User manual SEAGATE DV PRODUCER INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Click the "Next" button on this screen. 4. Click on "Finish" to complete the installation of the driver. 1 Installing the Maxtor FireWire Card In order to connect your digital camcorder to your PC, you will first need to install the included Maxtor FireWire PCI adapter card, which adds two high-speed FireWire (1394/i. LINK) ports to your system. Turn off the power and remove the cover of your computer system. You may need to consult your computer user manual for instructions on removing your system cover. [. . . ] This will enable you to capture video using the included ShowBiz software. 5 Product Registration You are now ready to add the ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing and PhotoBase multimedia management software to your system. Insert the ArcSoft ShowBiz CD, which includes both ShowBiz and PhotoBase, into your CD-ROM drive. The ArcSoft installer will automatically launch. Follow the on-screen prompts to install ArcSoft ShowBiz and PhotoBase on your computer. Microsoft DirectX multimedia extensions will also be installed to ensure compatibility with your system devices. Take Advantage of the Benefits! By registering your new Maxtor DV Producer, you'll have the option to receive product updates, special offers, and important information about the latest solutions from Maxtor. Simply point your web browser to: www. maxtor. com -- go to the product registration page, and complete the short questionnaire. Technical Support If you have any questions about the ArcSoft ShowBiz or PhotoBase applications, please contact ArcSoft via one of the following methods: · Phone: 510-440-9901 (Monday­Friday 8:30am­5:30pm PST) · Fax: 510-440-1270 · E-Mail: support@arcsoft. com For questions about the Maxtor FireWire PCI adapter card or any other inquiries about the Maxtor DV Producer, please visit Maxtor on the web at: www. maxtor. com. Product Warranty Upon completing the installation, the installer may require you to restart your system. Maxtor's warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth: Maxtor warrants only to the original consumer purchaser that new Maxtor DV Producer products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase. For a replacement Maxtor DV Producer, the warranty on the replacement is the remainder of the warranty on the original device or 90 days, whichever is longer. If you discover a defect, Maxtor will replace the Maxtor DV Producer at no charge to you, provided you return it during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to Maxtor in Ireland, Singapore or the USA. 4 Connecting Your Digital Camcorder Now that the necessary software has been successfully installed, you can connect your digital camcorder to your system. Locate the 4-pin FireWire (1394/i. LINK) port on your digital camcorder. You may need to consult your camcorder user manual to determine the location of the port. 5. To verify that the camcorder has been successfully installed, click on the Start Menu and select Settings: Control Panel. Open the System control panel and view the Device Manager. You should see "Microsoft DV Camera and VCR" listed in the Imaging Device section. You are now ready to make great Hollywood-style movies using ArcSoft ShowBiz. Click on the Start Menu and select Programs: ArcSoft Software Suite: ShowBiz to launch the application. Follow the instructions in the "Capturing Audio and Video" section of the ShowBiz Quick Start Guide to start capturing video from your camcorder. Hint: Use PhotoBase to organize your favorite digital videos, music, and photos into albums for easy browsing and retrieval. These albums can be opened within ShowBiz, making it easy to add personal touches to your digital movies. To launch PhotoBase, click on the Start Menu and select Programs: ArcSoft Software Suite: PhotoBase 3. 0. The Maxtor DV Producer must be properly packaged in Maxtor packaging or Maxtor approved packaging to obtain warranty service. Before returning a Maxtor DV Producer, please contact Maxtor at 1-800-2MAXTOR (in USA) to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. A copy of the receipt or a bill of sale bearing the appropriate Maxtor serial number and model number may be required for warranty service. The warranty applies only to the Maxtor DV Producer products that can be identified by the Maxtor trademark, trade name, serial number or logo affixed to them. [. . . ] Take the smaller end of the cable and plug it into the FireWire port on your camcorder. · Before capturing video, be sure that the Media tab in the upper right-hand corner of the ShowBiz window is selected. · As with all digital video editing applications, it is recommended that you work with a hard drive that is not heavily fragmented. Run Windows Disk Defragmenter before using ShowBiz for optimal results. [. . . ]