Chapter 7 Use with a Zip Drive
A Zip drive can be connected to the SCSI connector of the
This chapter will explain the procedures for saving songs to Zip disks and for returning songs saved to Zip disks back to the internal hard disk.
Before You Use a Zip Drive
Handling the Zip Drive
●Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit is tilted excessively, the Zip drive may malfunction or require service.
●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 Zip drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the Zip 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.
●To insert a Zip disk, push it gently but firmly into the Zip
●Never attempt to remove a Zip disk from the Zip drive while the Zip drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both the Zip disk and the Zip drive.
●Remove any Zip disk from the Zip drive before powering up or down.
●To prevent damage to the Zip 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 Zip drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.
●Do not insert disks other than the specified Zip disks.
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 han- dling Zip disks:
•Never touch the magnetic medium inside the Zip 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). (Storage temperature:
•Do not expose Zip disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.
●The identification label should be firmly affixed to the Zip disk. Should the label come loose while the Zip disk is in the Zip drive, it may be difficult to remove the Zip disk.
●Put the Zip disk back into its case for storage.
●Zip disks do not have a protect tab to prevent data from being erased accidentally. If necessary, use Song Protect to protect your data (p. 65).
Connecting the Zip Drive
Use the following procedure to connect the Zip drive to the
*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
*Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunc- tion and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
*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.
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