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Adaptec AFW-8300 User Manual

Adaptec AFW-8300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AFW-8300 Firewire Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2004 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.
  • Page 3 Adaptec Customer Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number ■...
  • Page 4 Limited 5-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product,...
  • Page 5 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Adaptec, Inc. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE European Union Compliance Statement...
  • Page 6 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface).
  • Page 7 Connecting Your AFW-8300 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Troubleshooting This User’s Guide explains how to install the AFW-8300 host adapter and the device driver in your Windows or Macintosh desktop computer, and shows how to connect the AFW-8300 to your Digital Video (DV) camcorder or other 1394 device using standard 1394 cables.

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the AFW-8300 are: For Windows Computers ® Intel Pentium III with 500 MHz or faster CPU ■ 128MB of RAM ■ Microsoft Windows ■ ® Windows Me , or Windows XP Available PCI slot (see ■...
  • Page 9 About the Internal Power Connector The AFW-8300 host adapter can provide up to 1 A of power to a single port, or a total of 1.5 A of power across all three ports if more than one port is in use.
  • Page 10 Installing Your AFW-8300 To install the AFW-8300: 1 Discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer) before handling the adapter. Caution: Handle the adapter by its edges or metal bracket.
  • Page 11 4 Insert the AFW-8300 into the PCI expansion slot. Press down firmly until the adapter clicks into place. When installed properly, the adapter should appear level with the expansion slot. Note: Depending on the tightness of the PCI slot, gentle but firm force may be required to insert the adapter.

  • Page 12: Installing The Driver

    Mac OS 9.1 – Mac OS X 10.2.4. If you are using Macintosh OS X, no driver installation is required. Your AFW-8300 works with the drivers built in to your OS. If you are using an earlier version of the Macintosh OS, verify that the necessary drivers are installed on your computer by going to the System folder and opening the Extensions folder.
  • Page 13 FireWire (1394) devices and cables can have 4-pin, 6-pin, or 9-pin connectors. Ensure that you have the proper cables to connect your 1394 devices to your AFW-8300 adapter, using the Table below as a guide. You can connect up to 63 devices to the AFW-8300.:...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Digital Video Camera

    Connecting a Digital Video Camera You need a standard 6-to-4-pin or 9-to-4-pin 1394 cable to connect your DV camera to your AFW-8300. To complete the connection: 1 Plug the 6-pin or 9-pin connector into the appropriate external 1394 port on your AFW-8300.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any problems installing or using the AFW-8300, work through these suggestions: Ensure that your 1394 DV camera or device is powered on. ■ Make sure the 1394 cable is properly connected to both the ■ AFW-8300 and your DV camera or other 1394 device.
  • Page 16 If you are still unable to resolve a problem, refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com Knowledgebase at ask.adaptec.com information. Note: Ensure you have the latest FireWire software installed on your computer before contacting Adaptec for technical support. , or the Adaptec Support...
  • Page 17 Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA © 2004 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: 513851-06, Ver. AA, LB 01/04...

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