Sony SDX-D500C Manuale
SDX-D500C/D400C
AIT DriveUnit
Operator’s Guide
Manuel de I’Utilisateur/Benuetzerhandbuch/Guía del Operador
4-651-451-01
Lecteur AIT/AIT Antriebseinheit
Unidad Digital de Almacenamiento de
Datos (AIT)
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Safety Regulations
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. SerialNo.
Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device requires shielded interface cables to comply with FCC emission
limits.
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NOTICE
This notice is applicable for countries other than USA and Canada.
FOR 220 ~ 240 V
In the countries other than USA and Canada, use the power cord set
approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries
where this unit is to be used.
HINWEIS
Ausserhalb den USA und Kanada das Netzkabel verweden, das von der
dafür anerkannten testorganisation oder zuständigen Behörde des Landes,
in das Gerät betrieben wird, zugelassen ist.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
1-800-588-3847Sony Technical Support or write to: Sony Technical
Support, 3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TradeName: SONY
Model: SDX-D500C/D400C
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Address: 1SonyDrive, ParkRidge, NJ 07656 USA
Telephone Number: 201-930-6972
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die
Verwendung in folgender/folgenden Umgebung(en):
- Wohngegenden
- Gewerbegebiete
- Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN 55022, Klasse B.)
CAUTION
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power.
Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
ACHTUNG
Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzseker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen,
welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugärlich sein
soll.
Hinweis: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 db (A) oder weniger
gemäß ISO7779
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English
Table of Contents
How to Use this Guide 5
Part 1. Introduction 6
About AIT Drives 6
Features .......................................................................................................... 6
Useable Cartridges ......................................................................................... 8
System Components ....................................................................................... 8
Part Names and Functions 9
Front panel ...................................................................................................... 9
Rear Panel ....................................................................................................11
Part 2. Preparation 12
Supplied Items 12
Interconnections 12
SCSI ID Setting 13
Option Switches (DIP Switch) 13
Part 3. Operation 15
How to use the AIT Drive 15
Cartridge Removal ........................................................................................16
Part 4. Careand Maintenance 17
Taking Care of the Drive 17
Safety Considerations ...................................................................................17
Avoiding Damage .........................................................................................17
Taking Care of Cartridges 19
Use Precautions ............................................................................................19
Storage Precautions......................................................................................19
HeadCleaning 20
How to Clean .................................................................................................20
Appendix 21
Specifications (SDX-D500C) 21
Specifications (SDX-D400C) 22
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How to Use this Guide
This Guide describes the AIT Drive Unit SDX-D500C / D400C, and how to
take care of it. Please read it carefully before using the unit, and keep it handy
for future reference.
The Guide consists of four parts, plus the specifications. Refer to the parts
that relate to your use of the drive.
Part 1 describes the features of the drive, its system components, and the
name and function of each part.
Part 2 describes the necessary connections between the drive and the host
computer. If other SCSI devices are being used, you may need to change the
SCSI ID setting. Read this part if you are installing the drive.
Part 3 describes how to use the drive, including how to turn it on, and how to
insert and remove cartridges. Read this part if you are going to operate the
drive.
Part 4 describes how to take care of the drive and cartridges, and how to
clean the drive heads. Read this part before using the drive.
TheSpecifications appendixprovides the major specifications of the SDX-
D500C/D400C.
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Part 1. Introduction
About AIT Drives
The SDX-D500C is an external AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges
conforming to the AIT-2 format. The SDX-D400C is an external AIT drive
unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the AIT-1 format. The SDX-
D500C supports AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats. The SDX-D400C supports only
AIT-1format.
Features
The AIT Drive Unit SDX-D500C has the following features:
• The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage
capacity on AIT-1/AIT-2 data cartridges.
• Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee
highdata reliability.
• Data compression provides 100 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length
cartridge.*1
The native capacity is 50 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length
cartridge.
• Stored data are automatically checked for compression.
• Ultra Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer
access.
• Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats.
*1 This is assuming 2 : 1 compression ratio.
The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to
system environment and data type.
Part 1. Introduction
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The AIT Drive Unit SDX-D400C has the following features:
• The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage
capacity on AIT-1 data cartridges.
• Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee
highdata reliability.
• Data compression provides 70 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length
cartridge.*1
The native capacity is 35 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length
cartridge.
• Stored data are automatically checked for compression.
• Ultra Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface is fully supported for host computer
access.
• Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1 format.
*1 This is assuming 2 : 1 compression ratio.
The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to
system environment and data type.
Part 1. Introduction
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Useable Cartridges
Data cartridges used with the SDX-D400C must be marked with the AIT-1,
logo. The SDX-D500C can be used with data cartridges marked with AIT-1
or AIT-2 logo.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for AIT (do not use
8 mm cartridges for video).
System Components
The SDX-D500C / D400C connects to the host computer via a Ultra Wide
LVD/SESCSIinterface.
SDX-D500C / D400C Peripheral Devices
Host Computer
Figure 1-1. Example of System Components
Part 1. Introduction
AIT-1 LOGO AIT-2 LOGO
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POWER
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Part 1. Introduction
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3 4 5
Part Names and Functions
Front panel
Figure 1-2. Front panel
1AITDataCartridgeReceptacle
See page 14 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data
cartridge.
2POWERIndicator
Lights while the drive is on.
3BUSYIndicator
Lights when data is being transferred through the SCSI interface. This
indicator also lights under the following conditions:
Drive is reading or writing repeated blinking (same on-off
normally: interval).
4TAPEIndicator
When a AIT cartridge is installed, this indicator lights. This also lights
under the following conditions:
Inserting and removing repeated blinking (same on-off
acartridge: interval).
Cartridgedeteriorated: alternating long-short blinking.
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5STATUSIndicator
Lights when an inserted cartridge is write-protected. This indicator also
lights under the following conditions:
Drive needs cleaning: repeating long-on, short-off
blinking.
End of Tape during cleaning: repeating blinking (same on-off
interval).
DriveMalfunctioning: repeating short-on (once or twice),
long-offblinking.
6EJECTButton
Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive.
7POWERSwitch
Press to turn the drive on or off.
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