TerraTec Cameo 200 DV User Manual

English Manual

Stand 25.3.2002

CE - Statement

We:

TerraTec Electronic GmbH · Herrenpfad 38 · D-41334 Nettetal

hereby declare that the product:

VideoSystem Cameo 200 DV

to which this declaration refers complies with the following standards or standardizing documents:

1. EN 50081-1

2. EN 50082-1

The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for the said compliance:

Residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments.

This declaration is based on:

test report (s) of the EMC testing laboratory

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Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation ..............................................................................................................................5

The card's layout ..................................................................................................................5

Installing the Cameo 200 DV – PCI card ................................................................................7

Connection of a DV – Camcorder ......................................................................................... 9

Connection of additional FireWire™-components................................................................ 9

Installation of drivers.............................................................................................................10

Installation using Windows 98 SE....................................................................................... 11

Installation using Windows ME........................................................................................... 14

Installation using Windows 2000 ....................................................................................... 16

Installation using Windows XP............................................................................................ 17

Software installation..............................................................................................................19

Installation of DirectX 8.1 .......................................................................................................19

Installation of Power Director Pro 2.0 DE ................................................................................19

Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 20

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions and their answers........................................................ 20

The perfect computer......................................................................................................... 22

You're not alone ... .............................................................................................................23

TerraTec service..................................................................................................................25

Glossary .............................................................................................................................27

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing a product made by TerraTec. You have made a good choice, as the Cameo 200 DV is an impressive piece of "State of the art" technology. This product is one of the most efficient computer devices for video applications. We are convinced, that the Cameo 200 DV will serve you well and you will have a lot of fun, whenever you are using it.

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Installation

The card's layout

The external IEEE-1394-connectors

These connectors allow you to connect the Cameo 200 DV to the rest of the world, e.g. to your camcorder.

The internal IEEE-1394-connector

This connection is used to connect internal IEEE-1394 devices with the Cameo 200 DV, such as the 5.25" front module Cameo Connect which is available as an accessory.

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The internal power supply The internal power supply

If you wish to connect further IEEE-1394 components, which need to receive their power supply via the Cameo 200 DV, you should connect your computer's power supply directly to the Cameo 200 DV. This way, the power is provided by the power supply, so that the main board, which otherwise conducts the current, will not be overloaded.

Please be careful, when connecting the power adapter to your Cameo 200 DV, as an incorrect connection may damage the product and other components of your system. For more information, please refer to page 8.

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Installing the Cameo 200 DV – PCI card

Before installing the Cameo 200 DV into your computer, please pay attention to special features of your computer's configuration. Read the instruction manuals of your computer and other additional cards for information about settings.

If you follow the instructions, the installation should be easy.

If you are experiencing any problems, please carefully read the corresponding sections in the manual once again.

First, check if the package is complete.

Minimum contents of package:

1 Cameo DV, PCI-IEEE1394 Controller

1 Installation CD

1 IEEE1394 connection cable 6 Pin to 4Pin for connection to your camcorder

1 Registration card with serial number

1 Instruction manual

Send in your registration card as soon as possible or get registered the via internet on

http://www.terratec.net/register.htm

.. This is important for support and hotline.

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Safety note:

Disconnect the power cord from your computer´s power supply and the electrical socket before opening the enclosure!

And now... step by step:

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Shut down your computer and all connected peripheral components, like printer and monitor. Ensure the power is switched off at the mains supply socket. Leave the power cord connected first, so that your computer is earthed.

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Touch the metal plate on the rear side of your computer to ground yourself and discharge any static electricity. Remove the power cord.

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Remove the cover of your computer.

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Look for a free PCI expansion slot, remove the screw that holds the slot's bracket and remove the bracket. To guarantee the best operation of your Cameo 200 DV, choose a slot that is not next to a card already installed.

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Unpack the Cameo 200 DV – PCI card carefully. Only touch the card's edges, while the other hand should rest on the metal surface of your computer, ensuring that the electrostatic discharge flows into the computer without damaging the card. Never touch the components on the card´s surface.

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Adjust the bracket of the Cameo 200 DV to the slot, so that the card's PCI connector exactly fits to the socket of the slot.

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Apply the card to the slot. You may have to use a little force to make sure that it is connected correctly.

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Now attach the Cameo 200 DV with the screw of the PCI slot's bracket.

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Connection of a DV – Camcorder

Your camcorder has a female connector, indicated with „DV IN“, „DV IN / OUT“ or „iLink™“ . Apply the smaller connector of the FireWire™ cable to the camcorder's connector and the larger connector to the Cameo PCI card or to the "I/O port" on the front side of the Cameo Connect front module.

Connection of additional FireWire™-components

In addition to DV camcorders, there are other FireWire™-devices that may be operated with a Cameo 200 DV. These are, for example, FireWire™-hard disk drives, - CD-ROM- or DVD drives, printers etc. You may connect and operate up to 63 of these devices simultaneously.

When connecting other FireWire™-components, please refer to the corresponding instruction manuals!

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Installation of drivers

If you are using Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may skip this section and continue reading on page 14 (Windows ME), page 16 (Windows 2000) or page 17 (Windows XP).

Before starting the installation under Windows 98 SE, you should check, whether you are really using the second edition of Windows 98 on your computer. Open the "device manager", proceeding as follows:

Click „Start“ -> „Settings“ -> „Systems Manager“ -> „System“.

Please note that Windows 98 SE has many improvements in comparison to the first version of Windows 98 and is absolutely necessary for editing DVD videos.

If your system runs with the first version of Windows 98, we strongly recommend you to upgrade to Second Edition. Upgrades from Windows 98 to Windows 98 SE are available at your local retailer and will protect you from major problems, in your objective of performing video editing.

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