User`s manual

Alcorn McBride Digital Video Machine DVM-7400 User’s Manual Rev 1.5

Transferring Files to the DVM

You can copy the files to the Compact Flash card externally, using a USB or other

type of adapter for your desktop or laptop computer. If you have the Ethernet option

installed, you can also transfer files using the DVM’s FTP interface.

Copying Files Directly Using a PC

Here is a step-by-step procedure for copying files from your PC to the Compact

Flash card using a Compact Flash adaptor on your PC:

• You will need a PC with a Compact flash socket of some kind. This is

typically done using USB Compact Flash card readers, which are available

at most electronics stores. You can also purchase Compact Flash to

PCMCIA converters that will allow you insert the card into laptops or PC’s

with PCMCIA sockets.

• Format the Compact Flash Card in the DVM by following the procedure

explained earlier.

• Remove the card from the DVM (Power off the unit. Remove the front

panel’s metal plate, and look inside and push the square ejector button to get

it out.) If you need to get a larger capacity card, look online or at your local

electronics store for starters.

• Insert the Compact Flash card into the PC’s card reader, and look for the

drive letter Windows has assigned to your Compact Flash Card drive. The

computer sees it as an extra drive, like “F:” for this example.

• Copy and Paste your media files to the Compact Flash card using ‘My

Computer’ or Windows Explorer.

• When you are finished copying files to the flash card, Double-Click on the

‘Safely Remove Hardware’ icon on the right side of the windows taskbar.

Select the Compact Flash card reader from the list, and click the ‘Stop’

button. Do not remove the card until Windows says that you may do so

safely. Removing the card too soon may corrupt the contents of the

flash card.

• Remove the card from your PC, and place it in the Digital Video Machine.

Turn on the unit, and wait for the green LED to go out. Press the test button

to play the lowest numbered file. If it plays, you did everything correctly. If

not, check the trouble shooting section for potential problems.