User manual SONY TDP10 INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS

[. . . ] TD-P10 U TAPE DRIVE Hardware Requirements Use this unit with a computer whose parallel port supports the EPP mode or the ECP mode. Hardware Installation Manual To Call Technical Support (800) 920-2673 8:00AM to 5:00PM pacific time, Monday through Friday OWNER'S RECORD For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the bottom of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty. TD-P10 Serial No. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. EMI/EMC s FCC Part 15B, Class B FCC NOTICE 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. [. . . ] (The printer or the device operates only when the tape drive is powered on. ) This unit can read and write AIWA BOLT formatted data, and read QIC-3020 formatted data. This unit can store compressed data of a maximum capacity of 10 GB with an AIWA BOLT 10GB tape cartridge, using the backup software suppplied with this unit. This unit can read and write data which has been compressed by software at a compression rate of 2:1, at a maximum backup speed of 40 MB per minute, provided that this unit is connected to the computer via the Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP). Tape Cartridges Recommended Pre-Formatted Tape Cartridges (Read/Write) Tape Cartridge Type AIWA BOLT 10GB AIWA BOLT 6. 6GB Read Yes Yes Write/Format Yes Yes Capacity * With Compression 10GB 6. 6GB Without Compression 5GB 3. 3GB * The figures for capacity with compression are calculated on the basis of a 2:1 compression ratio. The compression is carried out by software, and the compression ratio depends on the data being compressed. 7 Overview Read-Only Tape Cartridges QIC Format Format QIC-3020 Tape Cartridge Type Manufacturer QIC-EXtra TRAVAN QIC-WIDE XL Verbatim Imation (3M) Sony Imation (3M) Model Number TR-3 EXtra MC 3020 EXtra TR-3 QW3020XLF MC 3000XL-TAUMAT Tape Length 1, 000 ft 1, 000 ft 750 ft 400 ft 400 ft 8 System Prerequisites Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that you have the necessary hardware and information. Hardware Requirements To install this unit, your computer must be a 486-, or Pentium-based computer that has the following: · A parallel port (printer port) · A CD-ROM drive to install the backup software It is strongly recommended to use this unit with a computer whose parallel port supports the EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) mode or the ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) mode. Data backup speed may be considerably slowed down when using the standard type or bi-directional type parallel port. If overtightened, it may become impossible to disconnect the cable. Slots 5 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet (120V AC, 60Hz). to an AC outlet 14 Drive Operation and Maintenance Turning the Power On Turn on the tape drive, the printer and the computer in the following order. 1 The tape drive 2 The printer 3 The computer Note If you turn on the computer before turning on the tape drive, you cannot control the tape drive from the computer. Press the upper side of the power switch on the rear to turn on the tape drive. The POWER indicator lights up. Power switch POWER indicator To turn off the tape drive, press the lower side of the power switch. 15 Drive Operation and Maintenance Write Protection The tape cartridge has a Write-Protect function to prevent recording over existing data on tape. A Write-Protect tab is located on the top side of the tape cartridge in the upper left corner. To write protect a tape cartridge, slide the tab completely to the right (locked position). To allow writing to the tape cartridge, slide the tab completely to the left (unlocked position). Record Write protected RECORD Record Write protected AIWA BOLT 10GB AIWA BOLT 6. 6GB Inserting and Removing Tapes Hold the tape cartridge and insert it as illustrated below. Push the cartridge in until it locks into place with a click. When the cartridge is loaded, the ACCESS indicator on the front panel blinks in green. Once the cartridge is ready for operation at Beginning-Of-Tape (BOT), the ACCESS indicator goes off. Note Wait for about 1 minute until the ACCESS indicator goes off and the cartridge is ready for operation. A mechanical sound is heard during this period, but this is not a problem. 16 Cautions · Note that the indicator blinks in green whenever this unit is being accessed. Do not remove the cartridge from this unit while it is being accessed. · With the tape cartridge in the correct orientation, push it gently in until it clicks. Never force the cartridge if it does not slide in easily. The color of the indicators on the front panel will show the state of the unit as shown below. Indicator (color) ACCESS (green) STSTUS (amber) POWER (green) State Off On Blinking Blinking On Meaning Tape stopped at BOT or no tape in this unit. Tape stopped, but not at BOT Tape in motion Tape drive failure or tape failure Power is turned on. Note If the ACCESS indicator blinks in red, remove the cartridge from the unit, then re-insert it. If the indicator still blinks in red, use a new tape cartridge. Warning Be careful to insert the cartridge the correct way round. If inserted sideways, it can damage the read/write head. 17 Drive Operation and Maintenance Cleaning the Read/Write Head Caution: The Read/Write Head damage This unit adopts the MR (Magneto Resistive) Head for the read/write head so that the high density recording is realized. The MR Head is however very sensitive to moisture. [. . . ] If changing the software compression mode setting does not improve the performance, the computer processing speed may be inadequate. c) Use the Tape Tool provided as part of the backup software to retension the tape. For head cleaning, always follow the instructions in "Cleaning the Read/Write Head" in this manual (page 18). e) If none of these measures eliminates the problem, try using a new tape cartridge. [. . . ]