Connecting a Removable

External Hard Drive

It is possible to connect a removable external hard drive, such as a Zip® drive, to the SCSI connector on the VS-1824. Use the following procedure to connect an external removable drive to the VS-1824.

*Once the connections have been completed, turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified. You can cause malfunction and or damage to your speakers and other devices if you turn on devices in the wrong order.

*Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

1.Make sure that the power for all SCSI and audio devices is turned off and connect the external SCSI device to the 25-pin SCSI port on the rear panel of the VS-1824.

WARNING: Only SCSI devices can be connected to the SCSI port on the VS-1824. Connecting non-SCSI devices (including parallel devices, which have a similar connector) can damage the VS-1824.

2.Turn on the power of the external drive.

3.Turn on the power of the VS-1824 with the POWER switch on the rear panel.

4.Turn on the power of connected audio equipment.

5.Raise the volume of the audio devices to appropriate levels.

Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives

Before Using the Zip Disk Drive

Handling the Zip Disk Drive

Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range.

Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage ZIP disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.

To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold the ZIP disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.

To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only ZIP disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

Handling Zip Disks

ZIP disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling ZIP disks:

-Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

-Do not use or store ZIP disks in dirty or dusty areas.

-Do not subject ZIP disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: -22 to 51° C (-7.6 to 123.8° F).

-Do not expose ZIP disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.

The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.

Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

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Roland VS-1824 Connecting a Removable External Hard Drive, Before Using the Zip Disk Drive, Handling the Zip Disk Drive