Operation Manual

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VeniceF
Operator Manual
Chapter 3: Using The VeniceF With
FireWire
FireWire board hot plugging
IMPORTANT! Do not connect or disconnect the FireWire cable to your
VeniceF when the console is powered up, as this may result in damage to
sensitive components. Always switch off the console before connecting or
disconnecting the FireWire cable!
This chapter shows you how to prepare your PC/Mac for using FireWire, how to update
the FireWire driver and how to troubleshoot FireWire. For information on how to use
FireWire with the ‘bundled’ recording software, refer to the Software Application Guide.
Installing FireWire on a PC
It is strongly recommended that when connecting or disconnecting the Venice F to a
PC/MAC/LAPTOP you do so in the following manner:
When Connecting the Venice F
• Ensure that the computer is turned OFF
• Ensure that the Venice F is turned OFF
• Connect your Venice F FireWire port to your computer’s FireWire port
• Turn ON your Venice F
• Turn ON your Computer
• Turn ON your Monitor Speakers
When disconnecting the Venice F
• Shut down record software
• Turn OFF your monitor speakers
• Turn OFF your Venice F
• Disconnect your Venice F
This section shows how to install and set up FireWire on a PC running the Windows®
operating system. This procedure comprises three main steps:
• “Step A — Installing the device driver on your PC”
• “Step B — Connecting the VeniceF to your PC”
• “Step C — Configuring the FireWire settings for the VeniceF”
Step A — Installing the device driver on your PC