™
Installation and
User’s Guide
™
producer
multimedia
For Pentium® Based PCs Running Windows® 95
Welcome to Buz Multimedia Producer!
The Buz package includes:
The Buz Card:
The Buz adapter card is a PCI video capture card to input and digitize video.
It is also an intelligent, high-performance PCI* Ultra-SCSI** host adapter designed for
Pentium-based PCs using Windows 95, ideally suited for connection to Iomega’s Jaz
and Zip SCSI drives.
*PCI–Peripheral Component Interconnect – is a local bus interface that enables high
speed data transfer.
**SCSI (pronounced SKUH-zee) is an acronym for the Small Computer System
Interface - an industry standard for connecting peripherals to personal computers.
Check the Buz Box Connections section of this guide for additional technical
information.
The Buz Box:
Connect video devices such as a VCR, laserdisk, DVD, television or a camcorder to
your computer through the Buz Box.
The Audio/Video Cable:
The A/V cable connects audio and video from your input devices, such as a camcorder,
to the output devices, such as a VCR or television.
The CD Jewel Case:
CD #1: The integrated installer for:
• MGI VideoWave SE Plus for Buz
• PictureWorks HotShots™ (With NetCard™ Trial)
• Iomega RecordIt
™
™
• Buz drivers and utilities
Multimedia Tutorial
• Guide to Making Better Movies
CD #2: HotShots CD for Photo Page printing
Tutorials and other stuff
• MGI VideoWave Tutorial (retail version)
• MGI VideoWave SE Plus for Buz EasyGuide
• Sample video and audio files and Photos
• Electronic Documentation files
The Installation Guide will lead you through the installation process including how to
connect your Buz Box to the back of your computer and to video and audio devices.
MGI VideoWave SE Plus for Buz EasyGuide steps you through the software basic
functions such as capturing video and audio, producing, still capturing and saving your
productions.
The Welcome Packet:
The Welcome Packet contains registration information and important information
about accessories and other Iomega products.
Buz Performance Characteristics
Video Specifications
Compression Hardware Motion JPEG (MJPEG)
Resolution Up to 720x480 at 30 frames per second (60 fields) NTSC
Video Data Rate Up to 6MB/sec sustained
Capture Format AVI
Production Format AVI, MOV, MPEG output format
Video Playback Playback of MJPEG AVIs via onboard hardware
Still Images Capture up to 720x480 at 24 bit color from video
Video In/Out Composite (RCA) and S-Video (Mini DIN)
Audio In/Out Stereo RCA pass-through to existing industry standard sound card
SCSI Specifications
Technology Ultra SCSI
Interface 32 bit PCI bus mastering, PCI 2.1 compliant, Plug and Play
Transfer Rates Up to 20MB/sec sustained
Connectors HD50 external and 50 pin internal ribbon
Up to 768x576 at 25 frames per second (50 fields) PAL/SECAM
Up to 24 bit (16 million) colors
Playback of MJPEG AVIs via software on non-Buz equipped
computers (uses BuzPlay.exe)
Audio synchronization and capture at up to 16 bit stereo, 44.1 kHz
onboard BIOS for bootable operation
Index
Buz Card Installation ........................................................................... 2
Buz Box Connections .......................................................................... 8
Audio Settings ................................................................................... 12
Video/Audio Connections ................................................................. 16
SCSI Guidelines ................................................................................ 17
Software Features ............................................................................... 18
Software Electronic Documentation Information............................... 19
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 20
Legal Basics........................................................................................ 25
How To Get Help ............................................................................. 26
Regulatory Agency Statements ........................................................... 29
Buz Card Installation
M NOTE: Buz Multimedia Producer
Ensure your system has the latest video and audio drivers installed.
It is recommended that you optimize your hard drive using Windows 95 system
tools such as Sc an Disk and Disk Defragmenter and, before installation, disabl e all
system crash recovery, anti- v irus s oft w are, or other background-r unning
software. M
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is a technologically so ph ist ica ted p ackage.
1. Locate the software CD marked
‘Start Here Disk #1’
Buz CDs
Buz Installation Guide
and the MGI EasyGuide
Buz Card
A/V-Cable
Buz Box
2. Don’t get Stung! Install your software first.
Buz will not function correctly if you do not load your software first.
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Start your computer. When your system has completely booted into the Windows 95
Desktop, put the CD marked Start Here (Disk 1) into your CD-ROM drive and follow
the instructions on the screen. If the install program does not automatically start,
double-click on the CD-ROM drive icon then double click on the Start icon. The
default install settings will automatically install the software and drivers.
During software installation you will be asked to register Buz Multimedia Producer.
The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the Buz Box.
3. Shut down and turn off your computer.
Disconnect the power cord, then remove the
computer cover.
Disconnect power from the
source OR the computer
M NOTE: Most computers have three or four rear-panel screws holding the cover.
See your computer manual if the cover removal is unclear. M
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4. Locate any vacant PCI expansion slot and
remove the expansion slot cover. (Save the slot
cover screw for use in the next step.)
Computers have either
VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL
expansion slots
Slot cover screw
(remove and save)
ISA slots
Use any PCI slot
M NOTE: If your computer is a tower type, it is safer to lay it on it’s side for
installing the Buz card to avoid pushing it over as you insert the card. M
Desktop
PCI Slot
ISA Slot
Tower
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5. Unpack the Buz card.
CAUTION Touch a grounded metal object to discharge any build-up of static
electricity before handling the Buz card. M
Handle the card by its edges. If you lay it down, place it on the static-proof bag it is
shipped in.
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6. Push the Buz card FIRMLY into the PCI slot, then
replace the PCI slot cover screw.
M Internal drive installation: If you are connecting an internal SCSI drive to the
SCSI connector on your Buz card, you may want to install or connect it at this time.
Install your software first or your computer may not recognize the Buz card or any
other drives you connect to it. M
Bracket
flush to chassis
Connector
fits evenly
Connect internal
SCSI device Data
cable here
Pin 1
PCI slot
Ensure the bracket fits flush against the chassis. If you currently have an Iomega Jaz
Jet™ SCSI adapter card in your system, we recommend replacing it with the Buz card
now. See caution on the next page. The connector should seat evenly on both ends of
the PCI slot to ensure a good connection.
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CAUTION Do not connect a SCSI boot drive or SCSI CD-ROM drive to the Buz card
until after you have installed the Buz software. M
7. Replace the computer cover. Do not plug your
computer in or start your computer yet! Proceed
to the Buz Box connections on the next page.
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