VIPowER CD-ROM Box Enclosure VP-6020 User manual

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For Models:
VP-6020 VP-6028
VP-6022 VP-6029
VP-6023 VP-6048
VP-6024 VP-6049

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1-1 Introduction........................................................................... 1
1-1.1 CD-ROM Box Enclosure Features .............................. 1
1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility................................. 1
1-1.3 Unpacking Your CD-ROM Box.................................... 1
2-1 Installation ............................................................................ 2
2-1.1 Disassemble the CD-ROM Box................................... 2
2-1.2 Assemble CD-ROM Box with CD-ROM Drive.............. 3
3-1 Operation with a Docking Kit ................................................. 5
3-1.1 Disconnecting the CD-ROM Box................................. 6
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CD-ROM Box Enclosure Installation Guide 1
1-1 Introduction
CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofoneofthefollowingCD-ROMBoxEnclosures.
Each CD-ROM Box Enclosure is an external enclosure which is designed to enable
portable, hot-swap, plug-and-play operation of same-interface type 5.25” devices
installed in the box.VP-6020 for IDE/ATA/ATAPI devices
VP-6022 for SCSI (50-pin) interface
VP-6024 for IDE Shuttle Module
VP-6028 for USB interface
VP-6029 for FireWire 1394 interface
VP-6048 for USB interface with Mobile Rack
VP-6049 for FireWire 1394 interface with Mobile Rack
IfyoupurchasedtheVP-6020CD-ROMBox,notethatitisdesignedtoenablecross-
platform,portablehot-swap,plug-and-playoperationof5.25”IDEorATA/ATAPI
deviceswithdifferentinterfacesusingthefollowingavailableinterfaceDockingKits:
VP-8052 SCSIdock Docking Kit
VP-8053 Wide SCSIdock Docking Kit
VP-8055 PARALLELdockDockingKit
VP-8056 PCMCIAdockDocking Kit
VP-8057 CARDBUSdock Docking Kit
VP-8058 USBdock Docking Kit
VP-8059 FireWire 1394 Docking Kit
When used with any of the Docking Kits, the CD-ROM Box provides the perfect
solution for portable use of removable media devices with Notebooks, iMac,
Net-PC,MicroATXPC,LCDpanelPC,MacandPCdesktopcomputersequipped
with the same interface as the Docking Kit.
Thismanualwill guideyouthrough thestepsfor installingaCD-ROM driveinthe
Model 6020 CD-ROM Box Enclosure for 5.25” IDE/ATA/ATAPI devices.
NOTE: Except for device types and connector
details unique to each interface, the basic procedures
forinstallingdevicesinanyCD-ROMBoxEnclosure
is the same.

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1-1.1 CD-ROM Box Enclosure Features
• Enables portable use of 5.25” internal model removable media devices with
computers equipped with the same interface
• Supports hot-swap and plug-and-play features of the selected interface
•Model VP-6020: enables cross-platform interface compatibility of 5.25”
form factor IDE/ATA/ATA devices and ATAPI CD-ROM drives with
computers using the same interface as the Docking Kit model (USB,
Parallel, 1394/FireWire, SCSI, CARDBUS and PCMCIA).
1-1.2 Unpacking Your CD-ROM Box
Verifythatthefollowingitemsareincludedinthecarton.Ifanypartsaredamagedor
missing, please contact your local dealer or sales representative immediately.
• One assembled CD-ROM Box Enclosure
• One vertical-holder stand (for optional use)
• Four mounting screws
• Installation Guide
2-1 Installation
The following sections will guide you through the installation of a CD-ROM drive
in the CD-ROM Box Enclosure. There are two parts to the installation:
• Disassembly of the CD-ROM Box Enclosure (as it is shipped)
• Assembly of a device in the CD-ROM Box Enclosure
A small Phillips screwdriver is the only tool required.
2-1.1 Disassemble the CD-ROM Box
1. Remove the four rubber stands on the CD-ROM Box Enclosure by gently
prying them off.
2. Remove the four retaining screws securing the top enclosure cover.
(Refer to the following illustration to identify the top cover.)
3. Separate the top and bottom enclosure covers.
4. Slide out the end-panel with mounted connectors and fan .
Note that the CD-ROM Box Enclosure is factory
assembled with the drive rails installed.

CD-ROM Box Enclosure Installation Guide 3
2-1.2 Assemble CD-ROM Box with CD-ROM Drive
1. Attach the two connectors from the end-panel assembly to the appropriate
connectors on the CD-ROM drive.
Retaining
Screws
(x4)
Rubber
Stands
(x4)
Drive Rails
Connectors/Fan
End-Panel
CD-ROM Box Enclosure Components
Retaining
Screws
(x4)
Top Cover
(Note alignment
flanges)
Bottom Cover
(Note cut-out
for flange)
Power and Data Connector Drive Connections
4-pin Power
Connector
40-pin IDE
Data Connector
CD-ROM
Drive
Pin-1 Colored
Stripe
End-Panel
Assembly
Vertical-Holder
Stand (Optional)

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a. AttachtheIDE40-pindatacablefromtheend-paneltothe40-pinconnector
on the back of the CD-ROM drive. To ensure pin-1 to pin-1 connection,
orient the cable so thecolored stripe edge is closest to the power connector.
b. Attachthe4-pinpowercablefromtheend-paneltothe4-pinconnectoronthe
back of the CD-ROM drive. The connector is ‘D’ shaped to ensure proper
connection.
2. PlacetheCD-ROMdriveinthebottomenclosurecover.TheCD-ROMdrive’s
front face panel should be flush with the front corners of the case (positioned in
front of the guide flanges.)
3. AligntheCD-ROMdrive’smountingholeswiththemountingholesonthedrive
rails and secure with four screws (two on each side).
4. Slide the back-panel connector assembly back into the end groove guide.
5. Placethe topcoveroverthe drive assembly,makingsure the end-panelassembly
slides into its end groove guide.
Installing Covers and Rubber Stands
Top Cover
Bottom
Cover
Drive
Mounting
Screws (x4)
CD-ROM
Drive
Rubber
Stands (x4)
End-Panel
Assembly
Top Cover
Mounting
Screws (x4)

CD-ROM Box Enclosure Installation Guide 5
8. Avertical-holderstand is alsoprovidedasaconvenient,space-saving method for
setupoftheCD-ROMBoxEnclosureonyourdesktop.Simplyalignthegrooves
of the CD-ROM box with the guides on the stand and slide together.
The installation is complete and the CD-ROM drive is now ready to use with any
DockingKit.
6. Alignthecover’smountingholeswiththemountingholesonthedriverailsand
secure with four screws (two on each side).
7. Replacethefourrubberstands,oneoneachofthefourcorners.Orienteachstand
sothe raised nub is on the bottom.These helpheat dissipation andprovide secure
placement of the CD-ROM Box.
Assembled CD-ROM Box Enclosure
CD-ROM Box Enclosure with Vertical-Holder Stand

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3.1 Operation with a Docking Kit
Performthefollowingsteps(intheordergiven)tosetupaDockingUnit withyour
CD-ROMBoxEnclosureforoperation.(AlsorefertoyourDockingKit’sinstallation
manualforfurtherdetails.SomeDockingKitsdonotprovideaPowerSelectswitch.)
1. ForWindows98users:verifythattheWindows98driverisinstalled(ifrequired.)
2. Verify that the power switch on the Docking Unit is OFF.
IMPORTANT
ThePowerSelectorPowerON/OFFswitch(dependingon
model) must be in the OFF position before proceeding.
ForDockingunitswithaPowerSelectswitch,settheswitch
totheMIDDLEpowerOFFpositionbeforeconnectingthe
CD-ROM Box.
3. Plug the Docking Kit’s 50-pin Centronics connector into the 50-pin connector
on the back of the CD-ROM Box.
4. Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter:
a. WiththePowerSwitchintheOFFposition,pluginthe6-pinconnector-end
of the external power adapter into its corresponding +5V/+12V power-in
connector on the Docking Unit.
b. Plugoneendofthepowercordintothepoweradapterandtheotherendinto
an AC power source outlet.
5. Set the Power Switch to ON position:
For models with Power Select switch:
a. Whenusingtheexternalpoweradapter,setthePowerSelectswitchtotheLEFT
position. Note that the green LED on the Docking Unit should be lit,
indicating power ON. (This allows the device to warm up before connecting
to the port.)
Power OFF
Use Docking Kit
Power
External
Power Adapter
Power Select Switch Settings on Docking Unit (For Example VP-8058)

b. When using the Docking Kit’s interface for power, set switch to the RIGHT
position. Note: it is recommended that you use the +5V /+12V power adapter
whenever possible.
6. Connect the DockingKit’s interfacecableinto theappropriate interface porton
yourcomputer;plugtheotherendintotheconnectorportontheDockingUnit.
7. Viewing the screen, note that the plug-and-play feature will recognize the new
device and assign it as a new drive.
The device is now ready to use.
3-1 Disconnecting the CD-ROM Box
1. Unplugtheinterfacecablefromthe DockingUnit.(Notethatthedriveiconwill
disappear from the computer screen.)
2. Turn power on Docking Unit OFF.
3. Youcannowswitchtoanotherdevice.Whenconnectinganewdevice,besureto
follow the same sequence for setup as previously outlined in section 3.0.
Printed on recycled paper.
Connections with Docking Unit for Operation
Interface
Cable
Power Adapter
Power Cord
External
Power Adapter
CD-ROM Box
Docking Unit
Connector
to Computer