Yamaha Alumni Installation and operating instructions

External Storage Enclosure for
5.25” Optical Devices
Alumni
|
Prefect
User Manual
& Installation Guide

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION - 1 -
ICON KEY -1-
THE ALUMNI PREFECT -1-
AVAILABLE INTERFACES -1-
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -2-
PC REQUIREMENTS -2-
MAC REQUIREMENTS -2-
PACKAGE CONTENTS -2-
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLING THE DRIVE - 3 -
PREPARING THE ENCLOSURE -3-
DRIVE ASSEMBLY -4-
CHAPTER 3 - SYSTEM SET UP - 5 -
CONNECTION TO YOUR COMPUTER -5-
INSTALLATION ON A PC
(MICROSOFT WINDOWS) - 6-
WIN2000 OR WINXP WITH A
USB OR FIREWIRE CONNECTION -6-
WIN98SE WITH A FIREWIRE CONNECTION -6-
WIN98/SE WITH A USB CONNECTION -6-
UNPLUG PROCEDURE -6-
INSTALLATION ON A MACINTOSH
(APPLE MAC OS) - 7-
MAC OS 9.X OR MAC OS 10.X WITH A
FIREWIRE OR USB CONNECTION -7-
MAC OS 10.2 OR 10.3 WITH A
FIREWIRE 800 OR USB 2.0 CONNECTION -7-
UNPLUG PROCEDURE -7-
BURNING A CD/DVD - 8-
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS -8-
ABOUT THIS MANUAL -8-
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Icon Key
Throughout this manual you will see icons on the left margin
that denote either Notes or Special Remarks as outlined below:
General Notes and Tips
Remarks for PC users and Microsoft Windows OS
Remarks for Mac users and Apple Macintosh OS
The Alumni Prefect
The ‘Alumni Prefect’ enclosure is ruggedly constructed, yet light
weight. It features a fanless design, using passive cooling for
quiet working environments and upright position, optimizing the
available desktop space.
Product Dimensions: 25.5cm x 16.5cm x 5.5cm
10.04” x 6.50” x 2.17”
Available Interfaces
•USB 2.0 High Speed
•Firewire 1394a
•Firewire 1394a & USB 2.0
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Mac OS 8.6 users
should use USB
extension 1.41 or
Firewire extension
2.6 and later, to be
able to use USB 1.1
or 1394a.
Package Content
may vary,
depending on
vendor & version.
System Requirements
PC Requirements
•Minimum Intel Processor II 350MHz, 64MB RAM
•USB 1.1 equipped PC; Win98SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP
•USB 2.0 equipped PC; Win98SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP
•1394a equipped PC; Win98SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP
Mac Requirements
•Minimum Apple G3 processor, 64MB RAM
•USB 1.1 equipped Mac; Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 10.1.5, 10.2, 10.3
•USB 2.0 equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.2, 10.3
•1394a equipped Mac; Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 10.1.5, 10.2, 10.3
Package Contents
•Alumni Prefect
•External Power Adapter; Input 100-240V, Output 12V/3A
•Power Cord
•Interface Cable
•Aluminum Stand
•Driver CD (single USB 2.0 and 1394a/USB2.0 Prefect only)
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Your unit might
come with an
installed drive.
Before opening
such an enclosure,
please read the
warranty and any
other notes from
your vendor
carefully before
doing so, as this
might void your
warranty.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Drive
Preparing the Enclosure
Remove the stand and then remove 2 screws on the front
(bottom) plus 2 screws on the back (top). Slide the top cover to
the front and open the case.
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The jumper settings
of the drive should
be master or factory
default.
Be careful not to
damage any cables
or components and
double check the
connection between
the cables, the
bridge board and
your drive before
you close up the
case.
Drive Assembly
Connect the ATA cable and the power line to your drive. Install
the drive and fasten the four screws as shown below. Align the
top cover with the body and fasten the screws on both front
and back. Use the included stickers to cover the front screws
and then connect your power adapter and interface cable.
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Most problems
occur due to driver
problems on the
Host Card side!
If you buy a spare
power adapter for
your working place
or at home, make
sure the output and
polarity is identical
with the power
adapter supplied!
Chapter 3 - System Set Up
Connection to your Computer
A few tips on how to connect your external storage enclosure:
•Make sure your PCI Host Card is installed correctly
•Double check that the Host Card driver is up to date
•If required, update your Operating System or BIOS
•Only one interface at the time can be used
•Only one computer at the time can access the drive
•To use one drive on several computers, it can be shared
through one computer on the network (1394 network,
company network)
•Firewire can be daisy chained
•All devices in a daisy chain have to be switched on to
permit the hub/daisy chain function
•Do not cover the Enclosure and leave enough room around
it for the drive to cool down
•Do not expose the product to water or humid conditions
•If possible, arrange the cables so they do not cross each
other
•Always check for visible damage and defects of power and
interface cables before using it
•We recommend using the cables and adapter supplied with
your product
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If the system
doesn’t recognize
the drive, turn on
the power first,
before connecting
the USB/Firewire
cable.
Win98 does not
support Firewire,
you need to
upgrade your OS to
Win98SE or higher.
For safe removal of
your drive, always
follow the unplug
procedure. If not, an
error message will
show up.
Installation on a PC (Microsoft Windows)
Win2000 or WinXP with a USB or Firewire connection:
•Turn on your Computer and start Windows
•Connect the Prefect and turn it on
•Let Windows search and install the driver automatically
•Open “My Computer” to see your external drive
Win98SE with a Firewire connection:
•Turn on your Computer and start Windows
•Connect the Prefect and turn it on
•Let Windows search and install the driver automatically
•Open “My Computer” to see your external drive
Win98/SE with a USB connection:
•Turn on your Computer and start Windows
•Insert the driver CD into your internal CD-ROM
•Connect the Prefect and turn it on (in some cases the driver
must be installed before connecting the device, see note on
CD or readme file)
•Follow the onscreen instructions and install the drivers
•Open “My Computer” to see your external drive
Unplug Procedure:
•Click on the taskbar icon for external hardware
•Choose your external drive and confirm to remove it
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If the system
doesn’t recognize
the drive, turn on
the power first,
before connecting
the USB/Firewire
cable.
For Mac OS 8.6,
the USB extension
has to be at least
v1.41.
For Mac OS 8.6,
the Firewire
extension has to be
at least v2.6.
For save removal of
your drive, always
follow the unplug
procedure. If not, an
error message will
show up.
Installation on a Macintosh (Apple Mac OS)
Mac OS 9.x or Mac OS 10.x with a Firewire or USB
connection:
•Turn on your computer and start Mac OS
•Connect the Prefect and turn it on
•No driver installation required
•The external drive will mount and show up on your
desktop**
Mac OS 10.2 or 10.3 with a Firewire 800 or USB 2.0
connection:
•Turn on your computer and start Mac OS
•Connect the Prefect and turn it on
•No driver installation required
•The external drive will mount and show up on your
desktop**
Unplug Procedure:
•Drag the external drive icon into the trash bin to eject the
CD and then turn it off or disconnect it.
** The drive only shows up on the desktop if a CD or DVD is
inserted!
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iDVD does not
support external
drives, we
recommend you to
install a third party
software like ‘Toast’.
If you run Mac OS
9.x and the external
CD/DVD burner is
not recognized,
check your
USB/Firewire
extensions for
possible conflicts.
Please read your
warranty carefully,
as this may vary
between different
vendors!
Burning a CD/DVD
To burn a CD/DVD, we recommend using third party software
like ‘Nero’ for the PC or ‘Toast’ for Mac. If you have an internal
CDRW but want to use an external DVD burner instead,
change the burner under ‘Recorder’ or click on the drop down
list and choose your external device.
For further information, please refer to the manual and
instructions of your burning software.
Technical Questions
For RMA and other questions, please contact your vendor or
check out their online support area!
About this Manual
This manual covers all interfaces and combinations for the
‘Alumni Prefect’ Enclosure. Images and descriptions might
therefore slightly vary between this manual and the actual
product you have.
© Copyright 2004 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. all Rights Reserved
The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. Macpower Peripherals
Ltd. assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual. Macpower Peripherals Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and/or design of the above mentioned product
without prior notice. The diagrams contained in this manual may also not fully represent the product that
you are using and are there for illustration purposes only. Macpower Peripherals Ltd. assumes no
responsibility for any differences between the product mentioned in this manual and the product you
may have.
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