SIIG 1394 3-Port Host Adapter User manual

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1394 3-Port Host Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Thisquickinstallationguideprovidesinstructionsforpropersetup
of the 1394 3-port host adapter with Windows 98 and Windows 98
Second Edition (SE). Instructions include:
• Windows 98 and Windows 98SE driver installation
• Driver installation when using a DV camcorder and other
1394 devices with Windows 98
• Installation of the Ulead VideoStudio digital video editing
software (For 1394 DV-Cam Kit model only)
IMPORTANT
The 1394 3-Port Host Adapter must be installed in your
computer BEFORE proceeding with the following setup.
Verify Windows 98 Version
Before proceeding with the software setup, it is important that you
know the version of your Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.
If you are not sure, perform the following steps to confirm the
correct version.
1. From the main desktop, click the right mouse button on
My Computer, then Properties.
2. The General tab screen will display the Windows 98 version.
Windows 98/98SE Driver Installation
ThissectionwillguideyouthroughtheinstallationoftheWindows
98 and Windows 98SE drivers.
1. Turn computer ON. 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 “Select for the best driver for your devices”, and click
“Next”.
4. Insert the Windows 98/98SE CD-ROM and check the
"CD-ROM" option. Click “Next”.
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5. For Windows 98: Click “Next”.
For Windows 98SE: Choose “The updated driver
(Recommended)”, and click “Next”, then “Next” again.
Note: if Windows prompts you for the Windows CD-ROM
again, type in D:\win 98 and click “OK”. (Assuming "D" is
the CD-ROM driver letter)
6. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
To verify successful driver installation:
1. From the main desktop, double-click on My Computer,Control
Panel,System, then Device Manager.
2. Double-click on 1394 Bus Controller device option.
For Windows 98: “PCI OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller” should be displayed.
For Windows 98SE: "Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE
1394 Host Controller” should be displayed.
The driver is installed. The ports are ready to connect devices.
Connecting 1394 Devices
Connecting a DV Camcorder
Before setting up a digital video camcorder, verify the version of
Windows 98 (Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition) in your
system. Refer to the appropriate section for your version.
For Windows 98:
1. Before connecting your DV camcorder to the 1394 host adapter,
perform the following steps:
a. For 1394 3-Port PCI: insert the driver diskette. Go to Start,
Run,then type: "A:\DVconnect150.exe". Click "OK".
b. For 1394 DV-Cam Kit: insert the CD-ROM. Go to Start,
Run, then type: "D:\DV\DVconnect150.exe". Click "OK".
(Assuming “D” is the CD-ROM driver letter.)

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2. Restart your system.
3. Connectthesmall4-pin connectorofthe1394DV cable(included
with the 1394 DV-Cam Kit model only) to the camcorder, then
power-on the camcorder.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the 1394 host adapter.
5. The Building Driver Database dialog box should appear and the
device driver will be automatically loaded.
If the Building Driver Database dialog box does not appear:
a. Double-clickonMyComputer,ControlPanel,System,Device
Manager,then 1394 Bus Controller device options.
b. Highlight “OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller”
and click on Properties, then Settings.
c. Check the“SupportNon-CompliantDevices”option. Click
“OK”.
d. Click“OK” again to exit Device Manager and click “Yes”to
restart the system. When Windows 98 reboots, the Building
Driver Database dialog box should indicate that the new
device has been detected.
The installation is now complete.
To verify successful device setup:
1. Fromthemaindesktop, double-click on My Computer,Control
Panel, System, then Device Manager.
2. Double-click on the Sound, video and game controllers
option. “1394 DV Camcorder” should be displayed when the
device is successfully set up.
For Windows 98SE (Second Edition)
1. WhenWindows98SEbootsup,connectthesmall4-pinconnector
of the 1394 DV cable (included with 1394 DV-Cam Kit model only)
to the camcorder, then power-on the camcorder.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the 1394 host adapter. The
camcordershouldberecognizedbythesystem.Setupiscomplete.

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To verify successful device setup:
1. From the main desktop, double-click onMy Computer,Control
Panel, System,then Device Manager.
2. Double-clickonImagingDevice option.“MicrosoftDVCamera
and VCR” should be displayed when the device is successfully
setup.
Ulead VideoStudio Software Installation
The 1394 DV-Cam Kit includes the deluxe Ulead®VideoStudioTM
video editing software for producing home videos complete with
attractive titles, transitions and sound. To install:
1. InsertthesoftwareCDintotheCD-ROMdrive. Auto-runshould
startautomatically;ifnot,thenclick onStart, thenRun. Typein
D:\setup\autoexec.exe and click“OK”. (Assuming “D” is the
CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Choose“InstallUleadVideoStudio”,thenfollowtheon-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
Note: The Ulead VideoStudio software comes with the Netshow
ToolsandQuick Time utilities for optional installation. For details
on how to use the Ulead VideoStudio software, refer to the
vstudio.pdf file located in “D:\Document\Manual\English”
directory on the CD.
Connecting Other Devices
For Windows 98: When connecting 1394 devices other than a DV
camcorder, you may need to install device drivers provided by the
device manufacturer . Refer to the device's manual for details.
For Windows 98 (Second Edition): Most 1394 devices are supported.
Please refer to the device manufacturer's manual for details.
Note: Different devices may require a different type of cable.