User manual SONY SDX300

[. . . ] Cleaning ­ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the unit. Object and Liquid Entry ­ Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. [. . . ] · If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit. · If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. · If the unit has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. · If the unit does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. 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. Refer to all servicing to qualified service personnel. 4 Contents SDX-460V/SDX300 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The compression ratio varies according to the type of data. ) · Supported Format : AIT-E Turbo, AIT-1 Turbo and AIT-1 (SDX-460V) : AIT-E Turbo (SDX300) · Burst Transfer Rate 100 MB/s Ultra DMA (mode 5) · Large 12 MB Buffer Memory · 3. 5" Standard Height, 5. 25" Half Height · ATA/ATAPI-6 Interface · Frame Rewrite Function · Three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC) · High Speed search (120 times normal Read/Write speed) · Random Read, Append Write 7 Precautions Installation Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: ­ high humidity ­ high temperature ­ mechanical shock and vibration ­ direct sunlight Operation · 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. Transportation · Keep the original packing materials to facilitate transportation of the drive. · Always remove the tape before moving the drive. After removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packing. 8 Installation Jumper Setting IDE Interface Connector Master Slave Cable Select No Connection Jumpers Drive Setting Master Power Connector 4 3 2 1 5V GND GND 12V Slave Cable Select 9 Option Switches (DIP Switch) DIP Switch DIP Switch Positions Default 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Drive Mode (OFF) Reserved (OFF) Periodic Cleaning Req (ON) DC Control (1) (ON) DC Control (2) (OFF) ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Cleaning Request Mode Periodic cleaning requests can be enabled by a DIP switch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode Terminator Power Periodic Cleaning Req (ON) DC Control (1) DC Control (2) ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 When switch 6 is ON, cleaning requests are enabled. When enabled, the "CLEANING REQUEST" LED on the front panel lights after every 100 hours of operation. When this LED lights, clean the drive with a head cleaning cartridge. Note To maintain the drive in optimum condition in environments affected by dust and other contaminants, we recommend keeping cleaning requests enabled. Data Compression Control DIP switch Data compression can be selected by DIP switches. [. . . ] 2 International Business Park, #01-10 Tower One, The Strategy, Singapore 609930 TEL:65-6544-8000 FAX:65-6544-7390 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Computer Peripheral Sales & Marketing Division Electronic Devices Marketing Hong Kong 45/F, The Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong TEL: (852) 2909-1008 FAX: (852) 2909-2001 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. Full Link Plaza Tower A 11/F. , No. 18 Chaoyangmenwai Ave. , Beijing 100020 P. R. C. TEL:86-10-6588-0558 FAX:86-10-6588-0855 URL: http://www. sony. com. cn 25 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. [. . . ]