PowerFile R200, C200S, C200 Studio User Manual

PowerFile

CD/DVD Changer

User Guide

For Models:

C200S

C200 Studio

R200

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................3

Systems Requirements ......................................................................................................................3

Unpacking the Changer......................................................................................................................4

Instructions for Windows PC Users ..................................................................................................5

Disable System Standby ....................................................................................................................5

Disabling System Standby feature - Windows 98SE / Windows Me...........................................5

Disabling System Standby feature - Windows 2000 ....................................................................7

Installing PowerFile MediaFinder software on the host PC ..............................................................8

Connecting PowerFile Changers to the host PC...............................................................................8

PowerFile Changer back panel ..........................................................................................................9

Checking for proper driver installation - Windows 98SE / Windows Me ..........................................9

Checking for proper driver installation - Windows 2000..................................................................13

Installing the PowerFile software on client PCs ..............................................................................18

PowerFile Changer front panel ........................................................................................................19

PowerFile MediaFinder Software.....................................................................................................21

PowerFile Monitor .........................................................................................................................21

PowerFile Changer files and directory structure .............................................................................22

Accessing Changers from PC desktops ..........................................................................................23

Loading discs into the Changer........................................................................................................23

Identifying and naming discs ............................................................................................................25

Accessing/playing discs (host or client) ...........................................................................................26

Writing to DVD-RAM Discs (R200 only) ..........................................................................................27

Handling DVD-RAM media...........................................................................................................27

Formatting media ..........................................................................................................................27

Recording data onto DVD-RAM disc............................................................................................29

Disc organization ..............................................................................................................................30

Renaming the master Changer folder..........................................................................................30

Renaming a disc ...........................................................................................................................30

Update Volume Tags ....................................................................................................................30

Subfolders .....................................................................................................................................31

Unmounting discs from Changer drives...........................................................................................32

Unloading discs from the Changer...................................................................................................32

Disconnecting / removing Changers................................................................................................33

Disconnecting / removing R200S Studio Writer Changers .........................................................33

Disconnecting / removing C200S and C200 Studio Changers...................................................33

Unsafe Removal notification.........................................................................................................34

Instructions for Macintosh Users.....................................................................................................35

Installing the PowerFile software on the host Macintosh computer ...............................................35

Installing the PowerFile software on client Macintosh computers..................................................36

Connecting PowerFile Changers to the host Macintosh computer ................................................36

PowerFile Changer back panel ........................................................................................................36

PowerFile Changer front panel ........................................................................................................37

Launching PowerFile MediaFinder software ...................................................................................39

Loading discs into the Changer........................................................................................................40

Identifying discs ................................................................................................................................42

Accessing/playing discs from the host Macintosh...........................................................................42

Accessing/playing discs from Client Macintosh systems................................................................43

Writing to DVD-RAM Discs (R200 only) ..........................................................................................43

Handling DVD-RAM media...........................................................................................................43

Initializing (Formatting) media ......................................................................................................44

Writing to a DVD-RAM Disc..........................................................................................................45

Disc organization ..............................................................................................................................46

Renaming the Media Finder window............................................................................................46

Renaming a disc ...........................................................................................................................47

Folders and subfolders .................................................................................................................47

Creating new folders .....................................................................................................................47

Creating subfolders.......................................................................................................................47

Renaming a subfolder...................................................................................................................48

Moving a disc to a folder...............................................................................................................48

Deleting a folder ............................................................................................................................48

Unmounting discs from Changer drives...........................................................................................48

Unloading discs from the Changer...................................................................................................48

MediaFinder window menus.............................................................................................................50

File menu.......................................................................................................................................50

Edit menu ......................................................................................................................................51

Browser menu ...............................................................................................................................51

Networking ........................................................................................................................................54

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this PowerFile CD/DVD Changer.

PowerFile offers a broad spectrum of innovative and cost-effective solutions for archiving, storing, retrieving, and sharing digital media on CDs and DVDs.

Utilizing CD/DVD-ROM drives (C200 and C200S) or CD/DVD-RAM drives (R200) and a 3-port IEEE 1394 interface, PowerFile Changers provide fast data access in a single or multi-user environment. And multiple Changers can be connected together in a tree configuration for extremely large library applications.

Systems Requirements

Microsoft Windows

Host:

• Intel Pentium (or equivalent) 166MHz or faster

• Built-in OHCI IEEE 1394 port, or an OHCI IEEE 1394 compliant card installed

• CD-ROM drive

Operating System:

• C200 and C200S: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, or Windows XP

• R200: Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 or Windows XP

Client:

• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP, or NT4

Apple Macintosh

Host:

• Apple Power Macintosh

• Built-in FireWire port, or an OHCI IEEE 1394 compliant FireWire card or CardBus installed

• OS 9.x

• 32 MB available memory

• FireWire 2.5 or higher

• CD-ROM drive

Note: Beige G3s must have an IEEE 1394 OHCI-compliant PCI card with an available port.

Client:

• OS 9.x

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Unpacking the Changer

Make sure that you have the following items:

• Changer

• Power cord

• 2-meter IEEE 1394 cable

• Documentation pack containing:

• QuickStart Guide

• Software Install and Documentation CD

• PowerFile Cumulus Software CD

• PowerFile Cumulus Software Install instructions card

• Registration card

Note: Keep all packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the Changer at a later time.

Introduction

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Instructions for Windows

Instructions for Windows PC Users

Note: it is VERY IMPORTANT that you follow certain procedures prior to connecting and configuring your PowerFile Changer. These procedures include disabling the System Standby Mode, loading the PowerFile MediaFinder software, and checking for proper installation of the PowerFile drivers. These procedures are outlined below.

Additionally, if your system does not have an OHCI-compliant 1394 PCI host adapter card installed, you must install one before proceeding with the installation outlined in this document.

To properly install and set up your PowerFile Changer, follow the steps below, in the order presented.

Disable System Standby

Prior to installing the PowerFile MediaFinder software on a host PC, and turning on the Changer for the first time, it is important that you follow the instructions below for disabling the System Standby feature. Follow the appropriate section below, depending on whether the Changer will be connected to a host system running Windows 98SE / Windows Me, or Windows 2000.

Disabling System Standby feature - Windows 98SE / Windows Me

Go to Control Panel, and select Power Management

You will see the following window. Set System standby to "Never".

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Instructions for Windows

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Disabling System Standby feature - Windows 2000

Go to Control Panel, and select Power Options

You will see the following window:

Instructions for Windows

Set system standby to never.

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Instructions for Windows

PowerFile MediaFinder software

PowerFile MediaExplorer software for the PC has been tightly integrated into Windows Explorer by adding shell extensions that enhance Explorer with Changer functionality. In this way, controlling PowerFile Changers is a seamless experience for users familiar with the Explorer interface.

Installing PowerFile MediaFinder software on the host PC

1 Load the PowerFile software CD into the CD drive of the host PC.

2 On the PC desktop, go to My Computer and select the computer’s CD drive.

3 From the Software Install CD, run Setup.exe and follow the onscreen instructions to load

the software onto the host PC.

You will have the option of installing the host software or the client software. Select Host.

Note: Installation of the host software will install both host and client software, allowing the system to be a host for Changers connected to it, and a client to Changers connected to other systems on the network.

Upon completion of running the Setup.exe program, you must restart your computer.

Connecting Changer and Checking for proper driver installation

The PowerFile Changer requires that the PowerFile software driver be installed on the host system. While this is often accomplished during normal device software installation, (as outlined above) we have found that Windows 98SE, Me, and Windows 2000 will require that you confirm proper driver installation. This process is outlined below.

To be assured that the drivers have been installed properly, you must first connect the Changer to the host system, as outlined below. Once that has been done, go to the section in this manual for the appropriate host operating system to perform the driver installation check.

Connecting PowerFile Changers to the host PC

Important! You must disable System Standby, and load the PowerFile software before you connect the Changer to the host computer! Read and follow all instructions above before proceeding with this next step.

Note: The Changer must be placed on a flat, stable surface. If the unit is operated on a tilted or unstable surface, the discs will not sit correctly in the carousel, and problems with loading and mounting discs could occur.

1 Be sure that the power button on the Changer is in the 'off' position (not depressed).

2 Plug the power cord into the back of the Changer, then plug the other end into a

grounded wall receptacle or fused power strip.

3 Plug the IEEE 1394 cable into any of the three ports in the back of the Changer, then

plug the other end into an open IEEE 1394 port on the host PC.

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Instructions for Windows

PowerFile Changer back panel

Once the Changer has been connected to the host system, go the appropriate driver installation check procedure below for your operating system.

Checking for proper driver installation - Windows 98SE / Windows Me

Once the PowerFile MediaFinder software has been installed and the Changer has been connected to the host system as outlined above, you can check for proper driver installation.

With the MediaFinder software install disc still in the CD drive of the host system, depress the power button on the Changer to power up the unit. (The PowerFile Changer will go through a quick self-diagnostic, the carousel will spin, and the display window will display the PowerFile Changer model.

Go to Control Panel on the host PC, and select "System"

When the following window appears, select the Device Manager tab. Look for a folder icon labeled "Medium Changers". If you see this icon, you should see an icon in that folder labeled with either "STARMATIX INC...", or "PowerFile..." with a Changer model identification. If you see this, driver installation was successful, and you can skip to the next section.

If you do not see the "Medium Changer" folder icon, then you should see an icon labeled "Other Devices", and within that folder you will see either "STARMATIX INC...", or "PowerFile..." with a Changer model identification. This indicates that the driver needs to be installed.

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Instructions for Windows

Highlight the "STARMATIX..." or "PowerFile..." item in the "Other Devices" folder and click on the "Properties" button near the bottom of this window. The following dialog box will appear:

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Instructions for Windows

In this window, click on the "Reinstall Driver" button, which will bring up the following Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box:

The default selection in this box should be the CD-ROM drive - be sure this is checked, and click Next> to bring up the next Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box:

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Instructions for Windows

This screen shows that the driver has been located on the PowerFile software CD. Click Next> to have the driver installed. You will see the last Update Device Driver Wizard Dialog box:

Click Finish to finish the driver installation.

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Instructions for Windows

Checking for proper driver installation - Windows 2000

Once the PowerFile MediaFinder software has been installed and the Changer has been connected to the host system as outlined above, you can check for proper driver installation.

Go to Control Panel on the host PC, and select "System"

Choose the Hardware tab, and select Device Manager, to bring up the following window:

When this window appears, look for a folder icon labeled "Medium Changers". If you see this icon, you should see an icon in that folder labeled with either "STARMATIX INC...", or "PowerFile..." with a Changer model identification. If you see this, driver installation was successful, and you can skip to the next sectiton.

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Instructions for Windows

Right click on the "STARMATIX INC...", or "PowerFile..." and select Properties to bring up the following window:

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Instructions for Windows

In this window, click on the Reinstall Driver button.The Device Driver Wizard will start, and you will see the following window:

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Instructions for Windows

click next > to have the Device Driver Wizard search for the driver. You will see the following window:

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