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FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the FireWire 800 DV-Kit
The FireWire 800 Cardbus DV-Kit is designed to add
FireWire 800 (1394b) and 1394a (6-pin) interfaces to your
notebook computer. For your convenience, one FireWire
(1394a) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable is included for connecting
DV camcorders and other 1394 devices using 4-pin
connector. Ulead VideoStudio video editing software is
also included for producing greeting cards, video
e-mails, or home videos complete wit
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For video capturing/editing: • Pentium 4 or equivalent notebook PC � 256MB RAM (512MB for Vista) and 5GB or more available hard disk drive space Package Contents � FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit adapter � Driver CD � Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD � 1394 6-pin/4-pin DV cable � Quick Installation Guide Layout Power Adapter Jack FireWire 800 (9-pin) FireWire 400 (6-pin) FireWire 800 (9-pin) Figure 1. Layout Note: 1394 devices that have their own power supply do not require the optional pow
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Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of notebook computers may vary, refer to your system’s reference manual for further information, if needed. 1. Power off your notebook computer and any other connected peripheral devices. 2. Insert the PC Card into the CardBus Type II slot of your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector facing the slot. Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection. 3. Power on your note
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8. At the Digital Signature screen, click Yes, then click Finish. 9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish. Windows XP Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below. 1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type 32-bit : Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 64-bit: Type D:\
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. 1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. 32-bit : Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 2. At the Welcome screen, click Next. 3. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes. 4. At the Destination Location screen, click Next. 5. Select Complete, then click Next. 6. At the Select Program Folder screen, click Next. 7. At the Security Alert box, click Yes. This step is
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6. Select Complete, then click Next. 7. At the Select Program Folder screen, click Next. 8. At the Windows Security box, click Install three times, then click Finish. 9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish. Verify Windows Installation 1. Check Device Manger for proper installation. For 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Window Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager. 2. Double click 1
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Connecting Devices General driver installation steps are provided below. Please review your device's user manual for more details. Windows 2000 1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 2. Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. 3. Uncheck all check boxes, then click Next. 4. Click Next, then click Finish. Windows XP 1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard. For XP w/SP2 or later: Select No, not this time, then click Next. For XP w/SP1 or earlier: Go directly to step #2. 2. S
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Windows Vista™ Windows Vista will automatically detect and install most FireWire devices when connected. For devices that do not install automatically, follow the steps below. Refer to the device's users manual for more information. 1. Click Locate and install driver software. 2. Click Continue to complete the installation. Ulead VideoStudio Installation The FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit includes Ulead VideoStudio digital video editing software for producing home videos complete with attractive t
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ubSwitch Utility In order to use a DV camcorder with this controller, Microsoft's FireWire 400 driver must be installed in the system. We have supplied an easy to use utility that allows switching between Microsoft's driver and the FireWire 800 driver. Before using this utility, unplug all devices from the FireWire 800 cardbus. 1. Click Start, Programs, Unibrain ubcore, Tools then ubSwitch. 2. Right click the ubSwitch icon located in the system tray by the clock. 3. Click the 1394 adapter that
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Connecting a DV Camcorder Before setting up the digital video camcorder, verify the Microsoft FireWire 400 driver has been successfully installed in your system, then follow the procedures below. 1. Connect the 4-pin connector of the provided FireWire 400 (1394a) DV cable to your camcorder. 2. Connect the 6-pin connector to the FireWire 400 (1394a) port. 3. Power on the camcorder. The camcorder should appear in Device Manager. Verify DV Camcorder Setup 1. Right click My Computer, click Manage,
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has 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 enco
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, 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
