Microtech PCD-47 User manual

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Technical
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Product Outline Use with a
Macintosh
Windows
95/98/NT
Safety
Standards
PCD-47 User’s Manual
Microtech PCD-47
SCSI PC Card Reader/Writer
PCD-47B — internal for various systems
PCD-47-MAC — external for Macintosh
PCD-47-PC — external for PC Compatibles
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* Support of the PCD-47 series for any Unix system on an OEM basis must be arranged under
a separate contract.
• MS-DOS is the registered trademark of Microsoft.
• Apple and Macintosh are the registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• IBM PC/AT is the trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• EZ-SCSI is the trademark of Adaptec, Inc.
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• Other company names and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of
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© Copyright 2000 Microtech International, Inc. All rights reserved. MP00621
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Microtech PCD-47. The PCD-
47 can be connected to various makes of personal computers
to read and write digital film cards. The data recorded on a
digital film card with a digital camera can thus be directly read
into a personal computer. Please read these instructions
carefully before installation and use.
The features of this product include:
❏SCSI interface for high speed data transfer to your computer.
❏Can be connected to Macintosh, IBM PC/AT compatible
computers, running Dos, Windows 3.x, Windows 98 and
Windows NT.
❏Can be used with Solaris, Sun Sparc, Sun Ultra Sparc, Digital
Unix, VMS, AIX, HP and Linux.*
❏One type III slot, one CompactFlash slot, and one SmartMedia
(SSFDC) slot.
Of the standard PCMCIA/JEIDA cards, ATA cards, CompactFlash,
and SmartMedia (both 3.3V and 5V, supports up to 128MB of
SmartMedia) may be used.

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Technical
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Product Outline Use with a
Macintosh
Windows
95/98/NT
Safety
Standards
Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................... 2
FCC radio frequency interference warning .................................................. 5
Precautions ................................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions and handling.................................................................. 7
1.Productoutline ........................................................................................ 8
Using with Macintosh .................................................................................. 8
Using with Windows .................................................................................... 8
Using with Unix Systems ............................................................................. 9
2.Accessories ............................................................................................. 10
3.Identifyingtheparts .............................................................................. 11
4.Makingconnectionswithacomputer .................................................. 13
Use without other SCSI devices ................................................................. 13
Termination ................................................................................................ 14
Other Jumper Pins....................................................................................... 14
Use with other SCSI devices ...................................................................... 15
SCSI ID Settings Explained ...................................................................................................15
Setting SCSI ID (external) .......................................................................... 16
A SCSI hint for Mac Users .......................................................................... 16
SCSI ID Table ............................................................................................. 17
Setting SCSI ID (internal)........................................................................... 17
SCSI ID Settings forWindows Computers ................................................. 18
Turning on the power ................................................................................. 18
5.Installation(Windows).......................................................................... 19
SCSI Card Installation................................................................................ 19
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Users .................................................... 19
External Reader Installation ...................................................................... 20
Internal Reader Installation........................................................................ 20
6.Basicoperations(Windows) ................................................................. 20
Inserting the PC card .................................................................................. 20
Removing the PC card ............................................................................... 23
7.Installation(Macintosh)........................................................................ 23
Functions of the Macintosh Driver ............................................................ 23
8.BasicOperations(Macintosh) .............................................................. 23
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Table of Contents Continued
When the lock indicator is lit..................................................................... 24
10. Troubleshooting................................................................................... 26
Windows Troubleshooting...........................................................................26
Macintosh Troubleshooting .........................................................................27
11. Specifications.........................................................................................28
Dimensions ..................................................................................................29
SCSI Command Set .....................................................................................31
Safety Standards ..........................................................................................32
Index ............................................................................................................33

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Technical
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Product Outline Use with a
Macintosh
Windows
95/98/NT
Safety
Standards
FCC radio frequency interference warning
This equipment generates and uses radio frequencies, and if not
installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, can cause interference to radio and television reception.
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications
in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commer-
cial installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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:
1. Re-orient the receiving antenna.
2. Re-orient the computer with respect to the receiver.
3. Move the computer further away from the receiver.
4. Plug the computer or receiver into a different outlet so
computer and receiver are on different branch power circuits.
5. Ensure that card mounting screws, attachment connector
screws, and ground wires are tightly secured.
If necessary, the user should consult with the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user
might find the following booklet helpful, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV
Interference Problems . It is available from the U. S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20492, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4
(FCC Part No. 15.838b)
* Notice for customers in Canada. This apparatus complies with the
Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference
Regulations.

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Precautions
■Power source
The PCD-47 uses a standard domestic household power cord.
The PCD-47-MAC and PCD-47-PC operate at voltages between
100V to 240V. The PCD-47B operates using the computer’s
electrical power.
■Power cord
- Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on
it.
- Damage to the cord may cause fire or electric shock.
- Do not unplug the cord by pulling on it.
- Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.
- Unplug from the outlet when you are not using the unit for long
periods of time.
- Plug the power cord directly into a wall outlet whenever possible.
Use of extension cords and power dividers can cause malfunctions.
- Do not use outlets that have other large electrical appliances, such
as air conditioners and copy machines plugged in them.
■To prevent electric shock
Never remove the cabinet of this unit. Some components inside
operate at high voltages and can cause severe electric shock if
touched.
■Keepingobjects and materials out of theunit
Make sure that no liquid is spilled or leaks into this unit and that no
metal or inflammable objects fall inside since this can cause fire,
shock, malfunctioning or accidents.
■In case of accident or malfunction
If the unit makes unusual noises or begins smoking, or if a foreign
object gets inside the unit, unplug the power cord from the outlet
and contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit.

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Technical
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Product Outline Use with a
Macintosh
Windows
95/98/NT
Safety
Standards
Safety Precautions and handling
■Proper places for use and storage
- This unit is to be used at temperatures between +5°C and +40°C and at
relative humidities between 20% and 80%(with no condensation).
- Do not use or store the unit in an excessively hot or cold place.
- Do not use or store the unit in a dusty place or in direct sunlight.
- Do not use or store the unit in a place subject to excessive vibration or in
an unstable place to prevent possible failures.
- Do not place the unit close to a system which generates strong magnetic
fields (motor, transformer, television, loudspeaker, magnet etc.) to
prevent malfunction.
- Do not close vents that may cause internal temperature to rise.
- Do not stack the units.
- Do not use in an enclosed (unventilated) area.
■Precautions for connection
When connecting this unit to a personal computer or any other equip-
ment, always first turn off the main power of the equipment to be
connected.
■Precautionsfortransportation
- Disconnect cables and remove any PC cards before transporting the unit.
- Use the cardboard box in which the unit was initially packed.
- This is a precision device. Do not subject to excessive shock or vibra-
tion.
■ Maintenanceof the cabinet
- Do not use thinner, benzene, insecticide and other volatile substances to
clean the cabinet as this may cause deterioration and delamination of
the paint.
- Clean the cabinet and front panel with a soft cloth. Remove severe dirt
with a soft cloth moistened with a small amount of neutral detergent
diluted with water. Wipe dry after cleaning.
- Disconnect the power plug from the receptacle before performing any
maintenance on the unit.

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1. Product outline
This PC card drive is designed to be connected to a personal com-
puter to read and write PC cards (ATA type II, CompactFlash,
SmartMedia, and PCMCIA hard disks). A SCSI interface is used to
enable the device to be connected to a Macintosh, IBM PC/AT
compatible running Dos, Windows 95/NT/98, Sun Sparc and Sun Ultra
Sparc, or other personal computers.
Using with Macintosh*
Connect the card drive to the SCSI port, the standard Macintosh
hard disk interface. Some more recent Macintosh models (ex: G3,
G4) may require the addition of a PCI SCSI board. Microtech recom-
mends Adaptec SCSI boards. Use of the PCD-47 with a Macintosh
requires the use of Macintosh mounting software to mount removable
media such as PC cards, CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and PCMCIA
hard disks. Microtech includes Software Architects DOS Mounter SE
with the Macintosh version of the PCD-47 (part no: PCD-47-MAC).
For owners of other versions of the PCD-47, this software can be
purchased as an option through Microtech along with the reader, or
may be purchased from a separate vendor. The software may also
be purchased and downloaded online at:
http://www.softarch.com/go/online.html
Using with Windows*
If you do not already have a SCSI board installed, follow the installa-
tion instructions that come with your SCSI board. The manufacturer
recommends Adaptec SCSI boards. For Dos, Windows 3.x Windows
95/NT/98, simply connect the PC Card reader to the SCSI board, or
another SCSI device, turn on the PC Card reader’s power and reboot
the computer. Your PC card reader will appear as a drive letter under
“My Computer”. You may now insert PC cards and access them as
you would a hard drive or floppy disk drive.
* The PCD-47 requires three SCSI IDs.

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Technical
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Product Outline Use with a
Macintosh
Windows
95/98/NT
Safety
Standards
Using with Unix Systems‡
This page should explain the basic features of Unix, and pointers to
Unix informaiton, and mounting of Dos file systems.
Unix systems use a disk format that is different from Windows
machines, and memory cards used in digital cameras. Most Unix
systems require a special mounting procedure such as the following to
access DOS formatted media:
mount - dev/scsi/dev000001 /dev/pccard
‡Note: Tech support for Unix systems is only available under
special OEM contract and license.
Each Unix system may vary slightly in the above mounting procedure,
and it is assumed that the User understands how to use his/her
particular system. For further assistance mounting DOS partitions on
your particular system, type “man mount”at the unix shell prompt for
more information on mounting. An example is shown below:

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2. Accessories
Packages contain the following items:
Macintosh floppy disk
DOS Mounter SE -
mounting software (included
with external Mac version)
SCSI cable
Centronics 50 to HD50
(included with PC version)
Users manual*
(this manual)
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Other Accessories
SCSI cable
Centronics 50 to DB25M
(included with Mac version)
screws jumper
PCD-47-MAC and PCD-47-PC
PCD-47B (Internal)
I N T E R N A T I O N A L, I N C.
power cord
terminator
Anti-static strap*
Users manual
(this manual)
* Included only with retail version of PCD-47B.
5.25” mounting kit*
Mounting Kit