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Chapter 1: Overview of the DPS16
Internal IDE hard disk
The DPS16 has an internal hard disk (optional) that conforms to the IDE standards. You need to format this
hard disk before you can use the DPS16. (See page 22 for more information on how to format the disk.)
Before you turn off the power to the DPS16, make sure that the hard disk is not being accessed. If you turn off
the power to the DPS16 while the hard disk is being accessed, the hard disk may be damaged and data on the
disk may be lost. Be sure to turn off the power before you move the DPS16 to another location. The Disk Busy
field on the Main screen enables you to check to see whether or not the disk is accessed. (Refer to page 14 for
more information on the Main screen.)
If the hard disk is damaged for some reason, data recorded on the disk will be permanently lost. Make it a rule
to back up important data to an external hard disk or MO disk. (See page 118 for more information on how to
back up data.)
About external SCSI devices
The rear panel of the DPS16 is equipped with a high-pitch 50-pin SCSI connector (SCSI-2 standard), which you
can connect to an external hard disk or MO drive to back up, record, or play back data.
NOTES :
Some models of external SCSI devices may not be compatible with the DPS16. Also, you may not be able to
record or play back, or you may have only a limited number of tracks available for simultaneous multitrack
recording and playback.
Consult AKAI technical support for more information on the manufacturers and models of external SCSI
devices that are compatible with the DPS16.
Connecting a single SCSI device
Use a SCSI cable to connect the DPS16 and one SCSI device.
DPS16
to SCSI
connector
terminator
SCSI cable
external SCSI hard device
SHUTTLEJOG
<Example of connecting a single SCSI device to the DPS16>
Install a terminator on the SCSI device. If the SCSI device has a built-in active terminator, turn it on. (Refer to the
instruction manual that came with the SCSI device for more information on how to turn on the active terminator.)
Set the SCSI ID number of the external SCSI device to any number other than 6 or 7.
TIPS :
A terminator is a device that terminates the end of the SCSI connection. Usually, you install the terminator
on the SCSI device on the SCSI connector that is not connected to the SCSI cable. Some SCSI devices may
have a built-in active terminator that performs termination electrically. In this case, turn the terminator on
or off using the dedicated switch.
SCSI devices recognize and identify each other using an identification number between 0–7 called the SCSI
ID. The factory SCSI ID setting of the DPS16 is 6 (changeable), and ID 7 is not allowed. You need to use
other numbers as SCSI IDs for other connected SCSI devices.
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