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MODEL VP-8059
MODEL VP-8059L
FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit for use with
Mobile Rack Removable Docking Modules
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with 3.5"/2.5" HDD or Optional zip ,
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SuperDisk LS-120, MO, TR-4 Tape,
Digital Film Memory Reader or CD-ROM drives
Installation Manual
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Table of Contents 1-1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1 1-1.1 FireWire 1394dock Features ..................................... 2 1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility ............................... 2 1-1.3 Power Requirements ................................................. 2 1-1.4 Unpacking Your FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit ....... 2 2-1 Installation ............................................................................ 3 2-1.1 Inst
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1-1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit. The FireWire 1394dock is an external 1394 interface adapter which is designed to enable hot-swap, plug-and-play operation of Enhanced IDE or ATA/ATAPI devices through the 1394 interface on any FireWire 1394-equipped computer. The FireWire 1394dock’s 50-pin connector is designed for use with external devices using the same connector type (such as CD-ROM) and the Mobile Rack drive case, which provides the perfe
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1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility • ATAPI removable drives: Iomega Zip 100MB/250MB and Clik!, LS-120 Super Floppy, Sony HiFD 200MB, MO drives, tape drives • Enhanced IDE and ATA hard drives: both 2.5” and 3.5” form factors, any capacity • ATAPI CD-ROM drives: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD drives, compatible with all major CD-RW software • ATA removable media drives: SyQuest SyFlyer, SparQ and Syjet, Castlewood ORB. Supports media change and disk ejection 1-1.3 Power Requirements • +5V devices: +5V
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Power Adapter +5V/+12V Power Cord Power Adapter Mobile Rack Docking Case Mobile Rack FireWire Drive Case 1394 Cable FireWire 1394dock Mobile Rack Stand Set FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit Components (with Mobile Rack) 2-1 Installation Refer to the following for setup of the FireWire 1394dock for operation. ® • For Mac user’s: A software driver is required for operation of the FireWire 1394dock with Mac computers. This must be purchased separately. • For use with the Mobile Rack: please refer to th
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2-1.2 Setting Up the FireWire 1394dock for Operation LED Indicators Power Drive Activity 50-Pin Centronics +5V +12V Device Connector External Power Connector Power On/Off Switch FireWire 1394 Connectors FireWire 1394dock Power Switch & Connector Locations Perform the following steps (in the order given) to set up the FireWire 1394dock with your peripheral device for operation: 1. Plug the FireWire 1394dock’s 50-pin connector into the connector on the device you plan to connect to your com
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2. Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter: a. With the power switch in the OFF position, plug in the 6-pin connector-end of the power adapter into its corresponding +5V/+12V power-in connector on the FireWire 1394dock. b. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an AC power source outlet. 3. Set the power switch to the ON position: Note that the green LED on the FireWire 1394dock should be lit, indicating power ON. This allows the device to warm up before conn
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3-1 Disconnecting the FireWire 1394dock Perform the following steps to disconnect the FireWire 1394dock from your computer. 1. Turn off the power by sliding the power switch on the 1394dock to the OFF position. (Note that the drive icon will disappear from the computer screen.) 2. Unplug the 1394 port connector from the 1394dock. 3. You can now switch to another device. When connecting a new device, be sure to follow the same sequence for setup as previously outlined in section 2-1.2. 4-1 Access
