Flash XDR User’s Manual
Safety & ESD Precautions
1. Always connect the box to the specified power source: +6.5 to 20 VDC.
2. Keep the Compact Flash slot rubber protector on as much as possible. Avoid servicing the
cards while the unit is in an adverse environment.
3. Take caution when connecting the 1394 plug. The 4-pin 1394 connector on the Flash XDR,
connected with a 6-pin 1394 end to a PC or Mac, can still cause damage to the internal 1394
circuitry if it is cocked when plugged in.
4. Keep the internal operating temperature between -20º C and 80º C. (The internal temperature
is displayed in the System menu.) External ambient temperature needs to be approximately
within the range of -40º C and 60º C. Direct exposure to sunlight and an external cover can
also effect internal operating temperature. Though not likely, overheating of the Flash XDR
can potentially damage the unit, and is not covered under the warrantee. The Flash XDR will
attempt to shut itself down if the internal temperature reaches 95º C.
5. Avoid operating the unit in an unprotected outdoor installation or wet areas. Do not expose
this product to rain, sand, or snow. Avoid conditions which would cause moisture
condensation on the outside cover, or moisture to get into the internal circuitry. Internal
moisture can also potentially damage the unit, and is not covered under warrantee. The Flash
XDR is not water proof. See accessories (p. 21) for information about a partially waterproof
cover for the Flash XDR.
6. Do not drop the unit as this will cause significant damage to several components. Damage
due to dropped units is not covered by the warranty.
7. There are no user serviceable components inside the box. Only a qualified technician should
perform servicing of the unit. Opening the box may void the warranty.
8. Avoid the use of sharp objects near the box as they may scratch the LCD or cut into the rubber
over-molding.
9. Clean only with water with a damp cloth.
10.CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage components in this product. Although
the unit has countermeasures to this hazard installed inside, it is always best to avoid damage
by using extra caution when handling and inserting Compact Flash cards or the LCD screen
and connectors. Always ground yourself (by touching an un-painted grounded metal object)
prior to handling the unit.
11.Do not touch exposed connector pins and do not insert any metal objects in the connectors.
12.Ensure that all connections made to the box (including at the “other end of the cable”) are
made in ESD safe environments.
13.Always transport and store the box in the static protected bag included with the Flash XDR
14.Never connect a wireless microphone to the Flash XDR while the +48V Phantom Power is
turned on, as this may harm your microphone.
15.Use caution when connecting the 4-pin XLR power, 5-pin XLR audio, and 4-pin Hirose GPIO
ports, as the pin-outs for these types of connectors is not always standard across all toolsets.
The pin-out that the Flash XDR uses is detailed on page 27, use this as a guide to ensure that
proper connections are being made and damage is not done to your unit as a result of
improper connections.
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