Tripp Lite F200-003-R User manual

User’s Manual
IEEE 1394 FireWire®
PCI Card - 3 Port
Model #: F200-003-R
NOTE: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this
unit or to its connected devices.
Copyright © 2002 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609 USA
[phone]
www.tripplite.com
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PCI Card Requirements:
• IBM compatible PC with a Pentium (or equivalent)
processor/Macintosh®G3 or G4
• Microsoft®Windows 98®or Windows 98 SE®, Windows
2000®, Windows Millenium®, MacOS 8 or higher
• Available PCI slot
• CD-ROM drive
Note: Macintosh users will need Apple’s FireWire software available at http://www.apple.com/firewire
MGI VideoWave®III Requirements
(Windows only):
• 266 MHz Pentium II or equivalent CPU
• 64 MB of RAM (128 recommended)
• 1 GB of available hard drive space for program files and
digital audio/video content
• Windows compatible sound card
• Video card & monitor that support 800x600 resolution in
16-bit high color mode
System
Requirements
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Hardware
Installation
Make sure the power to the computer is turned OFF and
the computer is disconnected from the wall outlet. To
prevent static electricity from damaging your equipment,
please ground yourself by touching a metal object (for
example: the casing to your PC).
1) Remove the computer’s outer case to expose the
internal components.
2) Locate an available PCI slot on your motherboard and
insert the new card into that slot. Press down firmly on
the card to make sure it’s seated properly. You may
have to unscrew a small plate that’s preventing outside
access to the PCI slot.
3) Insert and tighten a screw to secure the Card to the
computer’s case.
4) Replace the top cover to your computer and fasten the
necessary screws.
5) Turn ON your computer and begin the Driver
Installation.
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Driver
Installation
Driver installation for
Windows systems only.
MAKE SURE YOUR FIREWIRE
PERIPHERALS ARE NOT
CONNECTED TO THE NEW CARD.
1) When Windows is finished booting, a dialog box should
appear stating that the computer has located a “PCI OHCI
Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller.” Windows will then
prompt you for the location of the software driver.
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Driver
Installation (Cont.)
2) The Add New Hardware Wizard will ask you how you’d
like to locate the driver. Select the “Search for the best
driver…” option, then click “Next.”
3) You will be prompted to select where you want Windows to
search for the driver. Click next, as Windows will find the
driver regardless of which boxes you check.
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Driver
Installation (Cont.)
4) Insert your Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE CD.
5) Once Windows has located the driver, it will prompt you
with the option to install the updated driver or search for a
new one. Select the Install “The Updated Driver” option
and click “Next.”
6) Windows will confirm that you want to install the “PCI
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller.” Click “Next.”
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Driver
Installation (Cont.)
7) You may need to point Windows to your CD-ROM drive
if it’s not detected automatically. Enter the drive letter of
your CD-ROM driver in the box labeled “Copy files from”
(Ex: D:\) and click “OK.”
8) You should now be informed that “Windows has finished
installing the software that your new hardware device
requires.” Click “Finish” to close the “Add New Hardware
Wizard.”
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Driver
Installation (Cont.)
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have successfully installed your new FireWire card.
9) To confirm a successful installation, open the SYSTEM
icon in the Control Panel and bring up the Device
Manager. Make sure a “1394 Bus Controller” is installed
with no errors.
10) If there are errors with the “1394 Bus Controller”, delete
the device from your control panel and restart. If errors
still persist, try placing the FireWire card in a different
PCI slot.
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Connecting Your
FireWire Peripheral
The F200-003-R has three external plus one internal FireWire
ports. Only three ports can be used at a time with the following
combinations.
1) Connecting the three external FireWire ports (A, B, C) or
2) Connecting the internal port and two external ports, which
must be either the 2nd or 3rd connector (B, C). Please be
aware that you can not activate the internal port and 1st
external port (A) at the same time.
Before installing any drivers or connecting the FireWire
peripheral, it’s important to first determine which version of
Windows is installed on your computer. To do this, right-click
on the MY COMPUTER icon on your desktop, then select
PROPERTIES. Below the SYSTEM heading, you will see your
Windows version listed. You can also determine your Windows
version using the Windows version number. For example,
if you are using Windows 98 Gold, the version will be
“4.10.1998.” If you are using Windows 98 Second Edition,
the version will be “4.10.2222A.”
Note: a digital video camera is used in the following setup instructions as an
example of a commonly used FireWire peripheral.You can substitute any
FireWire peripheral in its place.
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Connecting Your FireWire
Peripheral (Cont.)
Windows 98 SE Instructions:
1) Connect the FireWire A-B cable (included in this
package) to your new FireWire card.
2) Before connecting the digital video camera, please make
sure it’s powered ON. It’s also good practice to power the
camera from your wall power outlet to conserve battery
power. Some digital video cameras will not properly
communicate with the PC if they’re not powered through
the wall outlet. Connect the FireWire A-B cable to your
camera.
3) Windows 98 SE will now load the appropriate driver for
you. This process is handled in the background, and
requires no input from the user.
4) To determine if the installation process was successful,
right-click on the MY COMPUTER icon, then select
PROPERTIES. Under the DEVICE MANAGER tab, you
should see a heading labeled IMAGING DEVICES. If you
click on IMAGING DEVICES and see a MICROSOFT DV
CAMERA & VCR, the installation was successful. If the
above device is not listed in the DEVICE MANAGER,
make sure the camera is turned on and properly
connected to the FireWire card.
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Connecting Your FireWire
Peripheral (Cont.)
Windows 98 Gold Instructions:
1) Insert the DV Camcorder / MGI Software CD into your
CD-ROM Drive.
2) Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop,
double-click your CD-ROM drive, then double-click on the
DVCAM98 folder.
3) Run the SETUP.EXE program and follow the on-screen
prompts. Once installation is completed, proceed to the
next step.
4) Connect the FireWire A-B cable (included in this package)
to the FireWire port on your camera and connect the
other end to your FireWire card.
5) Now connect your digital video camera. Before connecting
the digital video camera, make sure it’s powered ON. It’s
also good practice to power the camera from your wall
power outlet to conserve battery power. Some digital
video cameras will not properly communicate with the PC
if they’re not powered through the wall outlet.
6) Once the camera is connected, a dialog box should
appear stating that Windows has found new hardware.
7) The Add New Hardware Wizard will now ask you how
you’d like to locate the driver. Select the “Search for the
best driver…” option.
8) Insert your Windows CD.
9) Select the “CD-ROM drive” option and click “Next.”
10) Windows may prompt you with the option to install the
updated driver or search for a new one. Select the Install
“The Updated Driver” option and click “Next.”
11) Windows will now confirm that you want to install the
“1394 DV Camcorder.” Click “Next.”
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Connecting Your FireWire
Peripheral (Cont.)
12) You should now be informed that “Windows has finished
installing the software that your new hardware device
requires.” Click “Finish” to close the “Add New Hardware
Wizard.”
13) To determine if the installation process was successful,
simply right-click on the MY COMPUTER icon, then
select PROPERTIES. Under the DEVICE MANAGER tab,
you should see a heading labeled Sound, Video and
Game Controllers. If you click on Sound, Video and
Game Controllers and see a 1394 DV Camcorder, the
installation was successful. If the above device is not
listed in the DEVICE MANAGER, make sure the camera
is turned on and properly connected to the FireWire card.
Windows 2000 Instructions
1) Install PCI card.
2) Autodetect will automatically perform setup.
Windows ME Instructions
1) Install PCI card.
2) Windows Wizard will automatically perform setup.
Macintosh Instructions:
1) Download and install Apple’s FireWire software from
Apple’s website: http://www.apple.com/firewire
2) Connect the FireWire A-B cable (included in this package)
to your new card.
3) Before connecting the digital video camera, make sure it’s
powered ON. It’s also good practice to power the camera
from your wall power outlet to conserve battery power.
Some digital video cameras will not properly communicate
with the Mac if they’re not powered through the wall outlet.
Connect the FireWire A-B cable to your camera.
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Connecting Your FireWire
Peripheral (Cont.)
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have successfully installed
your Digital Video Camera.
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Device
Specifications
• Fully supports version 2.0 of the IEEE 1394 standard for
high-speed serial bus communication
• Provides three fully 1394-compliant ports at 100, 200 and 400
Megabits per second
• 100% compliant with open host controller interface
(OHCI) requirements
• Built-in energy saving power-down features
• Cable power-monitoring
• PCI Rev. 2.2 compliant
• 3.3V Power Consumption / 5V Input Tolerant
• 100% Plug and Play compatible - devices can be added or
removed without restarting the computer
• Supports up to 63 connected FireWire devices
• Peer to Peer communication structure
Lifetime Limited Warranty
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life. TRIPP LITE’s obligation
under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service
under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an
authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service
center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered
and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by
accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit
limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the
purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or
revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third
parties, or otherwise.
The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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FCC Radio / TV
Interference Notice
Note: 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 instruction manual, may cause 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 or 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 receiver; connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that which the receiver is connected; consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/television technician for help. The user must use
shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or
modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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Manual del Usuario
Tarjeta PCI IEEE 1394
FireWire®, de 3 puertos
Modelo N.º F200-003-R
NOTA: Siga estos procedimientos de instalación y operación para asegurar un rendimiento correcto y para prevenir el
daño a esta unidad o a los dispositivos a ella conectados.
Derechos de autor © 2002 Tripp Lite. Se reservan todos los derechos. Todas las marcas comerciales son propiedad de
sus respectivos dueños. Las especificaciones técnicas están sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso.
Oficinas internacionales
de Tripp Lite
1111 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609 EE.UU.
[phone]
www.tripplite.com
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Requisitos de la tarjeta PCI:
• |PC compatible con IBM con un procesador Pentium
(o equivalente) / Macintosh®G3 o G4
• Microsoft®Windows 98®o Windows 98 SE®, Windows
2000®, Windows Millenium®, Mac OS 8 ó superior
• Ranura PCI disponible
• Lector de CD-ROM
Nota: Los usuarios de sistemas Macintosh necesitarán el software FireWire, disponible en http://www.apple.com/firewire
Requisitos de MGI VideoWave®
(sólo Windows):
• Pentium II a 266 MHz o CPU equivalente
• 64 MB de RAM (se recomiendan 128)
• 1 GB de espacio disponible en el disco duro para los
archivos del programa y para el sonido y el vídeo digital
• Tarjeta de sonido compatible con Windows
• Tarjeta de vídeo y monitor compatibles con una resolución a
800 x 600 en modo de color de alta resolución de 16 bits
Requisitos
del Sistema
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Instalación
del Hardware
Asegúrese de que la alimentación al sistema está apagada, y
de que el ordenador está desenchufado de la toma de corriente.
Con el fin de impedir que la electricidad estática dañe su
equipo, rogamos realice la toma a tierra usted mismo tocando
un objeto de metal (como por ejemplo la caja de su PC).
1) Extraiga la cubierta externa de su ordenador con el fin
de exponer los componentes internos.
2) Ubique una ranura PCI disponible en la placa madre e
inserte la nueva tarjeta en dicha ranura. Pulse la tarjeta
hacia abajo firmemente para asegurarse de que está
debidamente asentada. Es posible que tenga que
desenroscar una pequeña placa que impide el acceso
externo a la ranura PCI.
3) Introduzca y apriete un tornillo para asegurar la tarjeta
a la caja del ordenador.
4) Reemplace la cubierta del ordenador y apriete los
tornillos que haya extraído.
5) Encienda su ordenador y dé inicio a la instalación del
controlador.
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Instalación del
Controlador
Instalación del controlador; sólo para
sistemas Windows.
ASEGÚRESE QUE LOS PERIFÉRICOS
FIREWIRE NO ESTÁN CONECTADOS
A LA NUEVA TARJETA
1) Cuando Windows haya terminado de arrancar, debería
aparecer un cuadro de diálogo indicando que el sistema
ha encontrado el dispositivo “PCI OHCI Compliant IEEE
1394 Host Controller”. Windows le pedirá que indique la
ubicación del controlador de software.
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Instalación del
Controlador
2) El Asistente para agregar nuevo hardware le pedirá cómo
quiere encontrar el controlador. Elija la opción “Buscar el
mejor controlador...”, y haga clic en “Siguiente”.
3) El sistema le pedirá que elija dónde quiere que Windows
busque el controlador. Haga clic en “Siguiente”, Windows
encontrará el controlador independientemente de los
cuadros que marque.
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