SIIG NN-PC8312-S2 User manual

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FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit
Quick Installation Guide
04-0324B
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
notebookcomputer. Foryourconvenience,oneFireWire
(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 with attractive titles,
effects, and background music.
FeaturesandBenefits
•Provides 2 FireWire 800 (9-pin) and 1 FireWire 400
(6-pin) ports for multiple device connections
•Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400 and
800Mbps
•Supportshot-swappingandPlug-n-Playconnection
of peripheral devices
•WorkswithFireWire800(1394b)and1394adevices
including DV camcorders, CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drives, portable hard disks, digital cameras and
other audio/video devices
SystemRequirements
•PentiumorequivalentnotebookPCwithanavailable
PC Card slot
•Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003

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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
PackageContents
•FireWire 800 CardBus adapter
•DriverCD
•Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD
•1394 6-pin/4-pin DV cable
•This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. Layout
*Note:1394devicesthathavetheirownpowersupplydo
notrequiretheoptionalpoweradaptertobeconnectedin
order to work. However, non-powered 1394 devices
require this optional power adapter to work. The power
adapter can be purchased at SIIG's online store.
FireWire 400
(6-pin)
Power Adapter Jack*
(optional)
FireWire 800
(9-pin)
FireWire 800
(9-pin)

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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
facingtheslot.Makesureitisinsertedallthewayin
for a solid connection.
3. Power on your notebook computer.
Figure 2. Inserting the PC Card

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Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit software.
WindowsDriverInstallation
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. InsertthedriverCD,checkCD-ROMdrive,uncheck
the other boxes, then click Next.
4. Click Next, then Next again.
5. IfpromptedfortheWindows98SECD,insertit,then
click OK.
6. Click Finish and restart Windows to complete the
installation.
Windows ME
1. AttheAddNewHardwareWizard,insertthedriver
CD, select Automatic Search for a better driver,
then click Next.
2. Click Finish.
3. Click Yes to restart Windows and complete the
installation.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in 1394a
driver. To get the full speed out of this controller, install
the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below.
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.

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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 2003 automatically installs it's
built-in 1394a driver. To get the full speed out of this
controller,install the Firewire 800 driver using the
directions below.
1. Right click MyComputer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
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. Select Install from a list or specific location, then
click Next.
5. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to
install, then click Next.
6. Insert the driver CD, click Have disk.
7. TypeinD:,thenclickOK.(ChangeD:tomatchyour
CD-ROM drive letter)

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8. SelectOHCIIEEE1394bHostController,thenclick
Next.
9. Click Continue Anyway. Our driver has been
thoroughlytestedinWindowsforstability.
10. Click Finish. Restart Windows to complete the
installation.
ToVerifyWindowsInstallation
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. Click Device
Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus
host controllers, and an OHCI IEEE 1394b Host
Controller should be displayed.

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UleadVideoStudiosoftwareinstallation:
The FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit includes Ulead
VideoStudiodigitalvideoeditingsoftwareforproducing
home videos complete with attractive titles, transitions
and sounds.
1. InserttheUleadVideoStudioDVsoftwareCD. 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 complete.
Note: For instructions on how to use Ulead
VideoStudio, please refer to VStudio.pdf file
located in the Document\Manual directory on the
Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD.
Connecting a DV Camcorder
Before setting up the digital video camcorder, verify the
FireWire 800 CardBus driver has been successfully
installed in your system, then follow the procedures
below.
1. Boot up your system.
2. Connect the 4-pin connector of the provided
FireWire 400 (1394a) DV cable to your camcorder.
3. Connect the 6-pin connector to the FireWire 400
(1394a) port.
4. Power on the camcorder. The camcorder should
now appear in Device Manager.

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ToverifysuccessfulDVCamcordersetup
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. DoubleclickImagingDevice(s),and MicrosoftDV
Camera and VCR or DV Camcorder should be
displayed.

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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. Youcanalsosubmitquestionsonlineandoneofourtechnical
supportanalystswillpromptlyrespond.
A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product,pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
producttothestorewhereyoupurchasedfrom.
If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
followthesesteps to havetheproduct repaired orreplaced.
Step1: SubmityourRMArequest.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective,anRMAnumberwillbeissued. SIIGRMAdepartment
can also be reached at [phone].
Step2: Afterobtainingan RMA number, shiptheproduct.
•Properlypacktheproductforshipping. Allsoftware,cable(s)
andanyotheraccessoriesthatcamewiththeoriginalpackage
mustbeincluded.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIGwillrefusetoacceptanyshippingpackage,and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingtheproducttoSIIG
at the following address:
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA#:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S and International Economy outside of the U.S at
nocosttothecustomer.

FireWire800CardBus DV-Kit isa trademark ofSIIG,Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registeredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation. PentiumisaregisteredtrademarkofIntelCorporation.
Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks
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March, 2005 Copyright ©2005 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
FireWire 800 CardBus DV-Kit
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
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.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
ofI/Oconnectivityproducts,includingPCI&ISAserialandparallel
ports,USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,FireWire(1394a/b),
Networking,SoundCards,andotheraccessories. SIIGisthepremier
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