Iomega Buz User manual

multimedia
producer
™
For Pentium®Based PCs Running Windows®95
Für Pentium®-PCs mit Windows®95
Pour PC équipés d’un processeur Pentium®et fonctionnant sous Windows®95
Installation and
User’s Guide
Installations- und
Benutzerhandbuch
Guide d’installation
et de l’utilisateur

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation and User’s Guide 1
Installations- und Benutzerhandbuch 19
Guide d’installation et de l’utilisateur 39

Welcome to Buz™Multimedia Producer!
The Buz package includes:
The Buz Card:
The Buz Adapter card is a PCI video capture card to input and digitize video.
It is also an intelligent, high-performance PCI* Ultra-SCSI** host adapter designed for
Pentium-based PCs using Windows®95, ideally suited for connection to Iomega’s Jaz®and
Zip® SCSI drives.
*PCI–Peripheral Component Interconnect–is a local bus interface that enables high speed data
transfer.
**SCSI (pronounced SKUH-zee) is an acronym for the Small Computer System Interface - an
industry standard for connecting peripherals to personal computers.
Check the Buz box Connections section of this guide for additional technical information.
The Buz Box:
Connect video devices such as a VCR, laserdisk, DVD, television or a Camcorder to your
computer through the Buz box.
The Audio/Video Cable:
The A/V cable connects audio and video from your input devices, such as a Camcorder, to the
output devices, such as a VCR or television.
The CD Jewel Case:
CD #1: The integrated installer for:
• MGI video Wave SE Plus Software for Buz™
• PictureWorks Hotshots™ Software (With NetCard™ Trial)
• Iomega RecordIt™ Software
• Buz drivers and utilities
Multimedia Tutorial
• Guide to Making Better Movies
CD #2: HotShots CD for Photo Page printing
Tutorials and other Stuff
• MGI VIdeoWave Tutorial (retail version)
• MGI Video Wave SE Plus Software for Buz™ EasyGuide
• Sample video and audio files
The Installation Guide will lead you through the installation process including how to
connect your Buz box to the back of your computer and to video and audio devices.
MGI Video Wave SE Plus Software for Buz™ EasyGuide steps you through the software
basic functions such as capturing video and audio, producing, still capturing and saving your
productions.
The Welcome Packet:
The Welcome Packet contains registration information and important information about
accessories and other Iomega products.

Buz Performance Characteristics
Video Specifications
Compression Hardware Motion JPEG (MJPEG)
Resolution Up to 720x480 at 30 frames per second (60 fields) NTSC
Up to 768x576 at 25 frames per second (50 fields) PAL/SECAM
Up to 24 bit (16 million) colors
Video Data Rate Up to 6MB/sec sustained
Capture Format AVI
Production Format AVI, MOV, MPEG output format
Video Playback Playback of MJPEG AVIs via onboard hardware
Playback of MJPEG AVIs via software on non-Buz equipped computers (uses BuzPlay.exe)
Still Images Capture up to 720x480 at 24 bit color from video
Video In/Out Composite (RCA) and S-Video (Mini DIN)
Audio In/Out Stereo RCA pass-through to existing industry standard sound card Audio synchronization
and capture at up to 16 bit stereo, 44.1 kHz
SCSI Specifications
Technology Ultra SCSI
Interface 32 bit PCI bus mastering, PCI 2.1 compliant, Plug and Play onboard BIOS for bootable
operation
Transfer Rates Up to 20MB/sec sustained
Connectors HD50 external and 50 pin internal ribbon
Index
Buz Card Installation (see note below) .................................................................. 3
Buz Box Connections ........................................................................................... 6
Audio Settings ...................................................................................................... 8
Video/Audio Connections .................................................................................. 10
SCSI Guidelines ................................................................................................. 11
Software Features ................................................................................................ 11
Software Electronic Documentation Information ............................................... 12
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 13
How To Get Help .............................................................................................. 16
Regulatory Agency Statements ............................................................................ 18
Legal Basics ......................................................................................................... 18
왎NOTE: Buz Multimedia Producer
TM
is a technologically sophisticated package. Ensure your system
has the latest video and audio drivers installed. It is recommended that you optimize your hard drive
using Windows 95 system tools such as Scan Disk and Disk Defragmenter and, before installation,
disable all system crash recovery, anti-virus software, or other background-running software. For more
troubleshooting information see Iomega’s web site: www.iomega.com. 왎
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Buz Card Installation
1. Locate the software CD marked
‘Start Here Disk #1’
Buz Box
Buz Card
A/V-Cable
Buz CDs
Buz Installation Guide
and the MGI EasyGuide
2. Don’t get Stung! Install your software first.
Buz will not function correctly if you do not load your software first.
Start your computer. When your system has completely booted into the Windows 95 Desktop,
put the CD marked Start Here (Disk 1) into your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions
on the screen. If the install program does not automatically start, double-click on the CD-
ROM drive icon then double click on the Start icon.
The default install settings will automatically install the software and drivers. When the software
is installed and you have watched the Buz Multimedia Producer Installation Tutorial, proceed
to the next step.
3. Shut down and turn off your computer. Disconnect the
power cord, then remove the computer cover.
Disconnect power from
the computer
왎NOTE: Most computers have three or four rear-panel screws holding the cover. See your
computer manual if the cover removal is unclear. 왎
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4. Locate any vacant PCI expansion slot and remove the
expansion slot cover. (Save the slot cover screw for use
in the next step.)
Computers have either
VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL
expansion slots.
Use any PCI slot
Expansion slot cover
(remove and save)
Slot cover screw
(remove and save)
ISA slots
Tower
Desktop
PCI Slot
ISA Slot
왎 NOTE: If your computer is a tower type, it is safer to lay it on it’s side for installing the
Buz card to avoid pushing it over as you insert the card. 왎
5. Unpack the Buz card.
CAUTION Touch a grounded metal object to discharge any build-up of static electricity
before handling the Buz card. 왎
Handle the card by its edges. If you lay it down, place it on the static-proof bag it is shipped in.
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6. Push the Buz card FIRMLY into the PCI slot, then replace
the PCI slot cover screw.
Bracket
flush to chassis
Connector fits evenly
PCI slot
Ensure the bracket fits flush against the chassis. If you currently have an Iomega Jaz®Jet®SCSI
adapter card on your system, we recommend replacing it with the Buz card now. See caution
below. The connector should seat evenly on both ends of the PCI slot to ensure a good
connection.
CAUTION Do not connect a SCSI boot drive or SCSI CD-ROM drive to the Buz card until
after you have installed the Buz software. 왎
왎 Internal drive installation: If you are connecting an internal SCSI drive to the SCSI
connector on your Buz card, you may want to install or connect it at this time. Install your
software first or your computer may not recognize the Buz card or any other drives you
connect to it. 왎
7. Replace the computer cover. Do not plug your
computer in or start your computer yet! Proceed to the
Buz box connections on the next page.
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Buz Box Connections
1. Connect the Buz cable to the back of your computer.
The longer connector on the back of the Buz card is the connector for external SCSI devices
(such as Jaz® and Zip® SCSI drives). The Buz card connects to a variety of SCSI devices. See
your SCSI device documentation for proper connection. Also see the SCSI Guidelines section in
this booklet.
SCSI Connector
Fifteen-Pin Connector
Buz Card Connectors
왎 NOTE: If your external SCSI device does not match the connector on the
back of the Buz card, purchase a quality cable converter. 왎
Buz Box
Connector
External SCSI Connector
Buz Box Speaker Out (Pass-through)
Connector
Your Existing
Speaker's Connector
Buz Box Audio In
Connector
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Buz box connector: The fifteen-pin connector of the Buz box goes to the matching
connector of the Buz card. Look at this plug carefully. Check orientation before connecting.
After connecting, tighten thumb screws. Avoid bending any pins.
Audio In: The smaller of the two Buz box connectors is the Audio In connector. The
computer may have an Audio In symbol, or it may say ‘Audio In’ or ‘Input’, depending upon
your system. The Microphone connection can also be used as ‘Audio In’ but it is not the
prefered connection.
Audio In
Microphone
Plug the 'Audio In' connector into either
'Audio In' or 'Microphone' on the back of your computer
'Audio in' Connector
from Buz Box
Universal Symbols
왎 NOTE: Universal symbols for Audio In and Audio Out may be stamped on the back of
your computer. The same symbols are stamped on the Buz box audio plugs. 왎
Audio Out: The larger of the two Buz audio connectors is the Audio Out Pass-through
connector and goes on the back of your computer. The connection on the back of your
computer may have an Audio Out or Speaker Out symbol on it or it may say ‘Speaker Out’,
depending upon your system. If you have external speakers, disconnect and reconnect into the
back of the audio out Pass-through connector so your speakers will work.
Plug the Buz Audio Output "Passthrough" connector
into the back of your computer
Audio Out
Audio Output
'Passthrough'
Connector
Unplug your existing
External 'Speaker Out'
connector and reconnect it
into the back of the 'Passthrough'
Speaker Out
(Some systems Have
this connection only for
sound output)
Headphones
Best connection
Universal Symbols
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왎NOTE: Most sound cards will use the standard ‘mini’ stereo jack. If your system does not
have a ‘mini’ jack, purchase an adapter. 왎
2. After the Buz box has been connected, reconnect the
power to the back of your computer and start your
system.
a. After you start your computer, Windows 95 will display the message: ‘Found New Hardware:
PCI SCSI adapter’, and then will identify it as Iomega Buz: PCI Ultra SCSI Host Adapter and will
automatically load the drivers.
b. It will then identify a PCI Multimedia Video Device and identify it as Iomega Buz Multimedia
Producer and will automatically load drivers for this also. You will then be prompted to restart
the computer. Click Yes.
3. Change your Audio Out settings from the Windows 95
screen.
When your system has restarted, double-click on the small speaker icon in the lower right-hand
corner of the Windows 95 main window. The Master Volume screen will appear. Ensure that the
Mute All and Mute boxes are NOT selected.
왎 NOTE: If the speaker icon is not present,
refer to your system’s User’s Manual. 왎
a. Go to Options and select Properties.
왎NOTE: Some systems have their own audio controls and will look different. Ensure
muting is turned off and the check box that matches your Audio In connections is
selected in the recording control. 왎
b. ChooseRecordingoptionfromtheProperties
window then click OK.
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