Sony SDT-D9000 Manual

SDT-D11000/D9000

DDS Drive Unit

4-653-886-11(1)

Operator’s Guide –––––––––page 2

Mode d’emploi –––––––––––page 21

Benutzerhandbuch –––––––Seite 39

Guía del operador ––––––––página 58

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. 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 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.

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.

NOTICE

Use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for

the specific countries where this unit is to be used.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Technical Support, 1-800-588-3847 or write to :

Sony Technical Support, 3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134, 1940.

U.S.A.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Trade Name: Sony

Model No: SDT-D11000/D9000

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics, Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone: 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.

This device requires shielded interface cables to comply with FCC emission

limits.

English

4Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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

Part 1

Introduction

About DDS Drives ............................................................................. 6

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

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

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

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

Front Panel...............................................................................................8

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

Part 2

Preparation

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

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

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

Part 3

Operation

How to use the DDS Drive .............................................................. 13

Cartridge Removal.................................................................................14

Part 4

Care and

Maintenance

Taking Care of the Drive................................................................. 15

Safety Considerations ............................................................................15

Avoiding Damage..................................................................................15

Taking Care of Cartridges .............................................................. 17

Use Precautions .....................................................................................17

Storage Precautions ...............................................................................17

Head Cleaning ................................................................................. 18

How to Clean .........................................................................................18

Appendix Specifications (SDT-D11000) ......................................................... 19

Specifications (SDT-D9000) ........................................................... 20

How to Use this Guide

This Guide describes the DDS Drive Unit SDT-D11000/D9000 , 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

SDT-D11000/D9000.

6Part 1. Introduction

Part 1. Introduction

About DDS Drives

The SDT-D11000 is an external DDS drive unit that uses data cartridges

conforming to the DDS-4 format. The SDT-D9000 is an external DDS drive

unit that uses data cartridges conforming to the DDS-3 format. The SDT-

D11000 supports DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3 and DDS-4 formats. The SDT-

D9000 supports DDS-1, DDS-2 and DDS-3 formats.

Features

The DDS Drive Unit SDT-D11000 has the following features:

•The Digital Data Storage format provides a huge data storage capacity on

DDS-1/DDS-2/DDS-3/DDS-4 data cartridges.

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

high data reliability.

•Data compression provides 40 gigabytes of storage on 150 m tape-length

cartridge.*1

The native capacity is 20 gigabytes of storage on 150 m tape-length

cartridge.

•Stored data are automatically checked for compression.

•Embedded wide ultra SCSI interface.

(LVD/SE automatically switchable)

•Supports SCSI-2 sequential-access devices command set.

•Read/Write operation is available with DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3 and DDS-4

formats.

The DDS Drive Unit SDT-D9000 has the following features:

•The Digital Data Storage format provides a huge data storage capacity on

DDS-1/DDS-2/DDS-3 data cartridges.

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

high data reliability.

•Data compression provides 24 gigabytes of storage on 125 m tape-length

cartridge.*1

The native capacity is 12 gigabytes of storage on 125 m tape-length

cartridge.

•Stored data are automatically checked for compression.

•The SCSI-2 (ANSI SCSI-2 X3T9.2/86-109 REV. 10C) interface is fully

supported for host computer access.

•Read/Write operation is available with DDS-1, DDS-2 and DDS-3 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 7

Useable Cartridges

Data cartridges used with the SDT-D11000 must be marked with the DDS-1,

DDS-2, DDS-3 or DDS-4 logo. The SDT-D9000 can only be used with data

cartridges marked with DDS-1, DDS-2 or DDS-3 logo.

DDS-4 Logo DDS-3 Logo DDS-2 Logo DDS-1 logo

Caution

Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for DDS (do not use

DAT cartridges for music).

System Components

The SDT-D11000 connects to the host computer via a wide ultra SCSI

interface.

The SDT-D9000 connects to the host computer via a SCSI-2 interface.

Figure 1-1. Example of System Components

SDT-D11000/D9000

Host Computer

SDT-D11000: Up to 15 peripherals

Peripheral Devices

8Part 1. Introduction

Part Names and Functions

Front Panel

BUSY TAPE STATUS

POWER

76543

Figure 1-2. Front panel

1DDS Data Cartridge Receptacle

See page 13 for information on inserting and removing a DDS 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 DDS cartridge is installed, this indicator lights. This also lights

under the following conditions:

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

interval).

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

interval).

Cartridge deteriorated: alternating long-short blinking.

Part 1. Introduction 9

5STATUS Indicator

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

lights under the following conditions:

6EJECT Button

Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive.

7POWER Switch

Press to turn the drive on or off.

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.

10 Part 1. Introduction

Rear Panel

SDT-D11000

234

SDT-D9000

24 3

Figure 1-3. 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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