TM Installation and User's Guide For Pentium Based PCs Running Windows 95 ® ® multimedia producerTM 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. *PCI­Peripheral 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 BuzTM · PictureWorks HotShotsTM (With NetCardTM Trial) · Iomega RecordItTM · 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 Resolution Hardware Motion JPEG (MJPEG) Up to 720x480 at 30 frames per second (60 fields) NTSC Up to 768x576 at 25 frames per second (50 fields) PAL/SECAM Up to 24 bit (16 million) colors Up to 6MB/sec sustained AVI AVI, MOV, MPEG output format Playback of MJPEG AVIs via onboard hardware Playback of MJPEG AVIs via software on non-Buz equipped computers (uses BuzPlay.exe) Capture up to 720x480 at 24 bit color from video Composite (RCA) and S-Video (Mini DIN) Stereo RCA pass-through to existing industry standard sound card Audio synchronization and capture at up to 16 bit stereo, 44.1 kHz Video Data Rate Capture Format Production Format Video Playback Still Images Video In/Out Audio In/Out SCSI Specifications Technology Interface Transfer Rates Connectors Ultra SCSI 32 bit PCI bus mastering, PCI 2.1 compliant, Plug and Play onboard BIOS for bootable operation Up to 20MB/sec sustained HD50 external and 50 pin internal ribbon 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 NOTE: Buz Multimedia ProducerTM is a technologically sophisticated package. 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 Scan Disk and Disk Defragmenter and, before installation, disable all system crash recovery, anti-virus software, or other background-running software. 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. 2 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 NOTE: Most computers have three or four rear-panel screws holding the cover. See your computer manual if the cover removal is unclear. 3 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 PCI Slot ISA Slot Slot cover screw (remove and save) ISA slots Use any PCI slot Desktop Tower 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. 4 5. Unpack the Buz card. CAUTION Touch a grounded metal object to discharge any build-up of static electricity before handling the Buz card. Handle the card by its edges. If you lay it down, place it on the static-proof bag it is shipped in. 5 6. Push the Buz card FIRMLY into the PCI slot, then replace the PCI slot cover screw. 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. Bracket flush to chassis Connect internal SCSI device Data cable here Pin 1 Connector fits evenly PCI slot Ensure the bracket fits flush against the chassis. If you currently have an Iomega Jaz® JetTM 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. 6 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. 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. 7 Buz Box Connections 1. Connect the Buz cable to the back of your computer. The longer connector on the back of the Buz card is the connector for external SCSI devices (such as Jaz and Zip SCSI drives). The Buz card connects to a variety of SCSI devices. See your SCSI device documentation for proper connection. Also see the SCSI Guidelines section in this booklet. Buz Card Connectors Fifteen-Pin Connector SCSI Connector NOTE: If your external SCSI device does not match the connector on the back of the Buz card, purchase a quality cable converter. 8 Buz Box Speaker Out (Pass-through) Connector Your Existing Speaker's Connector Buz Box Audio In Connector Buz Box Connector External SCSI Connector 9 Buz Box connector: The fifteen-pin connector from the Buz Box goes to the matching connector of the Buz card. Look at this plug carefully. Check orientation before connecting. After connecting, tighten thumb screws. Avoid bending any pins. Audio In: The smaller of the two Buz Box connectors is the Audio In connector. The computer may have an Audio In symbol, or it may say `Audio In' or `Input', depending upon your system. The Microphone connection can also be used as `Audio In' but it is not the prefered connection. Plug the 'Audio In' connector into either'Audio In' or 'Microphone' on the back of your computer 'Audio in' Connector from Buz Box Universal Symbols Audio In Best Connection Microphone 10 NOTE: Universal symbols for Audio In and Audio Out may be stamped on the back of your computer. The same symbols are stamped on the Buz Box audio plugs. Audio Out: The larger of the two Buz audio connectors is the Audio Out Pass-through connector and goes on the back of your computer. The connection on the back of your computer may have an Audio Out or Speaker Out symbol on it or it may say `Speaker Out', depending upon your system. If you have external speakers, disconnect and reconnect into the back of the audio out Pass-through connector so your speakers will work. Plug the Buz Audio Output "Pass-through" connector into the back of your computer Unplug your existing External 'Speaker Out' connector and reconnect it into the back of the 'Pass-through' Universal Symbols Audio Out Best connection Speaker Out Audio Output 'Pass-through' connector Headphones (Some systems have this connection only for sound output) NOTE: Most sound cards will use the standard `mini' stereo jack. If your system does not have a `mini' jack, purchase an adapter. 11 2. After the Buz Box has been connected, reconnect the power to the back of your computer and start your system. a. After you start your computer, Windows 95 will display the message: `Found New Hardware: PCI SCSI adapter', and then will identify it as Iomega Buz: PCI Ultra SCSI Host Adapter and will automatically load the drivers. b. It will then identify a PCI Multimedia Video Device and identify it as Iomega Buz Multimedia Producer and will automatically load drivers for this also. You will then be prompted to restart the computer. Click Yes. 3. Change your Audio Out settings from the Windows 95 screen. When your system has restarted, double-click on the small speaker icon in the lower right-hand corner of the Windows 95 main window. The Master Volume screen will appear. Ensure that the Mute All and Mute boxes are NOT selected. a. Go to Options and select Properties. NOTE: If the speaker icon is not present, refer to your system's User's Manual. 12 NOTE: Some systems have their own audio controls and will look different. Ensure muting is turned off and the check box that matches your Audio In connections is selected in the recording control. b. Choose Recording option from the Properties window then click OK. c. From the Recording Control window check the select boxes CD, Mic and Line. Deselect the check box or turn off your microphone during video capture. Close the Window 13 4. Plug your audio and video input and output devices into the Buz Box. Buz Box Connections Output to Storage Side Composite Video Output S-Video Output Audio Right Channel Audio Left Channel Input from Source Side Audio Left Channel Audio Right Channel S-Video Input Composite Video Input CAUTION If you are using S-Video, ensure that your are connecting a four-pin S-Video plug into the Buz Box S-Video connector. CAUTION Do not connect your audio equipment to the composite video input or output jack. You could damage your equipment or your Buz card. 14 Audio Input/Output: The Buz Box uses universal color codes for video and audio connectors. The left-channel is WHITE and the right-channel is RED. Simply match the colors for proper connection. (See illustration on previous page) If your electronic device has a single audio connector for sound, connect it to the Left or WHITE channel. If it is a single connector, you will not use the right channel, or RED connector. Composite Video Input/Output: The RCA connector for composite video uses the universal yellow color code. Composite video connectors are the same type as the RCA audio connectors; do not connect audio to this jack. S-Video Input/Output: This cable is not included in the Buz package. The fourpin S-Video input is used with some video equipment such as VCRs, video cameras or televisions. This plug has a small `key' on the connector that directs you to plug it in correctly. Look closely at your S-Video connector and plug for correct orientation. (See the illustration on the previous page) S-Video Connector Key CAUTION Do not connect Composite and S-Video inputs at the same time. Use one ...