KD 1394 FireWire User manual
Contents1
Contents
1. This Quick Install Guide
2. KD 1394 FireWire Video Camera
3. CD with Drivers and Application Software
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System Requirements2
Technical Specifications4
Closing/Opening the KD
The KD was designed to fold down for transport and
for protection for the lens. [See fig A]
KD Mounting Options
The KD was designed to hang from the top of your
laptop or flatscreen monitor or be attached to the
optional base and armature assembly. (See fig B & C)
Specifications
• Compatible with the1394 Trade Association's
Digital Camera Specification, Draft 1.04
• 1394a Link Layer Controller with 400 Mbit/sec
• Controls: Brightness (Auto/Manual),
Exposure (Auto/Man), Sharpness (Manual),
Saturation (Man), White Balance (Auto/Man),
Gamma (Man), Backlight Compensation (Man),
Focus (Man), Zoom (Man), Iris (Man)
• Image formats: RGB @ 24 bits deep, YUV 4:4:4,
YUV 4:2:2, YUV 4:1:1, Y 8:0:0 (grayscale)
• 1394 Protocols: Isochronous packets for Video data
@ 200mps. (every 125us)
• Asynchronous packets for control to the bus
@ 200mps. (up to 32 quadlets per packet.)
• Image Resolution: Limits: 80X60 to 640X480.
Includes SQCIF, QCIF, CIF, and VGA high-
resolution still image: 640X480 RGB 24 Bit
• Data Payload per Isochronous Packet. (200mps)
• Software drivers: Windows 98 or 2000; Mac OS 8.6
and higher
• Lens/Optical specifications: 6.0 mm focal length;
F2.0 aperture; 56 degree field of view
• Operating Voltage: 12V, Powered by the
FireWire/IEEE 1394 port
• Current Consumption: Maximum 500mA during
startup, 300mA in operation
• Cable length: 2.0 m (200 cm)
• Color (case and cable): Translucent Graphite
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KD 1394 FireWire Quick Install Guide KD 1394 FireWire Quick Install Guide
PC Minimum Requirements
• Windows 98 SE or higher with FireWire/IEEE 1394 support
• 32 MB RAM (64 MB or higher recommended)
• 40 MB hard disk storage space
• CD-ROM drive for software installation
• 6 Pin Powered FireWire/IEEE 1394 port
Macintosh
• Mac OS 9.x or OSX with latest FireWire extensions
• 32 MB RAM (64 MB or higher recommended)
• 40 MB hard disk storage space
• CD-ROM drive for software installation
• FireWire/IEEE 1394 port
Applications
• PC Video Camera • Gaming
• Video Conferencing • Webcam
• Video Capture • Robotics
• Still Picture Capture • Security
• Video Phone
fig C
fig A
fig B
optional
Basic Schematic
1 focus ring
2 glass lens; 54º field of vision
3 LED power indicator
4 universal camera mount
5 patented removable claw*
6 lens cover
7 USB cable
*US Patent #5,855,343
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Software Installation3
1. Install the latest drivers from our website,
http://www.globalmedia.com/
OR
2. Install from the enclosed CD (Select by your OS)
Installation for Windows XP
1.Turn on your computer.
2.Plug the KD into your computer while it is up and running.
3. It will be detected as a default 1394 desktop video camera
and is now ready for use.
Installation for Windows 2000
1. Plug in the KD while your computer is turned on.
2. Insert your CD.
3. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” should pop up.
Click Next. (fig A)
4. Select the “Search” option. Click Next. (fig B)
5. Select “Specify location” as the only search location. Click Next.
6. Insert “x:\windows\Windows 2000\” as the location. (“x” is your
corresponding CD Rom drive) Click OK. (fig C)
7. Click Next. A “Digital signature not found” window may pop up.
If it does, click Yes.
8. Click Finish.
9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 if “Found New Hardware Wizard”
window pops up a second time.
Note: If you have service pack 3 installed, please visit our FAQs ot
www.globalmedia.com
Installation for Windows ME
1. Plug in the KD while your computer is turned on.
2. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” should pop up.
3. Select “Specify Location” then click Next. (fig D)
4. Select “Search” and specify the location of
“x:\windows\Windows ME\” (“x” is your corresponding
CD Rom drive) Click Next. (fig E)
5. If prompted, select the updated driver for the device and
click Next. (fig F)
6. After window changes, click Next.
7. Click Finish. If the computer asks if you wish to restart,
click “No”.
8. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” should pop up again.
9. Repeat steps 3 thru 7 above.
Installation for Windows 98
1. Plug in the KD while your computer is turned on.
2. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” should pop up.
Click Next (fig G), and then in the following window, click Next.
During the following steps the Windows 98 CD may be required.
If asked, insert the CD, and then replace it with the KD CD once again.
3. Choose “Specify Location” as your only option. (fig H)
4. Insert “x:\windows\Windows98\” in the specify location box.
(“x” is your corresponding CD Rom drive) Click Next. (fig H)
5. If prompted, select the updated driver for the device and
click Next. (fig I)
6. After window changes, click Next.
7. Click Finish.
8. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” should pop up again. Click Next.
9. Repeat steps 3 thru 7 above.
10.If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” pops up again, Click Next.
11.Repeat steps 3 thru 7 above.
Installation for Macintosh OS 9
1. Insert CD
2. Open CD, open Mac OS 9 folder
3. Open KD Installer
4. Use the Password, "2020"
5. Follow the on-screen instructions
6. Plug camera into your computer
Installation for Macintosh OS 10.2
1. Plug KD into your computer's FireWire port
2. Your KD camera is now ready to use
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(fig H)
(fig I)
(fig C)
(fig B)
(fig A)
(fig F)
(fig D)
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