SIIG NN26 Series User manual

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1394 DV-Cam Kit
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the 1394 DV-Cam Kit
The1394 DV-Cam Kit is designed to add three 1394 (FireWire) ports
to your computer for easy connection to DV camcorders, hard disk
drives (self-powered), scanners, printers, and other 1394 devices.
For your convenience, one 1394 (FireWire) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable is
included for connecting DV camcorders and other 1394 devices
using4-pinconnector. Deluxevideoeditingsoftwareisalsoincluded
forproducinggreetingcards,videoe-mails,orhomevideoscomplete
with attractive titles, effects, and background music.
Key Features and Benefits
• IEEE1394-1995,P1394a(rev.1.1)andOHCIInterfaceSpecification
1.0 compliant
• Fully compliant with PCI Plug-n-Play 2.1
• Adds 3 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports to your PC for connecting
up to 63 devices
• Supports hot-swapping and plug-n-play feature
• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400 Mbps
• Works with various types of DV camcorders (Sony, Panasonic,
Canon, JVC, Sharp and more), hard disk drives (self-powered),
hubs, CD-RWs/DVD-ROMs, MO drives, digital cameras,
scanners and audio/video devices such as TV and set-top box
System Requirements
• Pentium 233 MHz computer with one available PCI slot
• 1 GB or larger hard disk drive
• 32 MB RAM and CD-ROM drive
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000
Recommended system for Digital Video capturing/editing:
• Pentium II 400 MHz computer
• 64 MB RAM and CD-ROM drive
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• 80 MB of available hard disk space
• Video card with 4 MB RAM (PCI or AGP)
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000
Package Contents
• One 1394 3-port host adapter
• Deluxe Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software
• One 1394 (FireWire) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable
• This quick installation guide
Hardware Installation
Generalinstructionsforinstallingthecardareprovidedbelow,since
the design of computer cases and motherboards vary. Refer to your
computer’s reference manual for further information, if needed.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer's cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot push the board
down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
Driver Installation
Please make sure the board is installed before proceeding with
driver installation.
Windows 98SE Driver Installation
1. When Windows boots up, a New Hardware Found dialog box
should appear and the OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller is identified.
2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click Next.
3. Choose Search for the best driver for your device, and click
Next.
4. Clear all check boxes, click Next, choose The Updated Driver
(Recommended), click Next, Next, and Finish to complete
driver installation.

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Windows ME/2000 Driver Installation
Windows ME and Windows 2000 will automatically detect and
install the correct driver for the 1394 3-Port host adapter.
To verify successful installation:
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation.
Windows 98 SE/ME: From the main desktop, double click My
Computer, Control Panel, System, then click Device Manager.
Windows 2000: From the main desktop, double click
My Computer, Control Panel, System, click Hardware,then
Device Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus host
controllers option.
- An IEEE 1394 Host Controller should be displayed.
Ulead VideoStudio Software Installation
The 1394 DV-Cam Kit includes the deluxe Ulead®VideoStudioTM
digital video editing software for producing home videos complete
withattractivetitles,transitionsandsounds.BeforeinstallingUlead
VideoStudio, make sure your 1394 adapter and DV camcorder are
properly installed and configured. Refer to next section for more
details on how to connect a DV camcorder.
1. Insert the DV software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Auto-
run should start automatically. If not, click Start, then Run,
type in D:\Autorun.exe and click OK. (Assuming Dis your
CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Choose Install Ulead VideoStudio and follow on-screen
instructions to complete installation.
Note: For intructions on how to useUlead VideoStudio, please
refer to VStudio5.pdf file located in D:\Manual\English
directory on the CD.

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Connecting 1394 Devices
The following section provides information on connecting devices
to your 1394 DV-Cam Kit.
Connecting DV Camcorder
Before setting up the digital video camcorder, make sure to verify
the driver for the 1394 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 1394 (FireWire)
6-pin/4-pin DV cable into your digital camcorder, and connect
the 6-pin connector into an available port on the 1394 adapter.
Power on the camcorder. The camcorder should now appear
in Device Manager.
To verify successful DV Camcorder setup:
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation.
Windows 98 SE/ME: From the main desktop, double click My
Computer, Control Panel, System, then click Device Manager.
Windows 2000: From the main desktop, double click
My Computer, Control Panel, System, click Hardware,then
Device Manager.
2. Double click Imaging Device(s).
- AMicrosoft DV Camera and VCR or DV Camcorder should
be displayed.
Connecting other 1394 Devices
Many 1394 devices have built-in driver support with Windows
98SE/ME/2000. Please refer to the device’s user manual for detail
installation information. Depending on the device you purchased,
a different 1394 cable may be used. Refer to your 1394 device's
manual for more details.

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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers! Simply visit
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onlinesupportdatabaseisupdateddailywithnewdriversandsolutions.
The answers to your problems could be just a few clicks away.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
SIIG warrants to the original buyer of the product that the hardware is
freeofdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodofone,twoor
five years from the date of purchase. If your product fails to be in good
workingorderduringthewarrantyperiod,youmayreturnittoSIIGfor
repair or replacement at SIIG's option.
To return the product, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Contact SIIG's RMA Department
To obtain an RMA number, SIIG's RMA Department can be reached by
phone at [phone] or fax at [phone] or email at
[email protected].In orderto issuean RMAnumber, theproductserial
numberisrequired. Thisnumbercanbefoundonthesideoftheboxand
on the back of the product.
Step 2: Complete the RMA form
• Fill out your Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form, and
include it in the package with the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s) and
other accessories that came with the original package must be
included.
• Clearlywrite yourRMA number onthe topof thereturned package
and on the accompanying RMA form.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsible for a product returned without an RMA number
posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
Step 3: Ship the Product
YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingbacktoSIIGatthefollowing
address:
SIIG, Inc. RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via UPS Ground or US
Mail at no cost to you.

PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
1394 DV-Cam Kit NN26xx
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
1394 DV-Cam Kit is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation. Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks
of their respective companies.
July, 2001 Copyright ©2001 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.