CANOPUS ADVC-110 User Manual

User Manual

June 30, 2004

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Copyright Regulations

It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright laws to the owner of copyright, except for fair use (mainly private noncommercial use). Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. In no event shall Canopus be liable for any direct or indirect damages whatsoever arising from the use of captured materials.

Warranty

Your ADVC110 options are covered by a limited warranty when you register your Canopus product. This warranty is for a period of three years from the date of purchase from Canopus or an authorized Canopus agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Canopus product and is not transferable. Canopus Corporation warrants that for this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be in good working order, Canopus will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Canopus authorized alterations, modifications and/or repair. Proof of purchase is required to validate your warranty.

Canopus is not responsible for any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Cautions

Please observe the following cautions when using this product. If you have any questions regarding the method of usage, the descriptions herein, or any other concerns, please contact the Canopus Technical Support team from 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-3:30pm Fridays, except for public holidays and company-specific holidays.

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DANGER

The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss of life.

Health precautions

In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer monitor display may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness. It is believed that even individuals whom have never experienced such symptoms may be susceptible. If you or close relatives have experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this product.

Do not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability and safety

This product is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The characteristics of this product are not suited for use with such systems.

Protect against static electricity

An electrostatic discharge may damage components of this product. Do not directly touch any of the connectors or component surfaces.

Static electricity can be generated on clothing and on people. Before handling the product, discharge static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal surface.

Do not disassemble

Do not remove the cover or modify the ADVC110. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Canopus directly.

Do not operate at other than the specified voltage

Do not operate at other than the specified voltages of AC 100–240V. Operation at other than the rated voltage may result in fire or malfunction.

Do not operate with an unofficial AC adapter

Do not operate with an unofficial AC adapter, or with a car power supply. Such operation may result in fire or malfunction.

Handle the IEEE1394 cable carefully

Do not place heavy objects on top of the cable, or place it near hot objects. Doing so may damage the cable and result in fire, electrical shock, or malfunction. Altering the cable, or excessively bending or pulling the cable may result in fire or electrical shock. If the cable is damaged, please contact your local retail outlet or Canopus directly.

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CAUTION

The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to hardware or loss of data.

Do not pull on the FireWire cable when disconnecting from electrical outlet

When disconnecting the FireWire cable, pull on the plug, not the cable itself. Pulling on the cable can damage the cable and may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not touch AC adapter(optional) with wet hands

Do not disconnect or plug in the AC adapter(optional) when your hands are wet. Contact with water may result in electric shock, fire or damage.

Do not setup in an area that becomes hot

Do not setup in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating apparatus. The heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage. Also, the unit may become deformed or change color.

Do not setup other than the prescribed method

Do not setup in a manner other than prescribed. Do not use while wrapped in cloth or plastic. Heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage.

If product will not be used for an extended period

If this product will not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adapter(optional) from the electrical outlet.

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Product NotesProduct Notes

Product Notes

1. Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this product is prohibited.

2. The description and specifications of this product are subject to future change without notice.

3. The description of this product has been prepared to be as complete as possible. If the reader is aware of any questionable points, errors or omissions, please contact Canopus.

4. The company assumes no liability for the results of practical application, regardless of item (3) above.

5. Regardless of whether negligence occurs during usage, the company assumes no liability, even if there is a claim, for extraordinary, incidental or derivative loss, including the loss of profits, that arise during practical application of this product.

6. The analysis, reverse engineering, decompiling and disassembling of the software, hardware or manuals that accompany this product, and all other related products including miscellaneous supplemental items, are prohibited.

7. Canopus, as written in both English and Japanese, and its logo are registered trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd.

8. ADVC110 is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd.

9. Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US. Other product names and related items are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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About the DocumentationAbout the Documentation

About the Documentation

This document is the ADVC110 User Manual.

Information not listed in this document may be listed elsewhere.

In cases where there is a difference between a description in this document and an actual operation method, the actual operation method takes precedence.

This document is written for users capable of performing basic PC operations. If there is no special description of an operation, perform that operation in the same manner as a general PC operation.

This document refers to Microsoft’s Windows 2000 operating system as Windows 2000.

To simplify the descriptions, the actual product may differ from the illustrations and screenshots.

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