User manual SONY SDX-460V

[. . . ] Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. AC Power cord: (for AC mains operating unit only) The AC power cord should have appropriate safety approvals or marking for the country in which the equipment will be used. Consult your dealer or local power company. [. . . ] Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation. ⷠWhen the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. Servicing ­ Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. The SDX-460V/ SDX-260V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDX-460V/SDX-260V drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats. High Speed search (120 times normal Read/Write speed) · Do not move the drive while it is operating. Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from a low to high in temperature. This may cause water condensation to collect inside the drive. If the ambient temperature should suddenly rise while the drive is turned on , wait at least one hour before turning on the drive. If you attempt to operate the drive immediately after a sudden increase in temperature, a malfunction may occur. ⷠTurning off the power to the drive while it is writing to tape may cause the tape to become unreadable. All previously negotiated parameters will be lost, whenever power to the drive is cycled. Always remove the tape before moving the drive. After removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packing. When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. [. . . ] Cartridges can be write-protected by sliding the tab on the back of the cartridge. In this state, data can be read from the tape but not written onto it. To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the head as needed using a head cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. [. . . ]