Fostex Computer Drive EX12 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
DVD-RAM drive unit with built-in HDD  
Model EX12  
Introduction  
Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex Model EX12.  
The EX12 is a DVD-RAM drive unit dedicated to the PD-6. It in-  
corporates a 12-cm DVD-RAM drive with a 2.5-inch HDD.  
By connecting the EX12 to your PD-6, you can use two more drives  
dedicated to the PD-6, in addition to the PD-6 internal DVD-RAM  
drive.  
Before using the EX12, read this manual carefully. We would be  
very happy if the unit is helpful to you.  
<Note>  
To use the EX12, the PD-6 software version must be V2.00 or higher.  
If the software version of your PD-6 is lower than V2.00, ask your  
local Fostex dealer or sale office for upgrade.  
The built-in HDD is formatted in the "Normal" mode when shipped.  
This means, the HDD is divided into eight partitions, each of which  
reserves approximately 4.7 GB capacity.  
For details about how to use the EX12 with the PD-6, see "V2.0 supple-  
ment" supplied with the PD-6.  
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Precautions  
Make sure that the voltage of your AC power outlet matches the voltage  
requirements printed on the unit.  
When disconnecting the AC cable, make sure that the unit [POWER] switch is  
set to "OFF".  
Disconnecting the AC cable while the power is "ON" may damage data  
because the unit always transfers data between the current card and memory.  
While the unit is accessing the DVD-RAM disk or internal HDD (for example,  
during recording), never turn off the power. Make sure that the unit  
completely stops accessing the disk before you turn off the power.  
Otherwise, recorded data may be lost, as well as the DVD-RAM disk and  
internal HDD may be damaged.  
Note that Fostex assumes no responsibility on data loss or whatsoever due to use of  
the unit.  
Fostex is not responsible for any "direct damage" or "indirect damage" caused  
by using the unit.  
Do not let water or other liquid, or metal objects such as pins, accidentally  
enter the inside of the unit (especially inside of the card slots) because this  
may lead to electric shock or damage. Should water enter the inside of the  
unit, turn off the power, unplug the AC cable, and consult your dealer or the  
nearest FOSTEX service station.  
Do not drop the unit or give it a strong shock. The internal circuits may be  
damaged. Although the unit is designed to operate outside, handle the unit  
with great care because it is a precision machine.  
To prevent possible electric shock and damage to the unit, do not remove the  
cover or reach the inside of the unit.  
When using the supplied carrying belt, to prevent the unit from dropping  
accidentally, make sure that it is attached to the unit correctly.  
Precautions on installation  
• Do not install the unit in the following conditions.  
in a extremely hot or cold place  
in a moist place  
in a shaky or unstable place  
in a dusty place  
in a strong magnetic field or near a device which generates a magnetic field  
in the direct sunshine  
in the direct rain or water  
• Notes on moisture condensation  
When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense on the drive, display, panels, etc. In such a case, leave the unit for a  
while until it warms up and evaporates any moisture.  
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Names and functions  
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OPEN/CLOSE  
POWER  
ON  
PD-6  
HD  
EX12 EXTERNAL DRIVE UNIT  
IEEE1394/USB  
OFF  
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3
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
AVIS:  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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1) Fastenings  
<Note>: While the EX12 is in operation (i.e. during  
recording or playback using the EX12 HDD or DVD-  
RAM drive, or while exporting or importing data),  
do not switch the selector position, which may  
cause malfunction.  
The left and right fastenings are used to fasten the  
EX12 and PD-6 when stacking them up. (See the next  
page for details.)  
2) Disk tray  
You can set a DVD-RAM disk on the tray.  
7) Power switch  
Turns on or off the power of the unit.  
3) [OPEN/CLOSE] key  
Pressing this key opens or closes the disk tray.  
Do not press this key while the disc is being accessed,  
which may destroy the disc contents.  
8) Cooling fan  
9) [USB] port  
Used to connect to a PC via USB.  
4) Access indicator  
Flashes while the DVD-RAM disk is being accessed.  
10) [IEEE1394] ports  
Two IEEE1394 connectors of different types are  
provided. You can use either of the connectors  
according to your PC.  
5) [HD] indicator  
Flashes while the built-in HDD is being accessed.  
6) PD-6/IEEE1394 USB select switch  
<Notes>: Never use the IEEE1394 and USB ports  
simultaneously.  
Also note that you cannot use the [USB] and  
[IEEE1394] ports while the selector is set to  
"PD-6".  
Selects "PD-6" or "IEE1394 USB" according to the  
situation.  
Set the selector to this position when you  
use the EX12 as a recording/playback  
drive for the PD-6.  
PD-6  
11) [DC OUT (PD-6 ONLY)] connector  
Used to connect to the [DC IN] connector of the PD-6  
using the DC cord supplied with the EX12.  
Set the selector to this position when ex-  
porting a file recorded on a DVD-RAM  
disk set on the EX12 to your PC.  
IEEE1394  
USB  
12) [DC IN] connector  
Used to connect to the external DC power supply.  
13) [AC IN] connector  
Used to connect to the supplied AC cord.  
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4) Fix the supplied cushion using the fixing screws  
which are removed in the previous step.  
How to stack the PD-6 and EX12 together  
1) Remove the blank panel at the bottom of the  
PD-6.  
Cushion  
5) Pull out the connection cable from inside the  
EX12.  
2) Replace the two screws for fixing the rubber  
feet at the bottom of the PD-6 with the screws  
supplied with the EX12.  
<Note>: Never forget to replace the screws  
for fixing the rubber feet. Otherwise, the PD-  
6 may malfunction or generate a noise be-  
cause of imperfect grounding.  
6) Put the PD-6 on the EX12 and plug the  
connector of the cable to the PD-6, as shown  
below. Make sure to plug the connector in the  
correct direction.  
3) Remove the two screws for fixing the cover at  
the top of the PD-6, and open the cover.  
<Note>: The removed screws are used later  
for fixing the cushion. Be sure not to lose  
them.  
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After hanging the projection on the PD-6, lift  
up the fixing angle until it is locked.  
7) After connecting the cable, stack the PD-6 on  
the EX12.  
<Note>: When stacking the PD-6 on the EX12,  
make sure to perfectly fit the dent of PD-6  
rubber feet to the metallic projections of each  
EX12. Otherwise, the PD-6 may malfunction  
or generate a noise because of imperfect  
grounding.  
9) Fasten the fixing screw of each fastening.  
Fasten the fixing screw of each fastening so that  
the fastening may not be off. Be careful not to  
apply excessive force.  
8) Use the fastenings on both the left and right  
Confirm both the left and right fastenings are  
fixed tightly.  
sides of the EX12 to fastening the PD-6.  
Pull up the metallic projection of each fasten-  
ing and hang it on the PD-6.(The following pic-  
tures show the example of the left side.)  
Now you complete stacking the EX12 and PD-6  
together.  
The next step is to connect the power cords.  
See the next page.  
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Connecting the power cords  
To supply power to the PD-6 and EX12, connect the AC and DC cords supplied with the  
EX12, as shown below.  
Make connection using the supplied DC cord.  
This connector is used when using the external DC power supply.  
Connect to the AC outlet using the supplied AC cord.  
<Notes>  
• When the EX12 is connected to the PD-6, turn on the EX12 first, followed by the PD-6.  
• When the EX12 is connected to the PD-6, make sure that both the PD-6 and EX12 are turned  
off before you switch the selector (for selecting [PD-6 IEEE1394] or [USB]) on the EX12 front  
panel.  
PC connection  
By connecting the EX12 to your PC regardless of whether the EX12 is connected to the PD-  
6 or not, you can export the EX12 audio file data to your PC. Read the following notes  
carefully before making connection. See also the next page for the connection examples.  
<Notes for using the EX12 with your PC>  
To use the EX12 with your PC, install the dedicated driver (on the supplied CD-  
ROM) or commercially available DVD-RAM writing software to your PC.  
Also note that even if the dedicated driver (or commercially available DVD-RAM  
writing software) is correctly installed, the Read/Write functions are limited de-  
pending on OS, as below.  
When using the [USB] port:  
Windows XP, 2000  
--> Both "Read" and "Write" are possible.  
Macintosh OSX, OS9.2.1, OS9.2.2 --> Only "Read" is possible  
When using the [IEEE1394] port:  
Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE  
--> Both "Read" and "Write" are possible.  
Macintosh OSX, OS9.2.1, OS9.2.2 --> Only "Read" is possible.  
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Connecting the EX12 alone to your PC  
By connecting the EX12 to your PC, you can export an audio file on a DVD-RAM disk set to  
the EX12. Note that you cannot export an audio file on the EX12 internal HDD.  
To the IEEE1394 or USB  
port on your PC  
<Notes for using>  
• Set the selector on the EX12 front panel to "IEEE1394/USB".  
• Connect the EX12 to your PC via the IEEE1394 or USB port. Never use both ports together.  
Daisy-chaining the PD-6, EX12 and PC  
By making "daisy chain" of the PD-6, EX12 and PC as shown below, you can export an audio  
file on a DVD-RAM disk set to the PD-6 or EX12.  
If your PC has more than one IEEE1394 port, you also can connect the PD-6 and EX12  
individually to the IEEE1394 ports on the PC.  
IEEE1394 port on the  
PD-6  
To the IEEE1394 port  
on the PC  
<Notes for using>  
• When the EX12 is connected to the PD-6, make sure that both the PD-6 and EX12 are turned  
off before you switch the selector (for selecting [PD-6 IEEE1394] or [USB]) on the EX12 front  
panel.  
• Set the "IEEE1394" menu item in the Utility mode of the PD-6 to "CONNECT".  
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Main specifications  
Internal drives:  
USB port (for PC connection)  
12-cm DVD-RAM drive and 2.5-inch HDD (40 GB)  
Connector:  
USB Series "B" receptacle  
Pin assignment:  
Inputs/Outputs:  
DC12V IN  
1: VBUS, 2: D- (DATA), 3: D+ (DATA),  
4: GND  
Connector:  
Pin assignment:  
XLR-4-32 type (male)  
External dimensions:  
386 (W) x 94 (H) x 231 (D) mm  
1: GND, 2: NC, 3: NC, 4: +12~18 V  
Power requirement/power consumption:  
100~240 VAC, 38W  
12VDC 3A  
DC12V OUT (PD-6 ONLY)  
Connector:  
XLR-4-31 type (female)  
Pin assignment:  
1: GND, 2: NC, 3: NC, 4: +12~18 V  
Weight  
IEEE1394 port (for PC connection)  
Approx. 4.3 kg  
Connector:  
1: FireWire 400 (4-pin)  
2: FireWire 400 (6-pin)  
Supplied accessories  
Pin assignment (FireWire 400, 4-pin):  
1: TPB-, 2: TPB+, 3: TPA-, 4: TPA+  
Pin assignment (FireWire 400, 6-pin):  
1: VP, 2: VG, 3: TPB-,  
* A pair of rack mount adaptors x2  
* AC cord x1  
* DC cord (for connection to the PD-6) x1  
* Cushion x 1  
4: TPB+, 5: TPA-, 6: TPA+  
* Fixing screws x2  
* DVD-RAM disk x1  
* DVD-RAM Driver Software (for windows) x1  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-RAM disk  
Driver Software  
AC connect cable  
DC connect cable  
Rack mount adaptor (x2)  
Cushion  
Fixing screw (x2)  
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Declaration of EC Directive  
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance  
concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation  
of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range.  
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment  
The affect of the European Specification EN61000-6-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common  
immunity specification) on this equipment are as shown below.  
In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency  
magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be  
affected by generation of noise in some cases.  
FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE  
* Including non-EU countries (as of October, 2003)  
<AUSTRIA>  
<ITALY>  
NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH.  
ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria  
TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074  
NAME: Proel S. p. A.  
ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 -Sant’Omero  
(Teramo), Italy  
TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862  
<BELGIUM>  
NAME: General Audio  
<THE NETHERLANDS>  
ADD: Albert Temmerstraat 21, 1731 Zellik, Belgium  
TEL: (+32) 2-4630650, FAX: (+32) 2-4661500  
NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V.  
ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The  
Netherlands  
<DENMARK>  
TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201  
NAME: SC Sound ApS  
<NORWAY>  
NAME: Fitzpatrick  
ADD: Malervej 2, DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark  
TEL: (+45) 4399-8877, FAX: (+45) 4399-8077  
ADD: P. B. 4316 Nydalen, 0402 Oslo, Norway  
TEL: (+47) 23 400 380, FAX: (+47) 23 400 389  
<FINLAND>  
NAME: Noretron Oy Audio  
<PORTUGAL>  
ADD: P. O. Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland  
TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352  
NAME: Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica, Lda.  
ADD: Praca do Bom Sucesso, No 61 Bom Sucesso Trade  
Center, Escritorio 701/702, 4150 - 146 Porto, Portugal  
TEL: (+351) 22-608-06-10, FAX: (+351) 22-608-06-29  
<FRANCE>  
NAME: Sennheiser France  
ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine  
Cedex, France  
<SPAIN>  
TEL: (+33) 1 4987 0300, FAX: (+33) 1 4987 0324  
NAME: Letusa S. A.  
ADD: C/Laguna 10, 28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain  
TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, FAX: (+34) 91-6414597  
<GERMANY>  
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH  
<SWEDEN>  
NAME: TTS Scandinavia AB  
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany  
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046  
ADD: Kavallerivagen 24, 172 48 Sundbyberg, Sweden  
TEL: (+46) 8-59798000, FAX: (+46) 8-59798001  
<GREECE>  
NAME: Bon Studio S. A.  
<SWITZERLAND>  
NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG  
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich,  
Switzerland  
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece  
TEL: (+30) 210-3809-605, 606, 607, 608  
FAX: (+30) 210-3845-755, 210-3827-868  
<ICELAND>  
TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558  
NAME: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd.  
ADD: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND  
TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011  
<UK>  
NAME: SCV London  
ADD: 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate,  
Loughton, Essex IG10 3NY U. K.  
TEL: (+44) 20-8418-0778, FAX: (+44) 20-8418-0624  
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