FireWire 800 DV-Kit Quick Installation Guide Introduction The FireWire 800 DV-Kit is designed to add FireWire 800 (1394b) and 1394a (6-pin) interfaces to your computer. For your convenience, one FireWire (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.
System Requirements • • Pentium or equivalent PC with an available 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Windows® 2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) For video capturing/editing • Pentium 4 or equivalent PC • 512MB RAM and 5GB or more available hard disk drive space Package Contents • • • • • • 2 FireWire 800 32-bit PCI board Spare Low Profile bracket (for Low Profile chassis) 1394a 6-pin to 4-pin DV cable Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software Driver CD Quick Installation Guide
4-Pin Power Connector FireWire 400 Port FireWire 800 Ports Figure 1: Board Layout Hardware Installation Note: For Low Profile systems, replace the currently mounted bracket with with the included Low Profile bracket. General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer case for a few seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards only by their external edges. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4 Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices. Unplug the computer's power cord. Remove your computer cover and install the card in an available PCI slot.
Software Installation This section provides information on how to install the FireWire 800 DV-Kit software. Please follow the directions below for your operating system. Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) Windows 7 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 DV-Kit. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the following directions. 1. 2. Insert the driver CD, at the AutoPlay box, click Open folder to view files.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) Windows Vista operating system automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 DV-Kit. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the following directions. 1. 2. Insert the driver CD, click Start, in Start Search box. For 32-bit: Type D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD/DVDROM drive letter) For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, press Enter.
1. 2. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. For 32-bit : Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation. Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 DV-Kit.
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation. Windows 2000 Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 DV-Kit. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below. 1. 2. Insert the driver CD, click Start, click Run. Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.
2. For XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. Double click 1394 Bus host controllers. Unibrain driver/OHCI Compatible Board or IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) adapter should be displayed. Ulead VideoStudio Installation The FireWire 800 DV-Kit includes Ulead VideoStudio digital video editing software for producing home videos complete with attractive titles, transitions and sounds. 1. Insert the Ulead VideoStudio DV CD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Ulead VideoStudio installation. Note: For instructions on how to use Ulead VideoStudio, refer to the VStudio.pdf file located in the Document\Manual directory on the Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD. ubSwitch Utility In order to use a DV camcorder with this controller, Microsoft's FireWire 400 driver must be installed in the system.
3. Click the 1394 adapter that you want to switch, then click on Microsoft 1394 Drivers. Note: If your system has multiple 1394 adapters installed, make sure that you click on the 1394 adapter that the camcorder will be plugged into. 4. Windows will display an information box when the driver is ready for use. It may take a few seconds for this box to appear. Wait for this box to appear then connect your DV camcorder.
Connecting DV Camcorder Before setting up the digital video camcorder, make sure to verify the driver for the adapter has been successfully installed in your system and follow the setup procedures listed below. 1. 2. Boot up your system. Connect the 4-pin connector of the provided FireWire(1394) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable to your digital camcorder, and connect the 6pin connector to an available port on the 1394 adapter. Power on the camcorder. The camcorder should now appear in Device Manager.
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