Travan™ FireWire 20GB Drive External Drive for use with Macintosh™ Systems User Guide ©Imation 2000 52-0001-2238-1, Revision A
Trademarks Travan, Travan NS, Imation and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corporation. Macintosh, FireWire and the FireWire logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Retrospect is a trademark of Dantz Development Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The material in sections 3 and 5 is ©Copyright 1998, Seagate Technology, Inc., and is used by permission. Copyright ©2000 Imation Corporation. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents 1. GETTING STARTED ......................................................1 2. INSTALLATION..............................................................2 3. USING YOUR TAPE DRIVE...........................................3 4. CLEANING YOUR TAPE DRIVE....................................4 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................5 6. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................6 7. LIMITED WARRANTY......................................
1. Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Imation Travan™ FireWire 20GB Drive. Designed for digital video editors, this drive is ideal for archiving and backing up your “in-process” and completed video projects. The FireWire interface is compatible with the Macintosh™ G4, PowerBook, and iMac DV. Your new tape drive is a powerful, state-of-the-art tool that allows for rapid storage and backup for up to 20 gigabytes of data.
2. Installation 1. Insert the CD-ROM provided with the drive into your Macintosh™. 2. Double-click on the Dantz Retrospect CD-ROM when it appears on your desktop. 3. Double-click on the Install Retrospect icon, then follow the prompts to load the Dantz Retrospect software. Note: Refer to the Dantz Retrospect User Guide PDF located on the CD-ROM for information regarding the software. 4. Connect the power supply cord into the wall outlet. Note: Two FireWire ports are available on the drive.
3. Using Your Tape Drive The tape drive has a flip-up door that covers the cartridge opening when a tape cartridge is not installed in the drive. Once a cartridge is inserted, it is held firmly in place by the drive’s positive locking mechanism. CAUTION Do not remove a tape cartridge while the drive is active. Complete any tape operations and wait until the amber LED is OFF before removing the cartridge.
4. Cleaning your Tape Drive To ensure optimum drive performance, clean the read/write head after every 40 to 80 hours of operation. No other maintenance is required. Follow these guidelines: • Operate the drive in a clean, dust-free environment. • Never apply a lubricant to the drive. • When using new tape cartridges, clean the head after the first two hours of movement. Thereafter, the drive can be cleaned as per normal operations.
5. Troubleshooting Your Travan™ FireWire 20GB Drive is designed to provide years of service. If you encounter problems, please read through the following possible solutions. • Make sure all connections are secure. • If a power interruption occurs during a backup or restore operation, start over when the power is restored. • If the drive appears to fail during a backup or restore operation, try the following steps: 1. Remove and replace the cartridge and try again.
6. Specifications Size: Height 1.74 inches 44.25 mm Width 5.38 inches 136.5 mm Length 8.17 inches 207.4 mm Power: +5VDC and +12VDC indoor use only.
7. Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES: Imation warrants that this product is free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. If any such defect appears within twelve (12) months from the date of purchase, Imation’s entire liability is either a) repair, or b) replacement of the product, or c) refund of the purchase price of the product, which must be returned to Imation with proof of purchase.
European Electrical Conformity This equipment fully complies with the European CE requirements specified in the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. See the following Declaration of Conformity: Declaration of Conformity 98/336/EEC,73/23/EEC Application of Council Directive(s) EN55022, EN60950 Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared EN50082-1 IEC1000-4-2 IEC1000-4-3 IEC1000-4-4 Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Imation Enterprises Corp.
8. Imation Technical Support Before contacting telephone support, please visit our web site at www.imation.com for the latest technical solutions. There are several ways to contact Imation for technical support. Telephone Support for US and Canada: 1 800 888 2700 Australia: 1800 244 181 New Zealand: 0800 445 922 Singapore: +65 383 7651 (sghelp@imation.com) Hong Kong: 852 21612000 (cywong@imation.com) Japan: 0120-81-0536 Other countries outside the US: 1 651 704 7229 Internet and FAQs: www.
