Iomega G3 User Manual

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Installation and
User’s Guide

producer

multimedia

For Apple® Power Macintosh® G3

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Welcome to Buz™Multimedia Producer!

The Buz package includes:

The Buz Card:

The Buz card is a PCI adapter that provides professional quality video capture, real-time
hardware Motion-JPEG video compression and video output.

It is also an intelligent, high-performance PCI* Ultra-SCSI** host adapter, ideally
suited for connection to Iomega’s Jaz

*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 on page 8, for additional
technical information.

The Buz Box:

The Buz box is used to connect video devices such as a camcorder, VCR, laserdisk,
DVD or television 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 Buz box, or the Buz Box to your output devices, such as a VCR or television.

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drives and other fast SCSI devices.

Macintosh installation CD:

Provides an integrated installer for:

• Adobe Premiere® 4.2 LE

• Buz Drivers and Utilities for Power Macintosh
Note: This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

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• Apple

• Apple AudioTuneUp 2.0

• Iomega RecordIt

QuickTime® 3 Pro

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1.3

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G3.

• Iomega Tools

It also contains a useful tutorial on

• How To Make Better Movies
This 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.

Iomega Buz EasyGuide for Adobe Premiere® 4.2 LE steps you through the software

basic functions such as capturing video and audio, editing, 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 29.27 frames per second (60 fields) NTSC

Up to 720x576 at 25 frames per second (50 fields) PAL/SECAM

Up to 24 bit (16 million) colors
Capture Format QuickTime Movie (Motion JPEG A)
Video Data Rate Capable of broadcast TV studio, without dropped frames

6.75 to 225 KB/frame; 200 KB/sec to 6.6 MB/sec; 3:1 to 100:1

compression (software selectable)
Production Format QuickTime Movie (Motion JPEG A or all available QuickTime 3

codecs)
Still Images Capture up to 720x480 (NTSC) or (720x576) (PAL/SECAM)

at 24 bit color from video
Video In/Out Composite (RCA) and S-Video (Mini DIN)
Audio In/Out Stereo RCA pass-through to the Macintosh sound ports

Capture at up to 16 bit stereo 44.1KHz

System audio synchronization

SCSI Specifications

Technology Ultra SCSI (Narrow)
Transfer Rates Up to 20MB/sec burst
Interfaces 32 bit PCI bus mastering, PCI 2.1 compliant, Plug and Play
Connectors 50-pin internal and high-density 50-pin external connectors
SCSI Addresses Adds seven fast SCSI addresses to your Macintosh

Index

Installation Guide ................................................................................ 2

Install Your Software............................................................................ 7

Buz Box Connections .......................................................................... 8

Video/Audio Connections ................................................................. 14

Optimizing Your System.................................................................... 15

Your Legal Responsiblities.................................................................. 16

SCSI Guidelines ................................................................................ 17

Software Features ............................................................................... 18

Special Notes ..................................................................................... 19

Adobe Features Not Supported .......................................................... 21

How To Get Help ............................................................................. 22

Regulatory Agency Statements ........................................................... 26

Installation Guide

M NOTE: Buz Multimedia Producer is a technologically sophisticated package.

It is recommended that you disable all system crash recovery, anti-virus software, or
other background-running software. Also check the ‘Optimizing Your System’
section on page 15 of this guide. M

Contents:

CD ROM
Buz Installation Guide
Iomega Buz EasyGuide
For Adobe Premiere 4.2 LE

Buz Card

A/V-Cable

Buz Box

M VERY IMPORTANT! View the video tutorial on installing the Buz card in

your Macintosh G3 before following the instructions in this Installation Guide.
Insert the Buz Installation CD in your CD-ROM drive, double click on Start Here
and choose Hardware Install Guide. M

Buz installs on three types of Apple Power Macintosh G3 systems: Mini Tower,
Desktop and All-in-one.

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1. Remove the computer cover.

CAUTION If you are unsure about how to open your computer, please refer to the

user’s manuals that came with your system. M

Lay the Mini Tower G3 on its side, press the latch button, lift the cover panel up a few
inches, and lift it off.

On the Desktop G3, remove the holding screw, press the security bar in the center,
then press the release latches on each side and slide the cover forward, as shown in the
graphic.

The Power Mac All-in-one G3 has four screws on the back of the computer that must
be removed.

MINI TOWER G3

Lay tower on its side

DESKTOP G3

Remove 4 screws

Pull out logic board tray

Remove screw,
press the security bar
then press the Release Buttons

Latch Button

Lift cover up and off

All-IN-ONE G3

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2. Open the computer.

The Mini Tower G3 has two green colored locking levers. Pull the levers up and out to
release the chassis, then open the chassis by pulling up the big brown handle.

Pull the All-in-one G3 logic board tray out carefully until it stops. Be careful that you
do not tip the computer over.

On the Desktop G3, pull the card cage plastic cover up to reveal the PCI slots.
(Not shown.)

Unlock the top chassis
by pulling the two
green locking levers
upward and outward

MINI TOWER G3

Use the handle to
carefully open the chassis

Pull logic board
tray out until it stops

ALL-IN-ONE G3

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3. Locate any vacant PCI expansion slot and remove
the expansion slot cover.

(Save the slot cover screw for use in the next step.)

Support the tray with
your hand while installing
the Buz card

PCI slots

Remove slot cover
and retain screw

MINI TOWER G3

Swing the chassis open until
it rests firmly on the work surface

ALL-IN-ONE G3

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4. 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.

5. Push the Buz card FIRMLY into the PCI slot, then
replace the PCI slot cover screw.

Optional:

Bracket
flush to chassis

Connector
fits evenly

Ensure the bracket fits flush against the chassis. The connector should fit evenly on
both ends of the PCI slot to ensure a good connection.

M Optional 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.M

Connect internal
SCSI device Data
cable here

Pin 1

PCI slot

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