

and editing capabilities

SystemRequirements

• Pentium®III or equivalent PC with an available PCI

slot

• Windows®2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-

/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)

Recommended system for DV capturing or editing

• Pentium 4 or equivalent PC

• 512MB RAM and 5GB available hard disk space

PackageContents

• FireWire 3-Port PCI adapter

• Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software

• FireWire (6-pin/4-pin) cable

• Quick Installation Guide

Layout

Figure 1: Board Layout

FireWire Ports

Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the card are provided

below. Since the design of computer cases and

motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference

manual for further information, if needed.

StaticElectricity Discharge may permanently damage your

system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your

body by touching your computer’s case for a few seconds.

Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards

only by their external edges.

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any

other connected peripheral devices.

2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the

computer.

3. Remove your computer cover.

4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.

5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus

connector with the selected PCI slot on the

motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but

gently, until it is well seated.

6. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the

card.

7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the

power cord.

Driver Installation

Please make sure the board is installed before proceeding

with driver installation.

Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003 / Vista

Windows will automatically detect and install the correct

driver for the FireWire (1394a) host adapter.

ToVerifySuccessfulInstallation

1. Right click My Computer, then click Manage. Click

Device Manager.

2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus

host controllers option.

3. IEEE 1394 Host Controller should be displayed.

Ulead VideoStudio Software Installation

The FireWire Home DV Kit includes Ulead®VideoStudioTM

digital video editing software for producing home videos,

complete with attractive titles, transitions and sounds.

Before installing VideoStudio, make sure your adapter

and DV camcorder are properly installed and configured.

See next section, Connecting DV Camcorder,for more

details on how to properly install your DV camcorder.

1. Insert the Ulead VideoStudio DV software CD.

Auto-run should start automatically. If not, click

Start, Run, type in X:\Autorun.exe, then click OK.

(change X: to match the drive letter of your CD-

ROM)

2. Choose Install Ulead VideoStudio and follow the

onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Note: For instructions on how to use Ulead

VideoStudio,pleaserefertoVStudio.pdffilelocated

in the Document\Manual directory on the Ulead

VideoStudio DV editing software CD.

Connecting DV Camcorder

Before setting up the digital video camcorder, make sure

to verify the driver for the adapter has been successfully

installed in your system and follow the setup procedures

listed below.

1. Boot up your system.

2. Connect the 4-pin connector of the provided

FireWire(1394) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable to your digital

camcorder, and connect the 6-pin connector to an

available port on the 1394 adapter. Power on the

camcorder. The camcorder should now appear in

Device Manager.

ToVerifySuccessfulDVCamcorderSetup

1. Right click My Computer, click Manage,then click

Device Manager.

2. Double click Imaging Device(s).

3. Microsoft DV Camera and VCR or DV Camcorder

should be displayed.

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Technical Support and Warranty

QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Supporthas answers! Simply visit our web site at

www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily

with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few

clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support

analysts will promptly respond.

SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our

web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any problems with this

product, please follow the procedures below.

Ifit iswithin the store'sreturn policyperiod, please returnthe product tothe store

where you purchased from. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy

period, please follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.

Step 1: Submit your RMA request.

Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a

request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be

defective, an RMA number will be issued.

Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.

• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with

the original package must be included.

• Clearly writeyourRMAnumber on the topofthereturned package. SIIG

will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible

fora productreturnedwithout anRMAnumber postedonthe outsideof

the shipping carton.

• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product to the

following address:

SIIG, Inc.

6078 Stewart Avenue

Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA

RMA #:

• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground

in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at

no cost to the customer.

About SIIG, Inc.

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O

connectivityproducts, includingPCI & ISAserial andparallelports, USB,Serial

ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards,

and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades.

SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features,

and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High-quality control

standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of

our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.

SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,

through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and

the UK, and through e-commerce sites.

FireWire Home DV Kit is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered

trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

contries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this

publicationareforidentification onlyand maybe trademarksof theirrespective companies.

PRODUCTNAME

FireWire Home DV Kit

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

SIIG,Inc.

6078 Stewart Avenue

Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA

Ph: 510-657-8688

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