OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting
If you suspect trouble, check the status of operations for the following situations:
7The power indicator does not light.
ÖHas the power cord been connected properly?
ÖHas the POWER switch been turned ON?
7The PC does not properly recognize and start up SCSI device.
ÖBefore starting up the computer, did you connect all SCSI devices then turn the power ON?
→First turn ON the power for all of the SCSI devices in the SCSI chain then start the PC.
ÖHas the cable been connected properly?
→Connect all cables to their proper ports.
ÖWas the SCSI ID set correctly?
→Assign all SCSI devices in the SCSI chain different IDs.
ÖHas the TERMINATION switch been set properly?
→When the
ÖHas an appropriate software device driver been installed for the combination of the
If abnormalities persist, please contact your
Routine Upkeep
Wipe the cabinet and all surfaces with a dry, soft cloth. If the dust is substantial, soak a soft cloth in a neutral cleanser diluted 5 to 6 times with water and wring it out thoroughly. Wipe away any dirt. Then, use a dry cloth to wipe off any remaining moisture.
Do not use benzene, thinner, insecticide or any other volatile substance that could damage the surface of the device. In addition, if using a chemical cleaning cloth, make sure to thoroughly read the usage cautions first.
DVD-R Discs
7When data cannot be recorded or errors occur during recording:
ÖIs the disc one that may be used with this device?
ÖHas a sufficiently large writing area been secured?
ÖWas the
ÖHas the disc been inserted correctly with its label side facing up and writing side down?
ÖIs the disc dirty or scratched?
ÖDoes the operation (READ/WRITE) indicator show an error (is it blinking orange)?
→If an abnormal rise in this device’s internal temperature is indicated, check to see whether the temperature around the device is still within the permissible operation range.
7The device cannot read a disc that has been recorded.
ÖIs the disc one that may be used with this device?
ÖHas the disc been inserted correctly with the label side or side 1 facing up?
ÖIs an unwritten disc installed? (Note that CDs cannot be read.)
ÖIs the disc dirty or scratched?
ÖHas the SCSI cable been properly connected to the SCSI connector or another SCSI device?
ÖDoes the operation (READ/WRITE) indicator show an error (is it blinking orange)?
→If an abnormal rise in this device’s internal temperature is indicated, check to see whether the temperature around the device is still within the permissible operation range.
ÖHas the device been installed on a level surface?
ÖIt is possible that condensation has formed on the optical components or on the disc. (Wait 1 to 2 hours before attempting to use the device again.)
*For other issues pertaining to
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