USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus DV Kit Quick Installation Guide Features and Benefits Fully compliant with USB specifications revision 2.0 and IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a-2000 and OHCI 1.1 Standards Combo CardBus PC Card design allows you to add the USB 2.0 and FireWire (1394a) interface into your notebook or Tablet PC at once Two USB 2.0 ports support 480Mbps, 12Mbps, 1.5Mbps data transfer modes Two FireWire ports support serial bus data transfer rates of 400 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 100 Mbps Includes Ulead VideoStudio editing software Includes a high quality switching power adapter to provide standard power output for the USB ports NOTE: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1 speeds even when they are connected to USB 2.0 host adapter or USB 2.0 hubs. System Requirements Pentium or equivalent notebook PC with an available CardBus Type II slot Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Recommended system for Video capturing/editing: Pentium III or above notebook PC 128MB of RAM and CD-ROM drive 4GB of available hard disk space Windows 98SE or later 04-0274B 1
Package Contents (1) USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus (1) Switching power adapter (1) Driver CD (1) Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD (1) 1394 6-pin/4-pin DV cable This quick installation guide Layout Power Adapter Jack* FireWire** 4-pin FireWire** 6-pin USB 2.0 Figure 1. Layout * NOTE: In most cases, the power adapter doesn't need to be plugged in. However, some USB devices may require additional power in order to work. Please plug in the power adapter if your device needs it. Refer to the device's manual for more detail. ** NOTE: The FireWire (1394) ports do not ouput any power. Therefore, only 1394 devices with their own power supplies will work. The included power supply only provides standard power output for the USB 2.0 ports. 2
1. Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below, since the design of notebook computers may vary. Refer to your system s reference manual for further information, if needed. Insert the PC Card into the CardBus Type II slot of your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector facing the slot. Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection. Important: Make sure the driver is installed prior to inserting the USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus. Figure 2. Inserting the PC Card 3
2. Software Installation Important: Make sure the driver is installed prior to inserting the USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus. 2-1) Windows 98SE Driver Installation 1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run, type in X:\Setup.exe, then click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) 2. Click Next, then Finish to restart Windows. 3. After Windows resumes, insert the CardBus. 4. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next, and Next again. 5. Clear all check boxes and click Next. 6. Click Next and Next again. NOTE: If prompted for Windows Installation CD-ROM, click OK. Insert this CD and click OK. 7. Click Finish. 8. Repeat steps 4-7 two more times. 9. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next four times. 10. If you are prompted to keep the current files, click Yes (up to five times). 11. Click Finish to complete. 4
2-2) Windows ME Driver Installation 1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run, type in X:\Setup.exe, then click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) 2. Click Next, then Finish to restart Windows. 3. After Windows resumes, insert the CardBus. 4. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended), and click Next. 5. Click Finish and restart Windows to complete. 2-3) Windows 2000 Driver Installation NOTE: If you have Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or later, the drivers will be installed automatically by the operating system. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run, type in X:\Setup.exe, then click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) 2. Click Next, Finish, then restart Windows. 3. After Windows resumes, insert the CardBus. 4. On the restart, Windows automatically installs the correct drivers for the CardBus. 5
2-4) Windows XP Driver Installation NOTE: If you have Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later, the drivers will be installed automatically by the operating system. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run, type in X:\Setup.exe, then click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) 2. Click Next, Finish, then restart Windows. 3. After Windows resumes, insert the CardBus. 4. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), click Next, then Finish. 5. Repeat step 4 one more time to complete. 2-5) To verify successful driver installation: 1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation. Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab. Windows 2000/XP: Right click My Computer, then click Manage. Click Device Manager. 2. The drivers for this controller show up differently under different versions of Windows. Please refer to the correct Windows version to verify. 6
2-5.1) Windows 98SE/ME a) Under the 1394 Bus Controller: - OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller b) Under the Network Adapters: (WinME only) - NDIS 1394 Net Adapter c) Under the Universal Serial Bus controllers: - ALi PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller - USB 2.0 Root Hub 2-5.2) Windows 2000 (with sp3 or earlier)/xp (without sp): a) Under the IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers: - OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller b) Under the Network Adapters: (WinXP only) - 1394 Net Adapter c) Under the 1st Universal Serial Bus controllers: - ALi PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller - USB 2.0 Root Hub d) Under the 2nd Universal Serial Bus controllers: 7
2-5.3) Windows 2000 (with sp4 or later)/xp (with sp1 or later): a) Under the IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers: - OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller b) Under the Network Adapters: (WinXP only) - 1394 Net Adapter c) Under the Universal Serial Bus controllers: - ALi PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller - Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller - USB 2.0 Root Hub (USB Root Hub in WinXP) 3. If these options DO NOT appear, eject the Cardbus, re-insert it while in Windows and refer to software installation section to re-install the CardBus. 8
2-6) Ulead VideoStudio software installation: The USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus 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 software CD. Autorun should start automatically. If not, click Start, Run, type in X:\Autorun.exe, then click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) 2. Choose Install Ulead VideoStudio and follow the on-screen instructions to complete. NOTE: For instructions on how to use Ulead VideoStudio, please refer to VStudio.pdf file located in the Document\Manual directory on the Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD. 3. Connecting a DV Camcorder Before setting up the digital video camcorder, verify the USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus' driver has been successfully installed in your system, then follow the procedures below. 1. Boot up your system. 2. Connect the 4-pin connector of the provided FireWire (1394) DV cable to your camcorder. 3. Connect the 6-pin connector to the FireWire (1394) port. 4. Power on the camcorder. The camcorder should now appear in Device Manager. 9
To verify successful DV camcorder setup: 1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver installation. Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab. Windows 2000/XP: Right click My Computer, then click Manage. Click Device Manager. 2. Under Imaging Device(s), a Microsoft DV Camera and VCR or DV Camcorder should be displayed. 10
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), Networking, Sound Cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and all products are backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty. High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in most computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas and the UK, as well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs. PRODUCT NAME USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus DV Kit MODEL NUMBER US2273 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 Ave. Fremont, CA 94538-3152 USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus DV Kit is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. October, 2003 Copyright 2003 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.