Dynex Network Card DX ECFW User Manual

FireWire 800  
ExpressCard Adapter  
DX-ECFW  
USER GUIDE  
 
Product features  
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Product features  
Fully compliant with ExpressCard specifications  
Compatible with FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) and FireWire  
400 (IEEE 1394a) devices including DV camcorders, CD-RW  
and DVD drives, portable hard drives, digital cameras, VTRs,  
digital TVs, and other audio and video devices  
Provides one 9-pin FireWire 800 and one 6-pin FireWire 400  
port for multiple device connections  
Supports IEEE 1394b serial bus data transfer rates of 100,  
200, 400, and 800 Mbps  
Compliant with IEEE 1394b and backward compatible with  
IEEE 1394a-2000 and IEEE 1394-1995 standards  
Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect and  
disconnect devices without turning off the system.  
ExpressCard/34 interface  
FireWire 800 port  
Power  
adapter  
jack  
FireWire  
400 port  
 
 
Important safety instructions  
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Important safety instructions  
Always read the safety instructions and User Guide carefully  
before using. Keep the User Guide for future reference.  
Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product or  
install it in a location exposed to heavy vibrations.  
Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way.  
Disassembly or modification may not only void the  
warranty, but also could cause damage or lead to fires or  
electric shock.  
Do not use or store the product in damp locations. Liquid  
entering the product may cause damage or lead to fires or  
electric shock.  
Before removing the FireWire ExpressCard adapter from its  
package, safely discharge any static electricity build-up,  
which may damage the computer or the adapter, by  
touching an unpainted piece of metal.  
This product is for general computer use. It is not to be used  
as equipment requiring exceptional reliability, particularly  
when the breakdown or malfunction of this product may  
jeopardize life or health (such as aerospace equipment,  
atomic power control systems, traffic-related equipment,  
transportation equipment, industrial robotics, combustion  
equipment, various safety devices, and life-support  
systems).  
System requirements  
ExpressCard-enabled system with an available ExpressCard  
1.34-inch (34 mm) or 2.13-inch (54 mm) slot  
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X  
v10.4.x or higher  
 
   
Installing the adapter  
Note: FireWire devices have their own power supply and do  
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not require the optional power adapter to be connected in  
order to work. However non-powered FireWire devices require  
an optional 12V/2A power adapter to work.  
Installing the adapter  
To install the FireWire ExpressCard adapter:  
Carefully insert the adapter into the ExpressCard slot of  
your laptop until it’s firmly seated in the ExpressCard slot.  
(Refer to the ExpressCard slot instructions from your  
laptop’s user guide).  
Windows installation:  
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista automatically detect the  
adapter after it is installed, then installs the correct driver. No separate  
driver installation is needed.  
To verify proper installation in Windows:  
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To verify if the device exists in your computer and is  
enabled, right-click My Computer, then select  
Properties.  
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Click Device Manager and open the entry IEEE 1394 Bus  
host controllers.  
If the device has been properly installed, its sub-entry  
should be displayed as OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host  
Controller in Windows 2000 and Windows XP or AGERE  
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller in  
Windows Vista.  
Mac OS X (v10.4 or later) installation:  
Computers with Mac OS X v10.4 or later include a FireWire driver provided  
by the operating system. No additional driver software is necessary. After  
the FireWire ExpressCard adapter is installed, start the computer.  
 
 
Troubleshooting  
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Troubleshooting  
Windows Device Manager does not • Repeat the driver installation procedures,  
then see if the device appears in Device  
Manager.  
show the IEEE 1394 Bus host  
controllers or the OHCI Compliant  
IEEE 1394 Host Controller  
• The computer’s operating system version  
may need to be updated to support  
IEEE 1394 devices. Refer to the Windows  
or Apple Web site to update the  
computer to the latest OS version or  
service pack.  
Camera and camcorder connecting • Check the Device Manager to see if the  
DV camera is detected and installed. If  
the DV camera is connected to the  
FireWire ExpressCard adapter, the Device  
Manager should display Microsoft DV  
camera and VCR under Imaging  
Device in the Control Panel.  
problems  
• If these entries are not present, the  
camera may not connect to the FireWire  
ExpressCard adapter correctly. Check the  
cable connections to both the camera  
and adapter. Make sure that the camera  
is turned on and working.  
• The computer’s operating system version  
may need to be updated to support  
IEEE-1394 devices. Refer to either  
Windows or Apple Web sites to update  
the computer to the latest OS version or  
service pack.  
 
 
Troubleshooting  
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Other Windows IEEE 1394 device • Check the Device Manager to see if the  
device exists.  
connecting problems  
• Click on the IEEE 1394 Bus host  
controller sub-entry and make sure  
that there are no conflicts. Conflicts are  
indicated by an entry with a red X or a  
yellow exclamation point (!). If a conflict  
is found, see Windows Help for  
instructions to solve the problem.  
• Repeat the device driver installation  
procedures.  
• Make sure that the attached device driver  
is using a current version. Usually  
updated device drivers are available for  
download on the device manufacturer’s  
Web site.  
During installation, Windows  
If Windows reports that it is unable to find  
cannot locate the files needed to the file necessary to install the FireWire  
complete installation.  
ExpressCard adapter, there will be a field at  
the bottom of the window requesting  
where to “Copy files from.” In this location,  
change the file location to match the OS CD.  
If using Windows 2000 or XP, change to  
D:\i386. (If D is the drive letter of the  
CD-ROM). Some particular files may  
actually exist on the system already but  
need to be located through Windows  
Search. Each computer may vary slightly.  
 
Specifications  
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Specifications  
Chipset  
LSI FW643  
Interface  
Connectors  
ExpressCard/1.34 inch (34 mm)  
• One 9-pin FireWire 800-1394b  
connectors  
• One 6-pin FireWire 400-1394a  
connector  
Dimension  
1.69 × 4.49 × 0.79 inches  
(43 × 114 × 20 mm )  
Maximum data transfer rate • FireWire 800-1394b : 800 Mbps (or  
100 MB/sec)  
• FireWire 400-1394a : 400 Mbps (or  
50 MB/sec)  
System environment  
Operating temperature: 41°F~104°F  
(5°C~40°C)  
Operating humidity: 20 % ~ 80 % RH  
System support  
Certification  
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows  
Vista, Mac OS X v10.4.x or higher  
FCC Class B, ICES-003  
Specifications are subject to revision or update without notice.  
 
 
Legal notices  
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Legal notices  
FCC Part 15  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this  
product 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.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for  
a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.  
Canada ICES-003 statement  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
 
 
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One-year limited warranty  
Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this  
new DX-ECFW (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the  
original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one  
(1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty  
Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of  
Dynex brand Products and packaged with this warranty statement. This  
warranty does not cover refurbished product. If you notify Dynex during  
the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires  
service, terms of this warranty apply.  
How long does the coverage last?  
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days) from the date you  
purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you  
received with the Product.  
What does this warranty cover?  
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or  
workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an  
authorized Dynex repair center or store personnel, Dynex will (at its sole  
option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the  
Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.  
Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of  
Dynex and are not returned to you. If service of products and parts are  
required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and  
parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product  
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or  
otherwise transfer the Product.  
How to obtain warranty service?  
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original  
receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that  
you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides  
the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you  
purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt  
and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you  
put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the  
same amount of protection as the original packaging.  
 
 
Legal notices  
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25  
12  
inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and  
correct the issue over the phone or will have an Dynex-approved repair  
person dispatched to your home.  
Where is the warranty valid?  
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the  
United States and Canada.  
What does the warranty not cover?  
This warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction  
Installation  
Set up adjustments  
Cosmetic damage  
Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes  
Accident  
Misuse  
Abuse  
Negligence  
Commercial use  
Modification of any part of the Product  
Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images  
applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).  
This warranty also does not cover:  
Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance  
Connection to an incorrect voltage supply  
Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Dynex  
to service the Product  
Products sold as is or with all faults  
Consumables, such as fuses or batteries  
Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or  
removed  
 
Legal notices  
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR  
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EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. DYNEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST  
DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS.  
DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT  
TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE  
PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES  
AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN  
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY  
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR  
PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.  
Contact Dynex:  
For customer service please call 1-800-305-2204  
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7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645  
© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.  
All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services,  
Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are  
trademarks of their respective owners.  
 
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ENGLISH  
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Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC  
7601 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A.  
© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. All rights reserved.  
DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Registered in some countries. All  
other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.  
 

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