PowerFile R200, C200 Studio, C200S manual Formatting process, Writing to a DVD-RAM Disc

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Instructions for Macintosh

The formatting process

The formatting process is an automated multi-step process. The first step mounts the disc as mount exclusive. This is necessary for the formatting to be done. Once the disc is formatted, the disc is unmounted from the drive, and then immediately mounted back into the drive, but this time it is not mounted exclusive. This second mounting allows the volume name tag to be read (which will now be Untitled DVD-RAM), and listed in the MediaFinder window. The disc will then be unmounted and placed back into the carousel. At this point, you may rename the disc (if you wish) by highlighting it in the MediaFinder window and typing in a new name.

If there is a question as to the type of formatting that a DVD-RAM disc has, highlight the disc and press ⌘-I to bring up the 'Get Info' window. This window will show the formatting of the disc.

Note: Formatting a disc will use approximately 8.3MB of space on the disc, reducing the total disc capacity for additional data by that amount.

Writing to a DVD-RAM Disc

To write to a DVD-RAM disc, it must be mounted using the Mount Exclusive command. In addition to giving the user the ability to write to the disc, Mount Exclusive also ensures that no other user has access to the disc while it is in this mode.

To Mount Exclusive, highlight the disc in the MediaFinder window, and from the Browser pulldown menu, select Mount Exclusive.

This will mount the disc into a Changer drive. You will see in the MediaFinder window that the disc is listed as 'Exclusive Owner'.

To write to this disc, when the disc icon appears on the desktop, do one of the following:

•Double click on the disc icon on the desktop to open a window for that disc, then drag the desired file(s) onto that open window

or

• Drag the desired file(s) onto the disc icon on the desktop

When either of these two options is selected, a status window will open, displaying the progress of the writing operation.

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Contents PowerFileTM B l e N t e n t s Instructions for Macintosh Users Operating System Systems RequirementsMicrosoft Windows Host ClientUnpacking the Changer Disable System Standby Disabling System Standby feature Windows 98SE / Windows MeInstructions for Windows Disabling System Standby feature Windows Installing PowerFile MediaFinder software on the host PC Connecting PowerFile Changers to the host PCPowerFile Changer back panel Instructions for Windows Instructions for Windows Instructions for Windows Checking for proper driver installation Windows Instructions for Windows Instructions for Windows Instructions for Windows Instructions for Windows Installing the PowerFile software on client PCs PowerFile Changer front panel Library, listed by carousel slot number ModeLibrary, listed by CD title Display Drive InfoReset All PowerFile MediaFinder SoftwarePowerFile Monitor Terms used in this guidePowerFile Changer files and directory structure Loading discs into the Changer Accessing Changers from PC desktopsLoad discs From the desktop icon Option B-Loading discs from the host PC desktopFrom Explorer Identify and Bulk Identify Identifying and naming discsManually renaming discs Mounting discs from the host PC Accessing/playing discs host or clientMounting discs from a client PC Writing to DVD-RAM Discs R200 only To format media Recording data onto DVD-RAM disc Renaming the master Changer folder Update Volume TagsDisc organization Renaming a discMoving a subfolder Subfolders Creating a new subfolderRenaming a subfolder Deleting a subfolderOption A-Unloading discs from the Changer front panel Unmounting discs from Changer drivesUnloading discs from the Changer Option B-Unloading discs from the host PC desktopDisconnecting / removing C200S and C200 Studio Changers Disconnecting / removing ChangersDisconnecting / removing R200S Studio Writer Changers Stopping the DeviceUnsafe Removal notification Instructions for Macintosh Users Connecting PowerFile Changers to the host Macintosh computer PowerFile Changer front panel Mode Launching PowerFile MediaFinder software Loading discs into the Changer Select Load Disc Load discs into ChangerAccessing/playing discs from the host Macintosh Identifying discsAccessing/playing discs from Client Macintosh systems MacOS Extended Initializing Formatting mediaMacOS standard Universal Disc FormatFormatting process Writing to a DVD-RAM DiscRenaming the Media Finder window Creating new folders Folders and subfoldersCreating subfolders Deleting a folder Moving a disc to a folderOption A-From the Changer front panel Option B-From the MediaFinder window MediaFinder window menus Browser menu Add Remote Edit menuNew Folder Remove RemoteChanger Info Changer Admin administrator privileges and processesAdmin Mode Mount DiscUnmount Unload discSynchronize Media Disc VisibleNetworking Networking/daisy-chaining multiple Changers

C200S, R200, C200 Studio specifications

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The C200S is specifically designed for studios that require enhanced connectivity options. With USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt support, the C200S facilitates lightning-fast data transfers without compromising on performance. This model also features robust redundancy measures, safeguarding your data against loss or corruption. The intuitive interface allows users to manage their files effortlessly, streamlining the creative process.

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