How to install the CD-1A

Appendix (Installing the optional CD-RW drive)

•The CD-RW drive is made of precision parts.

Do not apply a mechanical shock or use excessive force when installing it.

•Before installing the drive, make sure that the power of the VF80 is off and the power cord is disconnected.

•Install the drive correctly according to this manual.

Note that damage to the drive caused by inappropriate installation is not covered by the

guarantee.

Remove the side cover of the VF80 by unfastening the two screws using a screw driver.

After removing the cover, remove the blank panel attached inside the cover.

Retain the cover which will be used later.

Insert the CD-1A unit to the VF80 as shown below.

Carefully insert the CD-1A to the VF80 in the right direction, without rubbing it against the VF80 cabi- net. Push the unit carefully and firmly with your both hands, but without excessive force, until you feel the connector of the CD-1A mesh with the inter- nal connector.

Cover

Connector

Insert the CD-1A

Blank panel

2Remove the metal fitting by unfastening the retain- ing screw (indicated by an arrow) inside the CD-1A.

Because the screw head is small, use a micro screw driver to carefully unfasten the screw without dam- aging the head by excessive force.

CD-1A

Using the screw (1 pc.) which tightened the blank panel to VF80, fix CD-1A to the VF80 chassis.

Fasten the screws without excessive force.

Fix the cover removed in step 1.

Connect the power cable of the VF80 to an AC main outlet, and turn on the power.

Check that the VF80 starts up and the indicator on the front panel of the CD-1A flashes for a few sec- onds and then turns off.

Do not operate the CD-1A unit the VF80 display shows the Normal screen after showing the start-up screen.

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VF80 specifications

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Fostex owner manual How to install the CD-1A, Insert the CD-1A unit to the VF80 as shown below

Models: VF80