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Nikon View
: Establishing Communications with the Camera
Alternatively, the camera may not be set up correctly. Check the setup
menus.
SCSI setup
Serial port setup
New to SCSI?
SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) is a method of connecting periph-
eral devices (such as scanners, digital cameras, and hard disks) to a computer
in a daisy chain topology
. Up to eight devices can be connected
together, but one of these is always the SCSI controller. So that the controller
can distinguish between devices, each one must be set to a different ID
number, usually via a switch or software selection menu (as above). The
controller is usually set to ID 7, and if fitted, addresses 0 and 3 will normally
be assigned to a hard disk and CD-ROM drive, respectively. The first and
last devices in the chain always require termination. Termination (which may
be set by switches, by physically adding components, or, as above, through
software) ensures that the SCSI bus is in optimal condition and is essential for
reliable operation.
If you have installed a SCSI card in your computer, please enure that it (or
alternatively, any CD-ROM or hard disk that may be connected to it inside
your computer) is correctly terminated. It is always necessary to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure successful installation. Note that SCSI
devices cannot be connected whilst the computer is powered on. Always turn
the computer off before connecting or disconnecting SCSI devices.
MENU SETUP I/F
« SCSI »
ID [6]
0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7
TERMINATOR ON OFF
1/2
MENU SETUP I/F
« SERIAL »
DATA RATE 19200bps
9600bps
2/2
