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Microtech PCD-47
SCSI PC Card Reader/Writer
PCD-47B — internal for various systems
PCD-47-MAC — external for Macintosh
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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.
• Photoshop is the registered trade mark of Adobe Systems, Inc.
• Other company names and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Microtech PCD-47. The PCD47 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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Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................... 2
FCC radio frequency interference warning .................................................. 5
Precautions ................................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions and handling.................................................................. 7
1. Product outline ........................................................................................ 8
Using with Macintosh .................................................................................. 8
Using with W indows .................................................................................... 8
Using with Unix Systems ............................................................................. 9
2. Accessories ............................................................................................. 10
3. Identifying the parts .............................................................................. 11
4. Making connections with a computer .................................................. 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 T able ............................................................................................. 17
Setting SCSI ID (internal)........................................................................... 17
SCSI ID Settings for W indows Computers ................................................. 18
Turning on the power ................................................................................. 18
5. Installation (Windows).......................................................................... 19
SCSI Card Installation................................................................................ 19
Windows 95/98 and W indows NT Users .................................................... 19
External Reader Installation ...................................................................... 20
Internal Reader Installation........................................................................ 20
6. Basic operations (Windows) ................................................................. 20
Inserting the PC card .................................................................................. 20
Removing the PC card ............................................................................... 23
7. Installation (Macintosh)........................................................................ 23
Functions of the Macintosh Driver ............................................................ 2 3
8. Basic Operations (Macintosh) .............................................................. 23
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When the lock indicator is lit..................................................................... 2 4
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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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 commercial 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 experienced 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.
■ Keeping objects and materials out of the unit
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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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 equipment, always first turn off the main power of the equipment to be
connected.
■ Precautions for transportation
- 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 vibration.
■ Maintenance of 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 computer 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
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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 recommends 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
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If you do not already have a SCSI board installed, follow the installation 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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Using with Unix Systems
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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
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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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SCSI cable
Centronics 50 to DB25M
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screws jumper
PCD-47-MAC and PCD-47-PC
PCD-47B (Internal)
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power cord
terminator
Anti-static strap*
Users manual
(this manual)
* Included only with retail version of PCD-47B.
5.25” mounting kit*
Mounting Kit
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(1) Power Indicator Lamp
This indicator lights when power to the reader is turned “ON”.
(2) Access Indicator Lamp/Lock Indicator Lamp
These indicator lamps shows the access state of each slot. It
lights during read or write operations (green). (With a Macintosh
computer, this indicator flashes even when no card is inserted.)
These indicators light when the inserted card is locked (orange).
Do not remove the locked card from the drive.
(3) Eject Buttons
Pushing this button ejects the PC card.
(4) Card Slots
Type I, II, and III PC cards may be inserted, as well as
SmartMedia and CompactFlash. Note that CompactFlash and
SmartMedia have their own special slots.
5) Power Button
The power switch is only featured PCD-47 external models.
Internal models are activated when the hostcomputer is powered
on.
3. Identifying the parts
This drive unit consists of the following parts:
FRONT PANEL
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(6) Fan
When this switch is "on", the fan is active.
(7) SCSI connector
SCSI cable is connected here.
(8) Power connector
For external units, connect the power cord included in the package
to this connector. Make sure that the connector is connected
securely and properly. For internal units, connect to one of the
computers internal power cords.
(9) SCSI ID Switch
Use this switch to set SCSI ID number. Do not to set the SCSI ID
number to numbers already in use by the computer or other
peripheral devices.
(10) SCSI ID pins
Use this to set the SCSI ID number. (internal units only) Place
jumpers to set ID number. See above illustration for details.
REAR PANEL
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4. Making connections with a computer
This drive unit connects to a computer through a SCSI cable. There
are two types of connection depending on whether or not an additional
SCSI device is to be used. These two cases are discussed later in
this section.
Note: there are several physical forms of SCSI connector. The most common SCSI
cable is included with external units. If you need a special SCSI cable, check the
SCSI connector of the computer and SCSI device to be connected and procure a
proper SCSI cable.
For connection with an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, a SCSI board must have
been previously mounted in the computer. Consult the documentation that came with
the SCSI board for installation instructions.
CAUTION: Turn off the power to the computer and SCSI device(s) before making the
connections.
Use without other SCSI devices
Plug one end of the SCSI cable into the SCSI connector at the rear of
the computer and the other into the SCSI connector at the rear of this
drive unit. Securely plug the cable end into the connector then fix it
with clamps or screws.
NOTE: For external units, use a high-impedance (100-ohm) type SCSI cable. Be
careful not to use printer cables, as they can look like SCSI cables, but will cause
malfunctions, and possible loss of data.
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Termination
When this unit is the only device on the SCSI chain, or the last device
on the SCSI chain, it must be terminated.
External: attach the terminator to the SCSI connector not being used.
Internal: Default is terminated. When the termination pin jumper is
“off”, the unit is terminated. When the terminator pin jumper is “on”, the
unit is not terminated.
(1) External units come with an external terminator as shown in the
above diagram. Internal devices come with termination pins, as
shown in the right hand side of the above diagram.
Other Jumper Pins
(1) Jumper off: all three slots are active. Jumper on: only SmartMedia
and CompactFlash are active (type III slot is disabled).
(2-3) Vendor unique usage
(4) Jumper on: firmware rewrite mode. Jumper off: standard use.
firmware cannot be rewritten with jumper off. Jumper should remain off
when the unit is in “regular use”. Unit cannot function normally with
this jumper on. Jumper is only to be “on” when rewritting firmware.
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Use with other SCSI devices
Since the SCSI standard supports connection to one computer and up
to seven SCSI devices (including SCSI devices built into the computer), you can use several card drives in a series or connect the
PCD-47 drive to other SCSI device(s) (the PCD-47 uses three
consequtive SCSI IDs).
Plug one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector, and the other
into the SCSI connector at the rear of this drive unit. Securely plug
the cable end into the connector. The order of the SCSI devices to be
connected can be changed.
SCSI ID Settings Explained
The SCSI ID is a unique number assigned to each SCSI device.
Therefore, two devices must not have the same ID number. The SCSI
ID is independent of the order of physical device connection. In
general, SCSI ID=7 is assigned to the computer and ID numbers 0 to
6 are available for other SCSI devices. Note that SCSI IDs may have
been previously assigned to a disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or other
built-in devices in the computer. To obtain this information, refer to the
related computer and SCSI device manuals. Take care not to use the
same SCSI ID number more than once.
* The PCD-47 uses 3 SCSI IDs. See “Setting the SCSI ID” for a table
explaining the SCSI IDs.
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NOTE: Change the SCSI ID number after turning off the power to this drive unit and
computer. The new number will not become effective while power is still turned on.
Setting SCSI ID (external)
For external units, you can change the value on the ID number display
window by turning the SCSI ID switch. If you encounter overlapping
SCSI IDs, reassign the ID numbers. The initial default value “4” is
assigned to all drive units in the factory before shipment. For internal
units, set the SCSI ID with SCSI ID jumpers as shown in the diagram.
In all cases, two consecutive SCSI ID numbers must be available.
A SCSI hint for Mac Users
SCSI ID=0 is assigned to the built-in hard disk drive, SCSI ID=3 to
the built-in CD-ROM drive, and SCSI ID=7 to the computer before
shipment. Therefore, SCSI ID=1, SCSI ID 2, SCSI ID=4, SCSI ID=5,
and SCSI ID=6 are available for this drive unit.
It will therefore be necessary to pay close attention to the SCSI IDs
on your Macintosh, as the PCD-47 requires three SCSI IDs. See
“Setting SCSI IDs” for an explanation of SCSI ID usage.
NOTE: SCSI ID=3 is available when the Macintosh computer has no built-in CDROM drive. For an external CD-ROM drive, SCSI IDs other than “3” may be
assigned. In either case, it is imperative to check the SCSI ID for all SCSI devices.
Also, note that the SCSI ID for the built-in hard disk drive and the computer cannot
be changed.
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To set the SCSI ID on internal units, set the three jumper pins as
shown in the diagram. The default SCSI ID is 4 (5 and 6).
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1124
2234
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4456
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66- -
ID setting PCMCIA SmartMedia CompactFlash
SCSI ID T able
Setting SCSI ID (internal).
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SCSI ID pins
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SCSI ID Settings for Windows Computers
SCSI IDs “0” and “1” may have been previously assigned to the built-in
hard disk drive. Therefore, the value “2” is recommended as the first
SCSI ID for this drive unit. For details, consult the manuals for your
SCSI board.
To connect the power cable, plug the end of the power cord included in
the package into the power connector on the rear of this drive unit,
then plug the other end into the AC outlet (or the computers internal
power connector for internal units). The cord should be firmly and
securely connected and should be grounded before use.
Turning on the power
For external drives, turn on the power for this drive unit, then turn on
the computer. For internal drives, after installation is complete, replace
the computer case and securely fasten the case. Replace power cords
and restart the computer.
Windows users may simply restart the computer and the unit will
appear under “My Computer” “as three drive letters. The drive letters
will vary depending on the configuration of the particular computer and
the number of devices. For further instructions see the following
section “Basic Operations (Windows)”.
Mactintosh Users should refer to the section “Using with a Macintosh
Computer”. When the computer is ready, install the software driver in
accordance with Section 6 “Using with a Macintosh computer” and
Section 7 “Using with an IBM PC/AT compatible computer”.
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5. Installation (Windows)
Applicable enviroment
The PCD-47 can be installed in the following environments:
- SCSI board Adaptec SCSI board (recommended)
- Software driver Adaptec EZ-SCSI (recommended)
- Operating system MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
- Windows Ver. 3.x, Win 95/98, Windows NT
SCSI Card Installation
Follow these directions if you do not yet have a SCSI interface card
installed. Although our reader should work with nearly one hundred
percent of the SCSI interface cards on the market, we highly recommend using one of the Adaptec series. The following instructions were
written for Adaptec cards and may or may not work for other card
types. Refer to the SCSI card manual for details. Technical questions
concerning other SCSI cards should be directed to the SCSI card
manufacturer, not the PC Card reader manufacturer.
1. Shut down the system, and turn off the computer.
2. Unplug all cables connecting to the computer, and remove the case.
3. Install the Adaptec SCSI card into an empty expansion slot.
4. Make sure all connections are secure and re-assemble the computer along
with all the cables.
Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Users
5. Simply power on the machine, and boot to Windows.
6. If windows doesn’t autodetect your SCSI card, then enter the control
panel from the Start->Setup->Control Panel menu, and double-click on
“add new hardware”.
7. Select the “Auto-detect hardware” option and wait for completion.
8. Windows NT users may need to consult the Windows NT manual for
hardware installation.
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External Reader Installation
1. Follow the directions above to set up your SCSI interface card
unless you have already done so previously.
2. Close all applications, exit Windows to return to the command
prompt (or shutdown Windows 95), and turn off the system.
3. Connect the reader to the SCSI bus.
4. Set the SCSI ID number in the back of the device to a number
between 0 and 4. Be careful not to set it to a number already in use
by another SCSI device. If this is your only SCSI device including
internal SCSI hard disks, then any number will work.
5. Turn on the power to the reader and any other needed external
devices.
6. Turn on the computer and boot to Windows.
7. Insert the PC card to be accessed.
NOTE: Make sure everything is connected properly, the terminator is in the correct
position, and the SCSI ID is set to a number not currently in use by the system.
Internal Reader Installation
1. Follow the directions above to set up your SCSI interface card
unless you have already done so previously.
2. Close all applications, exit Windows to return to the command
prompt (or shutdown Windows), and turn off the system.
3. Set the SCSI ID number as shown later in this manual. Make sure
that the SCSI ID number is not already in use by another SCSI
device.
4. Connect the reader to the inside of your computer.
5. Turn on the computer and boot to Windows.
6. Insert the PC card to be accessed.
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6. Basic operations (Windows)
This section describes the operation relating to PC cards. For installation, refer to Section 6 “Using with a Macintosh computer” and Section
7 “Using with a Windows computer”.
Inserting the PC card
1. Insert the PC card into the slot in the correct direction as shown in the
figure below, then push the card in all the way until the eject button
pops out.
2. Be careful not to insert the PC card in the wrong direction. If it is forced
in, the slot or PC card may be damaged or data on the card may be lost.
When inserting SmartMedia cards be sure to insert the SmartMedia with
the gold contacts facing up. To insert CompactFlash cards, gently push
the card in all the way until the card is locked in place. The card will
slide in on the molded rails and a slight amount of resistance will be felt
as the connectors make contact. This is normal.
Note for Mac users: With a Macintosh computer, the lock indicator
lights first and then the PC card icon appears on the monitor. This is
the “mounted” state, which enables read and write operations for the
PC card. The time required between card insertion and mounting
depends on the PC card. Usually, the PC card can be mounted
within several seconds.
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4. When the PC card is not formatted, the following box appears. Clicking
on the “Initialize” button causes the PC card to be formatted (initialized).
NOTE: When the PC card is used for a digital camera, the formatting should be
performed on the camera.
5. For Windows computers, the lock indicator does not usually light even
after a PC card is inserted. For a Macintosh computer, wait for several
seconds to access the PC card.
3. Using a Windows computer, three icons will appear under “My Computer” as a removable hard drive (a drive letter will also be assigned).
Double click on an icon to open the drive. If media is not inserted when
double clicking the icon, the message “Device not ready” will appear.
Insert card and click “OK”.
Removing the PC card
Make sure that the access indicator and lock indicator are not lit, and
that the card is not being accessed, then press the eject button to
release the PC card. To remove the SmartMedia from the reader,
press firmly but gently on the card, then release. The SmartMedia will
pop out of the reader.
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7. Installation (Macintosh)
Macintosh driver software is required to automatically mount digital
film cards with the PCD-47 in a Macintosh environment. Microtech
includes the driver software with the external Macintosh version of
the PCD-47 only (part no. PCD-47-MAC). For owners of other
versions of the PCD-47(ex: part no. PCD-47B, or PCD-47-PC), this
software can be purchased as an option through Microtech.
Functions of the Macintosh Driver
The Macintosh software driver mounts removable media such as
digital film cards (ATA cards, SmartMedia and CompactFlash) on a
Macintosh computer. This sofware prodives the following functions:
- Automatically mounts the Macintosh formatted or DOS-formatted PC
cards or other removable media (most digital cameras use DOS formats
on their cards.).
NOTE: The DOS format is used by IBM PC/AT compatible computers and most digital
cameras. The files stored on a DOS-formatted PC card are DOS files.
For instructions on installing the optional Macintosh driver software,
please read the instruction manual that came with the software.
The access indicator is lit
In this case, the data is being read or written. Wait until the operations
are complete; then remove the card. Removing the card during access
operations will cause the data to be lost.
8. Basic Operations (Macintosh)
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9. Firmware Upgrades
From time to time firmware upgrades may be made available as new
computer systems, smartmedia cards, and digital applications
become available on the market.
If firmware upgrades are made available, the necessary program files
will be made available, along with the updated instructions, at
http://www.microtechint.com/firmware/.
SCSI jumper must be
“ON” to upgrade firmware.
Jumper must be removed
before unit can be used
normally again.
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When the lock indicator is lit
For Macintosh computers, the lock indicator lights when the PC card
is mounted. Dragging the PC card icon and dropping it onto the trash
icon ejects the PC card, deletes the PC card icon and turns off the
lock indicator on this drive unit.
Do not remove the mounted PC card. If removed, the following
message appears on the screen. Put the card back into the slot where
it was.
NOTE: For Macintosh computers, the access indicator may flash on and off even
after the eject operation. In this case, you can remove the PC card.
NOTE: Do not select the “Eject Disk” command from the “Special” menu to remove
the card.
For IBM PC/AT compatible computers, the lock indicator does not
light in normal cases. You can remove the PC card when the access
indicator is not lit.
NOTE: When you lock the PC card with the EZ-SCSI utility, the lock indicator lights.
In this case, unlock the PC card with the same utility, then make sure that the lock
indicator goes off before removing the PC card.
Do not use.
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Before calling for repairs, please refer to the following chart for common
problems and corrective measures. More up-to-date FAQs and hints
may be found at our web site, shown at the end of this section.
* The PCD-47 uses three SCSI IDs. Please refer to the table showing ID selection and
be sure you do not have SCSI ID conflicts.
Symptom
The power will not
turn on.
The computer hangs
up
at startup.
The PC card cannot be
recognized.
Corrective Measure
Insert the power plug
securely in an outlet or
computer.
Use a standard SCSI cable.
Use a standard SCSI cable
(6m or less in length).
Revise the settings according
to the SCSI board manual.
Plug in the SCSI connector
again.
Activate the terminator.
Power off all the devices then
change the SCSI ID.
Remove the terminator or
deactivate the terminator on
the PCD-47.
Install EZ-SCSI according to
the EZ- SCSI manual. Check
the CONFIG.SYS file for the
proper setting.
Insert the card properly.
Cause
The power is not connected
to an outlet or computer.
Non-standard SCSI cable is
used.
The SCSI cable is too long.
The settings for the SCSI
board are not appropriate.
Loose connection at the
SCSI connector.
The terminator is not
activated.
The same SCSI ID is assigned
to another SCSI device.
A terminator is included in
another hard disk in a daisy
chain connection.
EZ-SCSI is not installed.
The card is not properly
inserted.
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For online support: http://www.microtechint.com
Support telephone: 800-666-9689 (toll-free US only)
Support telephone: +203-483-9402
Support e-mail: tech@microtechint.com
Cause
Non-standard SCSI cable is
used.
The SCSI cable is too long.
The PCD-47 drive and other
SCSI devices are not properly
connected.
The terminator is not activated.
The same SCSI ID is assigned
to more than one SCSI device.
The PCD-47 drive has the
same SCSI ID as another
SCSI device.*
The SCSI cables are not
properly connected.
The terminator is not activated.
DOS Mounter SE is not
installed.
DOS Mounter SE is in
contention with other control
panels or extended functions.
The card is not properly
inserted.
Symptom
The Macintosh
computer
hangs up at startup.
The PC card cannot be
mounted (no icon is
displayed).
Corrective Measure
Use a standard SCSI cable.
Use a standard SCSI cable
(6m or shorter).
Change the cable
connections.
Activate terminator.
Turn off the power to the
SCSI device then change
the SCSI ID.
Turn off the power to the
SCSI device then change
its SCSI ID.
Change the cable
connections.
Activate terminator.
Install DOS Mounter SE in
the system folder.
Delete the suspect control
panels or extended
functions, or change their
names and the startup
activation order.
Insert the card properly.
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11. Specifications
Card type: ATA cards, PCMCIA hard disks
CompactFlash
SmartMedia
Card slots: one Type I/II/III, one SmartMedia
one CompactFlash
Host interface: SCSI-II
SCSI connector: External: 50 pin Centronics
Internal: 50 pin header
Transfer rate: 4MB/sec (asynchronus transfer)
Power requirements: External: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz
Internal: 5v/12v DC
(Standard PC Connector)
Power consumption: 0.2A (internal)
External Dimensions (W x D x H): 169 x 211 x 55 mm (2.5x7x8 inches)
Internal Dimensions (W x D x H): 101.6 x 25.4 x 150 mm (4x1x6 inches)
Weight: External: Approx. 4.3lbs/150 grams
Internal: Approx. 10.2oz/150 grams
Ambient conditions for use: Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
Humidity: 20% to 80% (with no condensation)
Agency Approvals: FCC, CE
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Dimensions PCD-47B
Top view
Front view
Side view
165.4 mm
101.6 mm
25.4 mm
101.6 mm
147.8 mm
25.4 mm
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Dimensions PCD-47 External
I N T E R N A T I O N A L, I N C.
169 mm
211 mm
55 mm
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SCSI Command Set
Test Unit Ready
Command CodeCommand name
00
01
02
Rezero Unit
N/A
03
Request Sense
Format Unit
N/A
Read
Write
Seek
Inquiry
Mode Select
Start/Stop Unit
Send Diagnostic
Prevent/Allow Media Removal
Read Capacity
Read
Write
Seek
Write and Verify
Verify
Read Defect Data
N/A
04
06
08
0A
0B
12
15
1B
1D
1E
25
28
2A
2B
2E
2F
37
C0
C1
C2
C3
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Safety Standards
For more information on safety standards, please refer to the Precautions section on page 6, and the Safety Precaution and Handling
section on page 7.
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A
AC 28
Accessories 10
Ambient 28
B
benzene 7
C
cabinet 7
Cause 26
CompactFlash 28
connected 2
connections 13
Contents 4
Corrective Measure 26
D
Default 14
Diagnostic 31
Dimensions 28, 29
DOS Mounter SE 8, 27
E
ejects 24
enviroment 19
Europe 27
External 20
EZ-SCSI 26
F
Fan 12
FCC 5
fire 6
firmware rewrite 14, 24
H
high voltages 6
HP 2
Humidity 28
I
Initialize 23
insecticide 7
Inserting 20
Installation 19
Installation (Macintosh)
23
Internal 20
J
Japan 27
Jumper 12
jumper 10
Jumper Pins 14
L
Linux 2
lock indicator 24
M
Macintosh 20, 24, 26
Macintosh Driver 8, 23
Maintenance 7
manual 10
Mode Select 31
Model Name 35
mounting 9
mounts 23
N
noises 6
not ready 23
NT 19
O
operations (Windows)
20
outlet 6
outline 8
P
parts 11
Power consumption 28
Precautions 6, 7
R
REAR PANEL 12
Removing 23
Request Sense 31
Rezero Unit 31
S
Safety 32
screws 13
SCSI board 13
SCSI cable 10, 26
SCSI Card 19
SCSI Command 31
SCSI hint for Mac Users
16
SCSI ID 16, 18, 20, 26
SCSI ID Table 17
SCSI-II 28
Seek 31
Settings 18
Index
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severe electric shock 6
shock 6
SmartMedia
2, 20, 23, 28
smoking 6
softarch.com 8
Specifications 28
SSFDC 2
support 27
Symptom 26
T
temperature 7
Termination 14
terminato 26
Test Unit Ready 31
transportation 7
Macintosh 27
Troubleshooting 26
Windows 26
U
Unix 9
unix shell 9
User Support 35
V
Verify 31
voltages 6
W
Windows 95/98 19
Write and Verify 31
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Microtech International, Inc.
242 Branford Road,
North Branford, CT. 06471-1303 USA
Tel: 800-626-4276 (toll-free US only)
Tel: + 203-483-9402
Fax: + 203-483-9792
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