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.

Key Features and Benefits

• Provides 2 FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and

1 1394a (6-pin) port for multiple 1394b/

1394a device connections

• Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200,

400, and 800Mb/s

• Includes one spare low profile bracket for systems with low profile chassis

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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

• 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.

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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.

Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices.

Unplug the computer's power cord.

2.

Remove your computer cover and install the card in an available PCI slot.

3.

Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.

4.

Connect an available 4-pin power connector from the system power supply to the 4-pin power connector on the FireWire

800 32-bit PCI board (See Figure 1 on page

3). This connection is recommended for consistent power output from the FireWire port.

5.

Secure the card and replace the cover.

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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.

Insert the driver CD, at the AutoPlay box, click Open folder to view files.

For 32-bit: Double click setup32.

For 64-bit: Double click setup64.

2.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.

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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.

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/DVD-

ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, press

Enter. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-

ROM drive letter)

2.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.

Windows XP

Windows XP 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.

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)

2.

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. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below.

1.

Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run.

For 32-bit : Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK.

(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, click OK.

(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

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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.

Insert the driver CD, click Start, click Run.

Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK. (Change

D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)

2.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.

To Verify Windows Installation

1.

Check Device Manger for proper installation.

For Windows 7: Right click Computer, click

Manage, click Device Manager.

For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, click Device

Manager.

For XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right click My

Computer, click Manage, then click Device

Manager.

2.

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.

For Windows 7: At the AutoPlay box, click

Run setup.exe.

For Windows Vista / XP / 2003 / 2000: Ulead

VideoStudio installation should start automatically several seconds after inserting the installation CD. If not, click Start, then

Run. Type in D:\Autorun.exe, then click

OK. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-

ROM drive letter)

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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. We have supplied an easy to use utility that allows switching between

Microsoft's driver and the FireWire 800 driver.

Before using this utility, unplug all devices from the

FireWire 800 PCI adapter.

1.

Click Start, Programs, Unibrain ubcore,

Tools then ubSwitch.

2.

Right click the ubSwitch icon located in the system tray by the clock.

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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.

Note: To switch back to the FireWire 800 driver, follow the same procedures, but in step 3 instead of clicking on Microsoft

1394 Drivers, click on Unibrain 1394

Drivers.

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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.

Boot up your system.

2.

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.

To Verify DV Camcorder Setup

1.

Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager.

2.

Double click Imaging Device(s).

3.

Microsoft DV Camera and VCR or DV

Camcorder should be displayed.

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Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA

RMA #:

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PRODUCT NAME

FireWire 800 DV-Kit

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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 Avenue

Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA

Phone: 510-657-8688

FireWire 800 DV-Kit is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft

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