Fostex FD-4 - Manual (Page 5)

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Recording preparation
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SCSI terminator
SCSI cable
SCSI connector
SCSI drive
DRIVE
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Recording Preparation
• After making the connection, turn on the power
to the FD-4 and the SCSI drive.
If the connection is made correctly, turning on the power
to both devices will display the “Initial..” message, then the
“No Disk” message. (The following example assumes that a
removable SCSI drive is connected. If a stationary disk is
connected, the [UnFormat ?] message (see the next page)
appears instead of the [No Disk] message.)
This message means that a disk has not been inserted into
the SCSI drive. Follow the steps on the next page to set up
and format the disk so that you can use it to record and
play back.
<Note>
If the “No Drive !” message and the “Initial..” message flash alter-
nately on the display when you turn on the power, the FD-4 cannot
recognize the SCSI drive. Check to see whether all connections
are made correctly, that the power to the SCSI drive is turned on,
and that the cable is not defective.
The FD-4 does not include recording/playback media.
First you need to connect a SCSI drive and format a disk
so that you can record, play back, and edit on the FD-4.
You may use a removable SCSI drive, such as an MO drive,
EZ drive or a Zip drive. For more information on removable
SCSI disks supported by the FD-4, refer to the “List of the
drives with operation guaranteed” attached to this manual.
FOSTEX does not guarantee data integrity recorded on the
FD-4 using an unlisted removable drive.
Connecting a SCSI drive
Connect a SCSI drive to the SCSI terminal on the FD-4. Refer
to the figure on the right and read the notes and steps
described here to connect the drive.
• Handling a SCSI drive
A SCSI drive and its disk are made of precision parts that are sus-
ceptible to strong external impact and magnetic fields. Handle them
carefully. Do not drop them on the floor or place them near a device
that could generate a strong magnetic field (such as a large TV,
speakers, etc.). Read the instruction manual that comes with your
SCSI drive before you try to connect it to the FD-4.
• Notes on connection
1 . You can connect only one SCSI drive to the FD-4’s SCSI
terminal. Do not “daisy-chain” multiple SCSI drives.
2 . Install a SCSI terminator on the other connector on the connected
SCSI drive. (If it has a termination switch, be sure to turn the
switch to “terminate” or “on.”)
3 . Before making the connection, be sure to turn off the power to all
devices.
4 . The FD-4 has a 25-pin female SCSI connector that supports the
Macintosh. Use an appropriate, standard SCSI cable.
Fix the connector of the cable with screws.
5 . There is no restriction regarding the ID number for a connected
SCSI drive. The FD-4 will automatically recognize and display
the ID number that is set on the SCSI drive.
<About damages>
Fostex is not responsible for any “direct damage” or “ indirect dam-
age” caused by using the FD-4.
<About copyrights>
It is prohibited law to use any part of a CD recording or video im-
ages or audio data for which a copyright is possessed by a third
party for commercial purpose such as contents, broadcasts, sales,
or distribution - any purpose other than for your personal pleasure.