CalDigit AV Drive User Manual

Getting Started

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Contents

Introduction

General Use Warnings
Safety Warnings
System Requirements
Package Contents

Installing the CalDigit AV Drive

Connecting the CalDigit AV Drive

Features Overview

CalDigit AV Drive Front Panel
CalDigit AV Drive Rear Panel
AV Drive Features

Formatting the CalDigit AV Drive

Mac OS X
Windows

Accessories and Parts

Technical Support & Warranty Information

Technical Support
CalDigit Warranty Information

Glossary

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the CalDigit AV Drive. Speed, reliability and security are what
dierentiates CalDigit storage products from our competitors. The CalDigit AV Drive was
designed for those in the eld of video and audio post-production, graphic design, 3D
animation, and anyone else that requires a single drive storage solution that delivers
optimum performance. This manual will guide you through setting up your new AV Drive.

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Note: Please only use the CalDigit AV Drive in places with cool and natural
ventilation. Please do not use the CalDigit AV Drive under extremely hot or
cold environments to avoid possible data damage that can be caused by
extreme temperatures.

General Use Warnings

Please read the AV Drive manual thoroughly and become familiar with the product before
use.

Only use the CalDigit AV Drive in an area with cool ventilation. Make sure that the fan is
not obstructed to ensure heat dissipation. Do not leave or use the AV Drive near a heat
source such as a heater or direct sunlight.

Avoid using the AV Drive in extremely hot and cold environments as it will increase the
likelihood of premature drive failure. A safe temperature range is between 40F – 95F.

Avoid using the AV Drive in humid environments. Moisture and condensation can
accumulate in the drive and damage the electrical components, resulting in unit failure
and catastrophic data loss.

Only use the power adapter that has been supplied with the CalDigit AV Drive. An
excessive or inadequate power supply can result in unstable performance or drive failure.

Make sure to transport your AV Drive with care. Hard drives are sensitive to shock and
rough handling can result in degrading performance or disk failure.

Safety Warnings

Keep the AV Drive away from liquids and moisture. Direct application of liquids on the
AV Drive can result in electric shock, re hazard and damage the unit. If your AV Drive
gets wet while it is still o, do not turn it on.

Do not tamper with or try to repair the AV Drive unless you are a certied CalDigit
technician. Doing so can result in personal injury and damage the AV Drive. This will also
void your warranty. If you have any issues, contact CalDigit Technical Support.

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System Requirements

Mac

• OS X 10.4 or Higher (OS X 10.5 or higher required for USB 3.0)

• G4, G5, and Intel Based Macs

• 256 MB RAM (512MB recommended)

• Requires available FireWire 400 or 800 port to use FireWire 800 interface

• Mac Pro requires an available x1 (lane) PCIe slot for CalDigit SuperSpeed USB 3.0 card in
orderto use USB 3.0 interface

• Macbook Pro requires an available Expresscard 34 slot for the CalDigit SuperSpeed USB 3.0
laptop card in order to use the USB 3.0 interface

PC

• Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 Operating Systems

• 256 MB RAM (512MB Recommended)

• Requires an available FireWire 400, 800 or USB 3.0 interface port

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Package Contents:

1x CalDigit AV Drive

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1x FireWire 800 Cable

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(IEEE 1394 9 to 9 Pin Cable 1m)

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1x AC Power Adapter & Cord

1x Quick Start Card

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CalDigit AV Drive Quick Start Guide

The CalDigit AV Drive comes preloaded with CalDigit Drive Assistant which will format the CalDigit AV Drive. It also contains

the CalDigit USB 3.0 driver, RAID Tool, the CalDigit AV Drive manual and Carbon Copy Cloner backup software (Mac OS X only).

CalDigit Drive Assistant will automatically detect if your computer is a Mac or PC and will format your drive as well as transfer

the bundled software.

IMPORTANT: If you will be using USB 3.0 the rst time you connect the CalDigit AV Drive using the SuperSpeed PCI Express

Card or the SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop, please download the latest driver from the CalDigit support site prior to

connecting the CalDigit AV Drive. www.caldigit.com/support.asp

Quick Start

1 Connect the power to the CalDigit AV Drive.

2 Connect the FireWire 800 or USB 3.0 cable (if using USB 3.0 make sure the USB 3.0 drivers are installed) to the CalDigit

AV Drive and then to the computer.

3 The CalDigit AV Drive will mount and CalDigit Drive Assistant will launch.

4 Follow the on screen instructions in CalDigit Drive Assistant to format and setup your CalDigit AV Drive.

Ventilation Holes

Power

Illuminated Power Button

USB 3.0

FireWire 800

Smart Fan

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Please contact your CalDigit reseller for any faulty or missing parts.

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