DCDUOMEDIA - Controller Dawicontrol - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Dawicontrol
Model	DCDUOMEDIA
Product type	USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 PCI host controller
Number of USB ports	4 USB 2.0 ports
Number of IEEE 1394 ports	3 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports
Interface	32-bit PCI Busmaster compliant
USB compatibility	USB 1.1 and 2.0 (backward compatible)
Supported operating systems	Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003
Included software	ULEAD VideoStudio
Dimensions (estimate)	Approximately 120 x 60 mm (standard PCI card)
Weight (estimate)	Approximately 50 g
Power supply	Powered by PCI bus (5V)
Main functions	Adds USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 ports to a desktop PC
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use liquids.
Safety	Unplug the computer before installation. Handle with caution against electrostatic discharge.
Spare parts and repairability	Not applicable (integrated card). In case of failure, replace the card.
General information	PCI controller for connecting high-performance USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 (FireWire) peripherals.

Frequently Asked Questions - DCDUOMEDIA Dawicontrol

How to install the DCDUOMEDIA controller?

Open your computer case, unplug it, insert the card into a free PCI slot, then turn on the computer. Follow the instructions of the hardware wizard to install the drivers.

Which operating systems are supported?

Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003 are supported.

Do I need to install additional drivers?

Under Windows 98SE/ME, USB 1.1 and IEEE 1394 drivers are automatic, but the USB 2.0 driver requires the provided floppy disk. Under Windows 2000/XP/2003, only USB 2.0 drivers need to be installed manually.

How to install the USB 2.0 driver under Windows 98SE?

After rebooting, the hardware wizard appears. Follow the steps by choosing 'Search for the best driver', then check 'Floppy disk drives' and insert the floppy disk. Click 'Next' until completion.

What to do if my Sony camcorder is not recognized under Windows 98SE?

Open Device Manager, select 'Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller', go to Properties > Settings, check 'Supports non-compliant devices', then restart.

Is the controller compatible with USB 1.1?

Yes, it is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices and cables.

Can I use multiple DCDUOMEDIA cards in the same computer?

Yes, you can install multiple cards in different free PCI slots, provided you have sufficient system resources.

How to check a correct installation?

Open Device Manager and ensure that 'Universal Serial Bus Controller' and 'IEEE 1394 Host Controller' devices appear without errors.

Is ULEAD VideoStudio software included?

Yes, a CD containing ULEAD VideoStudio video editing software is provided with the card.

What safety precautions should be taken during installation?

Always unplug the computer from the power outlet before opening the case. Handle the card carefully to avoid electrostatic discharge (use an antistatic wrist strap if possible).

USER MANUAL DCDUOMEDIA Dawicontrol

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The DC-DuoMedia is an PCI Host adapter which provides 4 USB 2.0 and 3 IEEE 1394 ports to connect USB and IEEE 1394 High Performance devices.

1.1 The Universal Serial Bus 2.0

The USB 2.0 standard is intended as an extension of the industrial standard in the PC-architecture. The main attention is directed upon PC peripheral devices which make possible consumer, as well as business solutions. The devices and cables of the USB 1.1 are usable furthermore. As well the plug coding known by USB is still the same, i.e. the wide plug always points in direction of the Host-controller and the smaller one in contrast in direction of the periphery.

1.2 The IEEE 1394 Bus

IEEE 1394 (also known as FireWire © and iLink ©) today is already the standard of the digital videotreatment in the consumer-area. The IEEE 1394 standard offers a flexible and reasonable possibility to transfer big data amounts in real time between digital equipment as for example DV-camcorder and the PC. Quality losses, how they appear when using analogous cameras, are avoided by the purely digital interface.

2. Installation

To install the DC DuoMedia controller you have to remove the chassis from your computer; take care of the warranty agreement of your computer manufacturer. Turn the system power off before installation!! Choose an available "Busmaster" 32 bit PCI-Slot for the DC-DuoMedia controller.

3. Software Installation

3.1 Windows 98SE / Windows ME

The software installation for the DC-DuoMedia runs in several phases. The drivers for the support USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and the section IEEE 1394 are installed.

3.1.1 The support USB 1.1

Because the USB 1.1-drivers are already standard with the current motherboards, they are automatically installed.

ATTENTION: The installation, described in the following, will run twice.

After having installed the controller, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again. Click "Next" button.

Select "Search for the best driver for your device" and click "Next" button.

Click the "Next" button without any changes.

If the following message appears, please click "Next".

Windows has found a new driver, please click the "Next" button.

Now Windows installs the driver. Please click "Finish".

3.1.2 The driver USB 2.0

To install the USB 2.0 device driver, please, hold ready the enclosed driver diskette.

Again the"Add New Hardware Wizard appears.

Please Click "Next" button again.

Please mark „Floppy disk drives“, insert your driver disk into the floppy disk drive and click "Next".

This massage appears, if Windows has found the driver. Please click "Next".

Now Windows installs the driver. Please click "Finish".

3.1.3 The IEEE 1394 driver

The IEEE 1394-drivers are automatically installed by Windows ME, only Windows 98SE requires the operating system CD.

Again the"Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Click "Next" button.

Select "Search for the best driver for your device" and click "Next" button.

Please mark CD-ROM drive", insert your Windows-CD into the CD-ROM drive and click "Next".

Windows has found a new driver, please click the "Next" button.

Windows now installs the driver. Please click "Finish".

To verify a proper installation open the device manager and check, if the devices are registered without any problems.

3.2 Windows 2000 / XP / 2003

The software installation for the DC-DuoMedia runs in several phases. The drivers for the support USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and the section IEEE 1394 are installed.

The installation for the USB 1.1 and the IEEE 1394-driver support runs automatically, only the USB 2.0 driver has to be installed.

After having installed the DC-DuoMedia controller, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears during the first boot-up. Click "Next" button.

Select "Search for the best driver for your device" and click "Next" button.

Please mark Floppy disk drive", insert your driver diskette into the floppy disk drive and click "Next".

This massage appears, if Windows has found the driver. Please click "Next".

Now Windows installs the driver. Please click "Finish".

To verify a proper installation open the device manager and check if the devices are registered without any problems.

4. Videosware „ULEAD VideoStudio“

Insert the ULEAD-CD in your CD-ROM drive. If the installation doesn't start automatically, please run "Setup.exe" from the CD-ROM folder. Follow the on-screen installation guide.

5. Troubleshooting

Sometimes Windows 98SE doesn't recognize certain SONY Camcorder. To solve this problem, please open the Device Manager and select "Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller". Click on "Properties" and on "Settings". Please mark "Support incompatible devices". Reboot your system.

1. Introduction