Sony SDX-D500C Manual

SDX-D500C/D400C

AIT Drive Unit

4-654-178-11(1)

Operator’s Guide

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 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.

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

This notice is applicable for countries other than USA and Canada.

FOR 220 ~ 240V

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.

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.)

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...............................................................................................8

Rear Panel................................................................................................9

Part 2.

Preparation

Supplied Items................................................................................. 10

Interconnections ............................................................................. 10

SCSI ID Setting ................................................................................ 11

Option Switches (DIP Switch) ........................................................ 11

Part 3.

Operation

How to use the AIT 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 (SDX-D500C)........................................................... 19

Specifications (SDX-D400C)........................................................... 20

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.

The Specifications Appendix provides the major specifications of the

SDX-D500C/D400C.

6Part 1. Introduction

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-1 format.

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

high data 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.

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 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 7

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.

AIT-1 LOGO 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/SE SCSI interface.

Figure 1-1. Example of System Components

SDX-D500C/D400C

Host Computer

Peripheral Devices

8Part 1. Introduction

Part Names and Functions

Front Panel

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.

Rear Panel

243

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

10 Part 2. Preparation

Part 2. Preparation

After you confirm that you have all of the required accessories for your

installation, connect the drive to the host computer, and select the SCSI ID

with the rotary switch on the rear panel.

Supplied Items

When you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items.

Contact your supplier if anything is missing or broken.

•AIT Drive Unit

•Power Cable

•Operator’s Guide

Interconnections

The SCSI bus allows connection of up to fifteen peripherals to the host

computer. Use a SCSI cable with a half pitch 68 pin connector.

Precautions

•Switch off the host computer and peripherals before connecting the SCSI

cable.

•Make sure the SCSI connectors are pressed tightly together.

•If this unit is the last (or only) device on the SCSI bus, make sure to connect

a SCSI bus terminator to the open connector.

•The total length of the SCSI cable(s) between the host computer and the last

device should be less than 12 meters.*1

Figure 2-1 Interconnections

*1 It should be less than 1.5 meters, if connected to single-ended SCSI host adaptor.

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