Datavideo CG-100 Installation Manual

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Prior to installation we recommend setting a System Restore Point.

To set a restore point within Windows XP: Go to "Start">All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore

Select Create a restore point.

This will allow XP to keep a backup of your system state prior to your installation.

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THE FOLLOWING DECKLINK™ CARDS CAN BE USED WITH THE CG-100 SOFTWARE:

Decklink™ (Standard Version)

Decklink™ SP

Decklink™ Pro

Decklink™ Extreme

REQUIRED DECKLINK™ DRIVERS:

***DO NOT USE THE DRIVERS INCLUDED IN YOUR DECKLINK™ PACKAGING***

Both driver versions have been included in the trial download and/or purchased disk.

Decklink™ (Standard Version) – Driver Version 5.4.2

Decklink™ SP – Driver Version 5.4.2

Decklink™ Pro – Driver Version 5.5.1

Decklink™ Extreme – Driver Version 5.5.1

Install the corresponding Decklink™ driver found on your CG-100 installation disk.

Once you have restarted your computer proceed to the CG-100 software installation section.

UPGRADING FROM A PREVIOUS CG-100 VERSION

1. Select the correct Decklink™ driver for your card and Double-click the driver to begin the installation.

2. Select Remove the previous Decklink™ Driver and complete the steps, including restarting your

computer.

3. Once the system has rebooted, Double-click the Decklink™ driver once more to begin installing the

newer driver and complete all of the steps, including restarting the computer.

4. The next step will involve updating the CG-100 software. Double-click the CG-100 installer.

5. A dialog box will appear with several choices, please select "repair". Once you complete the remaining

steps, please restart your PC.

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Begin the CG-100 software installation

CG-100 Installation Guide

First, select the Setup Language and then click on Next

Page 1 4. The next step will involve updating the CG-100 software. Double-click the CG-100 installer. 5. A dialog box will appear with several choices, please select “repair”. Once you complete the remaining steps, please restart your PC.
Page 2 Next to continue. Enter your User Name and Company Name in the boxes provided. Enter the CG-100 Serial Number in the Serial Number Box and then click on Next. (The serial number is an alpha numeric sequence xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx- xxxxx) N.B.
Page 3 The Serial Number will be 4 blocks of five characters separated by hyphens. The information must be entered exactly as it appears. NOTE: the label will be pasted in the inside of disc’s case.
Page 4 Launching the CG-100 Software Once installation is complete the CG-100 Software is ready to go. A CG-100 Icon will be created on your desktop. Double-Click the Icon to launch the application. Select the type of installation you want to proceed with. Unless you have specific requirements to the contrary we would recommend a “Typical”...