Orange Micro iBot User guide
User’s Manual
For Macintosh and PC
Revision date: April 30, 2003
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About this manual
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. We welcome your comments on any area of Orange
Micro products or services. Please send your comments to:
Product Manager
Orange Micro, Inc.
1400 N. Lakeview Ave.
Anaheim, California 92807
marketing@orangemicro.com
Orange Micro may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it deems appropriate without incurring any
obligations whatsoever.
Warning
This manual and the software described herein are protected by United States Copyright law (Title 17 United States Code).
Unauthorized reproduction and/or sale may result in imprisonment for up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 USC
506). Copyright violators may also be subject to civil liability.
Copyright Information
iBOT is a trademark of Orange Micro, Inc. i.Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and FireWire are
trademarks and registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Copyright © Orange Micro, Inc. 2003. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form except by written permission from Orange Micro, Inc.
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Table of Contents
About this manual ...............................................................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
iBOT Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
iBOT Software Included...................................................................................................................................................................5
Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Windows........................................................................................................................................................................................5
System Requirements.........................................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
How to install iBOT in your Macintosh ............................................................................................................................................7
Step 1 – Connecting your iBOT Camera .....................................................................................................................................7
Step 2 – Installing iBOT Drivers in the Mac OS .......................................................................................................................... 7
Step 3 – Installing BTV on your Macintosh..................................................................................................................................7
Step 4 – Verify the proper installation of the iBOT Drivers ......................................................................................................... 8
Microphone Gain Control..............................................................................................................................................................9
Updating Apple FireWire Software............................................................................................................................................... 9
iVisit .............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Frequently Asked Questions - Macintosh .....................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 3........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
How to install an iBOT in your PC.................................................................................................................................................14
Step 1 – Installing iBOT Drivers in Windows .............................................................................................................................14
Step 2 – Connecting your iBOT Camera ...................................................................................................................................14
Step 3 – Verify the proper installation of the iBOT Drivers ....................................................................................................... 15
iVisit .............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Microsoft NetMeeting..................................................................................................................................................................16
Frequently Asked Questions - PC.................................................................................................................................................17
Additional FireWire Workflow Recommendations and Known Issues.........................................................................................19
Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Optional Hardware .........................................................................................................................................................................20
Appendix B ........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................21
Partial List of Compatible Software:..............................................................................................................................................21
Appendix C........................................................................................................................................................................................22
Warranty Information .....................................................................................................................................................................22
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................................................24
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iBOT Package Contents
The iBOT FireWire Desktop Video Camera contains the following items:
• iBOT FireWire Desktop Video Camera w/6 foot cable with 6 pin IEEE 1394
FireWire connector
• iBOT Installation Software, Manual and Applications CD
A PlainTalk adapter allows you to connect any non-powered microphone to your Apple Macintosh or Mac clone. A PlainTalk
adapter may be purchased from http://www.1394firestation.com.
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iBOT Software Included
Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X
iBOT camera driver (Mac OS 8.6, 9.x.x and Mac OS X)
Apple QuickTime
BTV (Trial version Mac OS 9.x.x and Mac OS X)
iVisit (video conferencing software for Mac OS 9 only)
Windows
Apple QuickTime
Microsoft NetMeeting (videoconferencing software)
Microsoft Internet Explorer
TeVeo Suite (stream live video to the web)
Ulead, Photo Explorer (photo editing application)
iVisit (video conferencing software)
System Requirements
• 400 MHz or above Intel Pentium compatible or any Mac with a FireWire port
• One available IEEE 1394 FireWire port supplying at least 850 mW of power
• 32 MB System RAM
• 12 MB free hard drive space
• CD-ROM (for software installation)
Operating System Support:
• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP
• Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9.x.x or Mac OS X
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Chapter 1
Introduction
What is iBOT?
Orange Micro is first to market the iBOT™ and iBOTpro, a FireWire-based desktop video cameras. iBOT harnesses the
speed and power of FireWire unmatched by the slower USB-based web cams. In fact, the inexpensive iBOT uses the same
IEEE 1394 technology built into pricey DV camcorders costing over 7 times as much. Orange Micro's iBOT is the desktop
video camera for the rest of us, providing crisp, clear video at a price you can afford.
What is FireWire?
FireWire supports the IEEE 1394 High Performance Serial Bus standard. FireWire high-speed serial I/O technology is ideal
for use with multimedia peripherals such as digital video (DV) camcorders, tape decks and cameras.
iBOT Features
Exclusive FireWire Speed and Clarity
With a data transfer rate that's 16 times faster than traditional USB web cams, you'll experience a Video Frame Rate of 30
frames/second - that's better than the speed you see at your local movie theater. And that's with a big 640 x 480 image size
in living color.
Polish Your Presentations
With clarity only iBOT can provide, you can record and save super-crisp video in your home or office. Spice up important
presentations with film clips. Hone your persuasion skills with instant video feedback.
Affordable Movie Making
iBOT can make you a star! Record special family events, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving dinner, or even just everyday
life…produce your own documentaries. The iBOT's 400 Mb/s data transfer speed lets you easily input, edit, and show-off
movies with pride.
Video Teleconferencing for the Internet
The iBOT includes Video Teleconferencing software for both Mac OS and Windows so you can talk to anyone, face-to-face,
via the Internet, with a whole new level of clarity. Whether it’s with grandparents, relatives, or old friends you haven't seen,
only iBOT provides quality video conferencing unmatched by older USB web cams.
Video E-Mail
Attach super-clear video clips to your email for a whole new dimension of communication. Show off brand-new additions to
your family immediately! Send video greetings from Fiji! Keep the people you love updated on what you're up to.
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Chapter 2
How to install iBOT in your Macintosh
In order to ensure proper operation of your iBOT product, please follow the instructions below in the order they appear.
These instructions document the installation process for the iBOT FireWire Desktop Video Camera drivers. The iBOT CDROM is organized by Mac OS operating system versions. For Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 9.x.x compatible applications, look in
the Mac OS 9 folder. For Mac OS X compatible applications look in the Mac OS X folder.
Step 1 – Connecting your iBOT Camera
Connect the iBOT Camera to an available FireWire port
NOTE: The iBOT FireWire Desktop Video Camera draws power from the FireWire bus to function. Portable laptop
computer systems with CardBus FireWire adapters do not supply power for the FireWire bus. Power may be
supplied by another device that supplies power to the FireWire bus, such as the Orange Micro OrangeLink
FireWire Hub. If you happen to have a recent OrangeLink FireWire CardBus PC Card, it comes with a jack for
an optional power supply between the two FireWire ports. You can purchase it at http://www.1394FireStation.
Step 2 – Installing iBOT Drivers in the Mac OS
NOTE: The iBOT Mac OS X driver will not install if the iBOT camera is not connected to an active FireWire port.
• Insert the iBOT Installer CD. The window pictured
on the right should pop up on your Macintosh
desktop.
• If you have Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 9, double-click
on the “iBOT Mac OS 9 Installer” icon. If you have
Mac OS X, double-click on the “iBOT Mac OS X
Installer” icon.
• Under Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 9.x.x, the iBOT
Installer will copy all necessary Orange Micro drivers
to the Macintosh Extensions folder. Additional
utilities and shortcuts to important Apple software
download web sites are copied to a folder named
“Orange Micro iBOT ƒ” on your Macintosh startup
drive.
Figure 1. The Installation Window
Step 3 – Installing BTV on your Macintosh
BTV is an application for the Macintosh that allows you to view, and capture video. BTV trial versions for use under Mac
OS 9 and Mac OS X are provided on the “Manual and Software CD-ROM”
IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE IN THE ORDER LISTED!
Install QuickTime™
To install QuickTime, double-click on the “QuickTime Installer” icon located in the “Manual and Software” CD-ROM.
Inside the QuickTime installer choose the “Full” option as your installation type. Make sure you are not working with a
beta version of QuickTime!
NOTE: If you wish to capture, edit and play back movies under Mac OS X you must install QuickTime version 6 or
newer. A known bug in previous Mac OS X versions of QuickTime cause black out sections in movies
captured from a FireWire web cam and played back. This occurs only on slower Power Macintosh systems,
including the blue and white G3.
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Install BTV on your Macintosh
Double-click “BTV Pro installer” icon in the BTV (Trial) folder on the “Manual and Software” CD-ROM. A folder named
“BTV Profolder” will be created in your applications folder on your Macintosh hard drive.
Adobe Acrobat® Reader
You can install the Adobe Acrobat Reader software by double-clicking the “Reader Installer” icon on the “Manual and
Software” CD-ROM in the Acrobat Reader folder. The majority of documentation on this CD-ROM is provided in the
Adobe Acrobat portable document format (PDF). You may view and print these PDF files with the Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
The “User Manual.pdf” is in an Acrobat PDF format. It is installed in the “BTV Pro folder” on your Macintosh hard drive
Step 4 – Verify the proper installation of the iBOT Drivers
Double click the BTV application icon, located in your applications folder on your hard drive. A video stream should
appear from your iBOT. If a BTV Video Input window does not open, pull down the BTV Window menu and select Video
Input.
Additional software is included with the iBOT for video editing, video teleconferencing, etc. Installers are provided for these
applications in their respective folders on the iBOT Installer CD-ROM. The Manuals are provided in Adobe Acrobat Reader
format in each of their respective folders once installed to your hard drive.
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