User manual SONY SDX-470V

[. . . ] Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this SDX-870V/AIT Drive is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. USE Power Sources ­ This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power, consult your dealer or local power company. For the unit with a three-wire grounding type ac plug: If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable plug installed. [. . . ] 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-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write, an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features. The Sony SDX-870V/SDX-570V/SDX-470V drive stores data on tape using a standard format called AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) and ALDC formats. Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-3 and AIT-3 Ex formats. Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1, AIT-1 Turbo, AIT-2 and AIT-2 Turbo formats. the SDX-470V series drives have the following features: · Supports reading and writing to data cartridges conforming to the AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 and AIT-1 Turbo formats. Do not move the drive while it is operating. Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from low to high temperatures. 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 data cartridge before moving the drive. After removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packing. The SDX-870V can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-E Turbo (read only), AIT-1 Turbo (read only), AIT-2 Turbo, AIT-1 (read only), AIT-2 (read only), AIT-3 or AIT-3 Ex logo. [. . . ] 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. AIT-1 AIT-E Turbo Using your fingernail, push the switch in AIT-1 Turbo the direction of the arrow to protect the tape from writing or accidental erasure. To keep the AIT drive in top condition, clean the head as needed using a cleaning cartridge with the AIT logo. [. . . ]