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TM
PowerFile
CD/DVD Changer
User Guide
For Models:
C200S
C200 Studio
R200
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................3 Systems Requirements ......................................................................................................................3 Unpacking the Changer......................................................................................................................4 Instructions for Windows PC Use
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Instructions for Macintosh Users.....................................................................................................35 Installing the PowerFile software on the host Macintosh computer ...............................................35 Installing the PowerFile software on client Macintosh computers..................................................36 Connecting PowerFile Changers to the host Macintosh computer ................................................36 PowerFile Changer bac
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing this PowerFile CD/DVD Changer. PowerFile offers a broad spectrum of innovative and cost-effective solutions for archiving, storing, retrieving, and sharing digital media on CDs and DVDs. Utilizing CD/DVD-ROM drives (C200 and C200S) or CD/DVD-RAM drives (R200) and a 3-port IEEE 1394 interface, PowerFile Changers provide fast data access in a single or multi-user environment. And multiple Changers can be connected together in a tree configuration
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Introduction Unpacking the Changer Make sure that you have the following items: • Changer • Power cord • 2-meter IEEE 1394 cable • Documentation pack containing: • QuickStart Guide • Software Install and Documentation CD • PowerFile Cumulus Software CD • PowerFile Cumulus Software Install instructions card • Registration card Note: Keep all packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the Changer at a later time. Page 4
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Instructions for Windows Instructions for Windows PC Users Note: it is VERY IMPORTANT that you follow certain procedures prior to connecting and configuring your PowerFile Changer. These procedures include disabling the System Standby Mode, loading the PowerFile MediaFinder software, and checking for proper installation of the PowerFile drivers. These procedures are outlined below. Additionally, if your system does not have an OHCI-compliant 1394 PCI host adapter card installed, you must install
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Instructions for Windows Disabling System Standby feature - Windows 2000 Go to Control Panel, and select Power Options You will see the following window: Set system standby to never. Page 7
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Instructions for Windows PowerFile MediaFinder software PowerFile MediaExplorer software for the PC has been tightly integrated into Windows Explorer by adding shell extensions that enhance Explorer with Changer functionality. In this way, controlling PowerFile Changers is a seamless experience for users familiar with the Explorer interface. Installing PowerFile MediaFinder software on the host PC 1 Load the PowerFile software CD into the CD drive of the host PC. 2 On the PC desktop, go to My Co
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Instructions for Windows PowerFile Changer back panel Once the Changer has been connected to the host system, go the appropriate driver installation check procedure below for your operating system. Checking for proper driver installation - Windows 98SE / Windows Me Once the PowerFile MediaFinder software has been installed and the Changer has been connected to the host system as outlined above, you can check for proper driver installation. With the MediaFinder software install disc still in the
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Instructions for Windows Highlight the "STARMATIX..." or "PowerFile..." item in the "Other Devices" folder and click on the "Properties" button near the bottom of this window. The following dialog box will appear: Page 10
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Instructions for Windows In this window, click on the "Reinstall Driver" button, which will bring up the following Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box: The default selection in this box should be the CD-ROM drive - be sure this is checked, and click Next> to bring up the next Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box: Page 11
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Instructions for Windows This screen shows that the driver has been located on the PowerFile software CD. Click Next> to have the driver installed. You will see the last Update Device Driver Wizard Dialog box: Click Finish to finish the driver installation. Page 12
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Instructions for Windows Checking for proper driver installation - Windows 2000 Once the PowerFile MediaFinder software has been installed and the Changer has been connected to the host system as outlined above, you can check for proper driver installation. With the MediaFinder software install disc still in the CD drive of the host system, depress the power button on the Changer to power up the unit. (The PowerFile Changer will go through a quick self-diagnostic, the carousel will spin, and the
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Instructions for Windows Right click on the "STARMATIX INC...", or "PowerFile..." and select Properties to bring up the following window: Page 14
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Instructions for Windows In this window, click on the Reinstall Driver button.The Device Driver Wizard will start, and you will see the following window: Page 15
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Instructions for Windows click next > to have the Device Driver Wizard search for the driver. You will see the following window: Page 16
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Instructions for Windows Be sure to check CD-ROM drives, and uncheck any other boxes in this window, so that only the PowerFile software install CD (which should still be in the host PC drive) is searched. The Device Driver Wizard will find the appropriate drivers on the PowerFile install disc, and will display the following window: Click Next > to have the driver installed. When the driver has been loaded, you will see a window indicating that the driver has been successfully installed. Your co
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Instructions for Windows Installing the PowerFile software on client PCs Any PCs that share the network with the host system can become clients, with access to the Changers that are connected to the host PC and are shared. Once the PowerFile software has been loaded on the host PC, the client software can be loaded on the client PCs. The client software must be loaded from the PowerFile Software Install disc. As described below, you can do this either by loading the disc directly into the CD dri
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Instructions for Windows PowerFile Changer front panel The buttons and features on the front panel of the PowerFile Changer are described below. Load/unload slot This is the front slot where discs are loaded into and unloaded from the Changer. Discs must be loaded with the “data” side on the left and the “label” side on the right. Display window This two-line LCD readout displays unit status and messages. Power button This is the button that powers on and turns off the Changer. Control function
