Sony SDX-D700C Manual

SDX-D700C/D500C/D400C

AIT Drive Unit

4-661-138-11(1)

Operator’s Guide –––––––––page 2

Mode d’emploi –––––––––––page 23

Benutzerhandbuch –––––––Seite 44

Guía del operador ––––––––página 65

2Safety Regulations

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 dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

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 USA

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.

Safety Regulations 3

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 ISO 7779

NOTICE

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, call the Sony Technical

Support at 1-800- 352-7669 or write to: Sony Technical Support, 3300

Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Trade Name: SONY

Model: SDX-D700C/D500C/D400C

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ

07649 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.)

English

4Table of Contents

Table of Contents

How to Use this Guide ...................................................................... 5

Part 1.

Introduction

About AIT Drives ............................................................................... 6

Features....................................................................................................6

Useable Cartridges...................................................................................7

System Components ................................................................................7

Part Names and Functions............................................................... 8

Front Panel (SDX-D500C/D400C) .........................................................8

Front Panel (SDX-D700C) ......................................................................9

Rear Panel..............................................................................................10

Part 2.

Preparation

Supplied Items................................................................................. 11

Interconnections ............................................................................. 11

SCSI ID Setting ................................................................................ 12

Option Switches (DIP Switch) ........................................................ 12

Part 3.

Operation

How to use the AIT Drive................................................................ 14

Cartridge Removal.................................................................................15

Part 4.

Care and

Maintenance

Taking Care of the Drive................................................................. 16

Safety Considerations ............................................................................16

Avoiding Damage..................................................................................16

Taking Care of Cartridges .............................................................. 18

Use Precautions .....................................................................................18

Storage Precautions ...............................................................................18

Head Cleaning ................................................................................. 19

How to Clean .........................................................................................19

Appendix Specifications (SDX-D700C)........................................................... 20

Specifications (SDX-D500C)........................................................... 21

Specifications (SDX-D400C)........................................................... 22

How to Use this Guide 5

How to Use this Guide

This Guide describes the AIT Drive Unit SDX-D700C/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.

The Specifications Appendix provides the major specifications of the

SDX-D700C/D500C/D400C.

6Part 1. Introduction

Part 1. Introduction

About AIT Drives

The SDX-D700C is an external AIT drive unit that uses data cartridges

conforming to the AIT-3 format. 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-D700C supports AIT-1, AIT-2, and AIT-3

formats. The SDX-D500C supports AIT-1 and AIT-2 formats. The SDX-

D400C supports only AIT-1 format.

Features

The AIT Drive Unit SDX-D700C has the following features:

•The Advanced Intelligent Tape format provides a huge data storage capacity

on AIT-1/AIT-2/AIT-3 data cartridges.

•Read After Write Function and third-level error code guarantee high data

reliability.

•Data compression provides 260 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length

cartridge.*1

The native capacity is 100 gigabytes of storage on 230 m tape-length

cartridge.

•Stored data are automatically checked for compression.

•Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE interface is fully supported for host computer

access.

•Read/Write operation is available with AIT-1, AIT-2, and AIT-3 formats.

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

high data reliability.

•Data compression provides 130 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 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.

The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system

environment and data type.

Part 1. Introduction 7

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

high data reliability.

•Data compression provides 91 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 2.6 : 1 compression ratio.

The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system

environment and data type.

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. The SDX-D700C can be used with data cartridges marked

with the AIT-1, AIT-2, or AIT-3 logo.

AIT-1 LOGO AIT-2 LOGO AIT-3 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-D700C/D500C/D400C connects to the host computer via on Ultra

Wide LVD/SE SCSI interface.

Figure 1-1. Example of System Components

The SDX-D700C can connects to the host computer via a Ultra 160 SCSI

interface.

SDX-D700C/D500C/D400C

Host Computer

Peripheral Devices

8Part 1. Introduction

Part Names and Functions

Front Panel (SDX-D500C/D400C)

76543

BUSY TAPE STATUS

POWER

Figure 1-2. Front panel

1AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle

See page 14 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data

cartridge.

2POWER Indicator

Lights while the drive is on.

3BUSY Indicator

Lights when data is being transferred through the SCSI interface. This

indicator also lights under the following conditions:

4TAPE Indicator

When a AIT cartridge is installed, this indicator lights. This also lights

under the following conditions:

5STATUS Indicator

Lights when an inserted cartridge is write-protected. This indicator also

lights under the following conditions:

Inserting and removing a cartridge: repeated blinking (same on-off

interval).

Cartridge deteriorated: alternating long-short blinking.

Drive needs cleaning: repeating long-on, short-off

blinking.

End of Tape during cleaning: repeating blinking (same on-off

interval).

Drive Malfunctioning: repeating short-on (once or twice),

long-off blinking.

Drive is reading or writing normally: repeated blinking (same on-off

interval).

Part 1. Introduction 9

6EJECT Button

Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive.

7POWER Switch

Press to turn the drive on or off.

Front Panel (SDX-D700C)

Refer to SDX-D500C/D400C front panel for unmarked parts.

Figure 1-3. Front panel

1LED

The LED indicate the status of the SDX-D700C as follows.

TAPE MOTION

CLEANING REQUEST

REPLACE TAPE Meaning

On - - Tape loaded

Slow flash - - Read/Write in

(0.9 sec on/0.3 sec off)

progress

Fast flash - - Other tape access

(0.3 sec on/0.3 sec off)

in progress

-On -Cleaning

necessary

-Slow flash -Cleaning not

(0.9 sec on/0.3 sec off)

complete

- - On Media error

Fast flash Fast flash Fast flash Hardware error

(0.3 sec on/0.3 sec off) (0.3 sec on/0.3 sec off) (0.3 sec on/0.3 sec off)

10 Part 1. Introduction

Rear Panel

243

Figure 1-4. Rear Panel

1Rotary Selector Switch

SCSI ID selector.

2AC IN Connector

Connect the supplied power cable here.

3SCSI Connector

Connects to the SCSI bus connector of the host computer or another

SCSI peripheral.

4Cooling Fan

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