PowerFile C200 Studio, R200, C200S manual Installing PowerFile MediaFinder software on the host PC

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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

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

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

3From 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).

2Plug the power cord into the back of the Changer, then plug the other end into a grounded wall receptacle or fused power strip.

3Plug 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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Contents PowerFileTM B l e N t e n t s Instructions for Macintosh Users Microsoft Windows Host Systems RequirementsOperating System ClientUnpacking the Changer Disabling System Standby feature Windows 98SE / Windows Me Disable System StandbyInstructions for Windows Disabling System Standby feature Windows Connecting PowerFile Changers to the host PC Installing PowerFile MediaFinder software on 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 CD title ModeLibrary, listed by carousel slot number Display Drive InfoPowerFile Monitor PowerFile MediaFinder SoftwareReset All Terms used in this guidePowerFile Changer files and directory structure Accessing Changers from PC desktops Loading discs into the ChangerLoad discs Option B-Loading discs from the host PC desktop From the desktop iconFrom Explorer Identifying and naming discs Identify and Bulk IdentifyManually renaming discs Accessing/playing discs host or client Mounting discs from the host PCMounting discs from a client PC Writing to DVD-RAM Discs R200 only To format media Recording data onto DVD-RAM disc Disc organization Update Volume TagsRenaming the master Changer folder Renaming a discRenaming a subfolder Subfolders Creating a new subfolderMoving a subfolder Deleting a subfolderUnloading discs from the Changer Unmounting discs from Changer drivesOption A-Unloading discs from the Changer front panel Option B-Unloading discs from the host PC desktopDisconnecting / removing R200S Studio Writer Changers Disconnecting / removing ChangersDisconnecting / removing C200S and C200 Studio 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 Load discs into Changer Select Load DiscIdentifying discs Accessing/playing discs from the host MacintoshAccessing/playing discs from Client Macintosh systems MacOS standard Initializing Formatting mediaMacOS Extended Universal Disc FormatWriting to a DVD-RAM Disc Formatting processRenaming the Media Finder window Folders and subfolders Creating new foldersCreating subfolders Moving a disc to a folder Deleting a folderOption A-From the Changer front panel Option B-From the MediaFinder window MediaFinder window menus New Folder Edit menuBrowser menu Add Remote Remove RemoteAdmin Mode Changer Admin administrator privileges and processesChanger Info Mount DiscSynchronize Media Unload discUnmount Disc VisibleNetworking/daisy-chaining multiple Changers Networking

C200S, R200, C200 Studio specifications

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