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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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Recommended system for video capturing/ editing: Pentium III or above notebook PC 128MB of RAM and CD-ROM drive 4GB of available hard disk space Windows 98SE or later Package Contents FireWire 800 CardBus adapter Driver CD Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD 1394 6-pin/4-pin DV cable This quick installation guide Layout Power Adapter Jack* (optional) FireWire 800 (9-pin) FireWire 400 (6-pin) FireWire 800 (9-pin) Figure 1. Layout * Note: 1394 devices that have their own po
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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 noteb
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Software Installation This section provides information on how to install the FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit software. Windows Driver Installation Windows 98SE 1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), then click Next. 3. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drive, uncheck the other boxes, then click Next. 4. Click Next, then Next again. 5. If prompted for the Windows 98SE CD, insert it, then click OK. 6. Click Finish and restar
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2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controller, then double click Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. 3. Click the Driver tab, then Update driver button. 4. At the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window, click Next. 5. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device, then click Next. 6. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drives, then click Next. 7. Click Next, then click Finish. 8. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows XP/Server 2003 Windows XP and Server 20
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8. Select OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller, then click Next. 9. Click Continue Anyway. Our driver has been thoroughly tested in Windows for stability. 10. Click Finish. Restart Windows to complete the installation. To Verify Windows Installation 1. Check Device Manager to verify successful installation. Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer, then click Manage. Clic
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Ulead VideoStudio software installation: The FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit includes Ulead VideoStudio digital video editing software for producing home videos complete with attractive titles, transitions and sounds. 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. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) 2. Choose Install Ulead VideoStudio and follow the on-screen instructions to comple
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To verify successful DV Camcorder setup 1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation. Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. 2. Double click Imaging Device(s), and Microsoft DV Camera and VCR or DV Camcorder should be displayed. 8
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on 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 one of our technical support analysts will promptly respond. A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more
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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
