Setup Procedures

Notes on Connecting IEEE1394 Devices

Remember the following notes when connecting the CRW8824IX drive to the host computer along with other IEEE1394 devices.

●For optimum performance of writing a CD, connect the CRW8824IX directly or solely to the host computer.

●Do not connect or disconnect any IEEE1394 devices while the CRW8824IX is in operation (especially when writing to a disc).

●If there is a slower device connected between the host computer and CRW8824IX drive, the data transfer between CRW8824IX drive and the host computer will go slow, which may cause failure in writing a CD.

●The IEEE1394 ports on the CRW8824IX drive have 6-pin connectors, but do not supply power (IEEE1394 bus power).

●If you are using the host computer that does not supply power to the IEEE1394 bus, turning off the CRW8824IX drive on that bus may cause “broken communication” between the host computer and the device directly connected to the CRW8824IX and after. So, do keep all devices turned on while using them in the chain to avoid such problems.

Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Peripherals Together

Connecting in a daisy-chain

A single daisy-chain can contain up to 17 devices including the host computer.

CRW8824IX

A maximum single cable length: 4.5m

Connecting in a tree

CRW8824IX

An entire system can contain up to

63 devices including the host computer.

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