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Page 1: Quick Guide
GT 050Q ™ Fixed-Mount Tabletop Hard Drive with Quad Interface: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 Hi-speed, and eSATA Quick Guide 610021-1.02 Dec 7, 2006 Glyph Technologies ©... - Page 2 Blank Page...
- Page 3 GLYPH. Although GLYPH will make every effort to inform users of substantive errors, GLYPH disclaims all liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this manual or any software described herein, including without limitation contingent, special, or incidental liability.
- Page 4 Cautions are accompanied by a triangle icon, as in the example below. AUTION If the container is damaged, file a report with the carrier or dealer immediately. Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies GT 050Q Quick Guide #610021-1.02...
- Page 5 GT 050Q ONTACTING LYPH Please use the following contact information to contact Glyph and its distributors. Glyph USA offers phone support Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time. Note: DO NOT ship any return goods to the mailing addresses below unless you have a valid RMA number.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting, p. 19 GT 050Q Specifications, p. 20 Audio Storage Guide, p. 21 Glyph’s GT Series Family Members, p. 25 About the GT 050Q The GT 050Q is a fixed-mount tabletop drive with a quad interface, utilizing FW400, FW800, USB 2.0 and eSATA connections. Depending on which port(s) your computer has, you can connect the GT 050Q in a number of ways. - Page 7 Most computers do not have built-in eSATA, so you'll need a PCI card to connect your drive with eSATA. • PCI cards are available with 2 or more ports to accommodate your drives. Quick Guide #610021-1.02 © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com About the GT 050Q...
- Page 8 The illustration below identifies the ports and features on the back of the GT 050Q chassis. (bottom connectors) eSATA Port FireWire 800 ports (2) 9-pin FireWire 400 Port 6-pin About the GT 050Q www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies GT 050Q Power Connector USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port Quick Guide #610021-1.02...
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Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions
No drivers are required for Mac or PC. Your computer must have a FireWire, USB or eSATA port. You may need drivers when you install an eSATA card, please check the documentation that came with the card. Quick Guide #610021-1.02 © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com About the GT 050Q... - Page 10 FireWire 400 port, it will use the DS protocol, and therefore will be limited to S400 speed."Bilingual" also refers to a cable that connects a Bilingual S800 9-pin port to a FireWire 400 6-pin or 4-pin port, for backward-compatibility. Q: Does Glyph sell Bilingual Cables? About the GT 050Q Quick Guide #610021-1.02...
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Page 11: Unpacking Your Gt 050Q
GT 050Q Yes, you can purchase 9-pin to 6-pin and 9-pin to 4-pin cables from an authorized Glyph dealer. Q: Does Glyph sell an 800 PCI card? Yes. The Glyph FireWire 800 PCI Card is available from an authorized Glyph dealer. The card has three Bilingual ports, and is compatible with Mac and PC. -
Page 12: Installing And Connecting The Hardware
Make sure that the power is off on all of your computer equipment and the GT 050Q. Installing and Connecting the Hardware www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies GT 050Q Quick Guide #610021-1.02 Power switch with LED: AC power to chassis... -
Page 13: Preparing Your Drive For Use: Mac Os 9 Users
If you need more functionality than what is supplied by Mac OS 9, get a formatting and partitioning utility. Glyph recommends FWB’s Hard Disk Toolkit or Charismac’s Anubis utility. These will allow you to re-partition a disk and create multiple volumes, as well as format those volumes. - Page 14 Users) Your new drive should have automatically mounted on the desktop as a Glyph volume. We advise that you give it a recognizable name or number on your desktop. Your drive is a single volume by default. To re-initialize your drive, use the following procedure.
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Page 15: Preparing Your Drive For Use: Mac Os X Users
GT 050Q Preparing Your Drive for Use: Mac OS X Users Since your Glyph hard disk drive comes pre-formatted for Macintosh you don’t need to format it on installation. If your computer is running Mac OS X and you decide to reformat or partition your drive, use Disk Utility (supplied with the Mac OS X operating system). - Page 16 7. Enter Y to opt for using the maximum available space. Your computer again verifies the drive’s integrity. Preparing Your Drive for Use: Windows Users www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies GT 050Q Quick Guide #610021-1.02...
- Page 17 2. In the Computer Management Write Signature wizard pops up. 3. Use the wizard to write a signature to the new drive. Quick Guide #610021-1.02 © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com Manage window, click Disk Management Preparing Your Drive for Use: Windows Users...
- Page 18 4. Use the wizard to write a signature to the new drive. 5. Use the instructions that came with your operating system to continue formatting your drive. We suggest doing a Quick Format. Preparing Your Drive for Use: Windows Users www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies GT 050Q Quick Guide #610021-1.02...
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Page 19: Care And Maintenance Of The Gt 050Q
Environmental Conditions Shock and Vibration Don’t subject the unit to excessive vibration. When shipping, remove any GT Key cartridges from the unit. Quick Guide #610021-1.02 © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com Care and Maintenance of the GT 050Q... - Page 20 The GT 050Q is equipped with a quiet fan for ventilation. Install the unit where it will have free air circulation around the case, and don’t cover it while it’s running. Care and Maintenance of the GT 050Q www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies GT 050Q Quick Guide #610021-1.02...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
GT 050Q Troubleshooting If you are having difficulties or need assistance getting started, Glyph Technical Support will be glad to assist you. Contact addresses and numbers are on page 3 of this guide. Before contacting Glyph please review the table below. -
Page 22: Gt 050Q Specifications
2 kg (4.3 lbs) Physical dimensions (H x W x D) 1.7” x 8.6” x 9.5” Warranty 3 years, includes overnight advance replacement warranty in 1st year GT 050Q Specifications www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies GT 050Q Quick Guide #610021-1.02... -
Page 23: Audio Storage Guide
Note: The following charts illustrate the capacities required for specific bit depths, sample rates and track counts. The ability to achieve higher track counts depends on your DAW. 16 Bit Audio Storage Guide Quick Guide #610021-1.02 © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com Audio Storage Guide... - Page 24 GT 050Q Audio Storage Guide Quick Guide #610021-1.02 www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies...
- Page 25 GT 050Q 24 bit Audio Storage Guide Quick Guide #610021-1.02 Audio Storage Guide © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com...
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Page 27: Glyph's Gt Series Family Members
GT 050Q Glyph’s GT Series Family Members The GT Series is a cross-functional line of FireWire-based storage subsystems designed for mobility and easy expansion: GT Key - A hot-swappable FireWire Drive GT 050 - A Fixed-Mount FireWire Tabletop Drive GT 051 - A Tabletop One-bay enclosure for GT Key drives... - Page 28 The GT Series sets new standards as Glyph’s Integrity™ technology surpasses today’s other hot-swappable storage. About the GT Key The GT Key is at the heart of the GT Series.
- Page 29 Heavy-gauge internal power cabling to carry current with minimal loss • Bridge circuit boards designed to provide extra functions and top performance • High-quality data cables to maintain signal integrity at high data rates Quick Guide #610021-1.02 © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com Glyph’s GT Series Family Members...
- Page 30 Glyph uses efficient, high-quality power supplies, selected specifically for the demands of production environments. Our power supplies have a large amount of headroom, so your Glyph system will function, for brief periods of time, with AC lines significantly below specified limits.
- Page 31 GT 050Q Glyph’s FireWire solutions are 100% compliant with FireWire specifications for reliable operation using FireWire’s repeater functionality. Quick Guide #610021-1.02 Glyph’s GT Series Family Members © Glyph Technologies – www.glyphtech.com...
- Page 32 GT 050Q Glyph’s GT Series Family Members Quick Guide #610021-1.02 www.glyphtech.com – © Glyph Technologies...