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MS9100, MS9200 HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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The information in this documentation is supplied without warranty of any kind, either directly or indirectly, and is subject to change without prior written notice. Mediasonic, its employees or appointed representatives will not be held responsible for any damages to software, hardware, or data, howsoever arising as a direct or indirect result of the product(s) mentioned herein.
Installing MGI SoftDVD MAX Chapter 7: Installing the HD Server Application Chapter 8: “Regedit” A full contents list appears after this preface. Software Versions This manual applies to the MS9100 and 9200 HD decoder cards. MANUAL VERSION DATE COMMENTS 06.30.02 Initial Release 11.06.03 Add 9200 version D extender card 08.18.04...
HD Decoder Card and Software:........................ 5 Chapter 3: Installing the HD Decoder Card ........6 To install the MS9100 HD Decoder Card:....................6 To install the MS9200 HD Decoder Card (Rev. C) ..................7 To install the MS9200 HD Decoder Card (Rev. D)..................8 MS9100 Interface............................
Chapter 1: Introduction The MediaSonic MS9100 and MS9200 HD Decoder cards are PCI devices that when installed in a standard desktop Personal Computer will allow the user to display single channel analog (MS9100) or digital (MS9200) High Definition encoded program material.
Installation Overview MS9100 HD Decoder Card MS9100 Package contents: 1. MS9100 HD Decoder Card with: Analog HD Video output/Black-burst/SPDIF/Timecode connectors 2. 26 pin ribbon cable 3. “Y” adaptor cable (2x RCA male to 1x 4 pin mini DIN) 4. Two female/female RCA adaptor connectors 5.
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide NOTE: These applications must be installed on computers running the Windows 2000 operating system. HD Decoder Card and Software: 1. SHUT DOWN the computer 2. Install the HD Decoder Card(s) 3. Install Software: • Drivers (Win2000 folder) •...
2. Remove the PCI slot cover in the card position. Put aside the screw for future use 3. Carefully install the HD Card in the chosen PCI slot. 4. Connect the 26-pin ribbon cable to CN6 on the MS9100 and the PC video card. Make sure that pin 1 is oriented correctly.
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide To install the MS9200 HD Decoder Card (Rev. C) 1. Remove the computer cover to gain access to the PCI card slots 2. Remove the PCI slot covers in the card position(s). Put aside the screws for future use 3.
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide To install the MS9200 HD Decoder Card (Rev. D) The Rev. D HD Card utilizes an additional daughter card (Daughter Card – B) as well as offering all of the features of the Rev. C card described above. 1.
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Figure 3. MS9200 Rev.D Digital Decoder Card and Daughter Card B connections Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide MS9100 Interface Figure 4 show the interface connectors available for wiring the MS9100 Analog Decoder Card into your display system: IN/OUT CVBS SPDIF TIMECODE Figure 4. MS9100 Analog Decoder Card interface plan MS9200 Interface Figures 5-7 show the interface connectors available for wiring the MS9200 Digital Decoder Card/Daughter Card(s) into your display system: Figure 5.
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Figure 6. MS9200 Daughter Card A - Rev. C or Rev. D COMPOSITE AUDIO Figure 7. MS9200 Daughter Card B - Rev. D only Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Chapter 4: Installing Drivers The Found New Hardware Wizard Upon booting-up the computer will display the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box: This dialog box provides the opportunity to install the drivers necessary for the correct functioning of the newly installed HD Decoder card.
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide The Locate Driver Files dialog box The following picture shows the next dialog box: Make sure that the “Specify a location” box is checked. Click “Next” The following dialog box will appear: You are required to perform a search for the required data. Insert the CD provided with the HD Card and click “Browse”...
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Select “MediaSonicHD2K” and click “Open” Click “OK”, to copy the drivers to the correct location on your computer. The Driver Files Search Results dialog box appears: Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Click ”Next” The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears: Accept the default, by clicking clicking “Yes” After a few seconds The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear: Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Click “Finish” The following prompt appears: Click “No” and proceed to the Installation of the MGI SoftDVD MAX program. Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Chapter 5: Installing MGI SoftDVD MAX This software enables the audio features of the HD Decoder card. CD-ROM contents folder Locate the file “Setup.exe” in the MGI folder of the the CD-ROM: Double click “Setup.exe” then accept the license agreement terms by clicking “Yes” in the following dialog: Rev.
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide The MGI SoftDVD MAX Setup dialog box appears. The MGI SoftDVD MAX dialog box To continue the installation, Click “Next” to proceed. Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Accept the default by clicking “Next” Accept the default by clicking “Close” Select “OK” to complete the installation of MGI SoftDVD MAX. Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide The MGI SoftDVD MAX folder opens: Close the folder. Note: the MGI SoftDVD icon should be present on your desktop. You may activate MGI SoftDVD MAX by double clicking the icon in the folder above or the desktop icon. If you prefer, you may delete the icon from your desktop without affecting the software.
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Chapter 6: Install HD Server Application This software enables user access to the HD Server” control panel” Application folder on the CD-ROM Browse the CD-ROM to the Application folder. Double click “Setup.exe” The HD Server Setup dialog box will appear: Rev.
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide The HD Server Setup dialog box: Follow the instructions to close all applications that may be running then click “Next”. The next dialog box appears to inform you of the default location for installing the HD Server software.: Click “Next”...
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Default folder: Make sure “HD Server” is selected. Click “Next”. Click “OK”. A final screen will appear: Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
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HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Click “Finish” to restart your computer. The MS 9100 HD Decoder Card installation is complete please refer to the HD Server manual included with your product documentation for further information. Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
Type “regedit” in the dialog and click “OK” The Registry Editor folder opens. In the folders (left side) area of the display: Double click “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” Double click “SOFTWARE” Double click “Mediasonic” Double click “HDdriver” Double click “Boardinfo” Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on...
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide The Registry Editor folder will look like this: Double click “Board”. The Edit DWORD Value dialog box The Edit DWORD Value dialog box appears: Rev. 0.0 Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
HD Decoder Card Installation Guide Enter “4” in the Value data window (the default value of 5 is required when using an MS9100 Decoder Card). Click “OK”. Registry refresh Refresh NOTE: (In Registry Editor) Select “View”, scroll to “Refresh” The MS 9200 HD Decoder Card installation is complete please refer to the HD Server manual included with your product documentation for further information.
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