Sony AITe90-UL Manuel utilisateur

4-670-383-13(2)

Operating Instructions

AIT Drive

AIT-1 TAPE DRIVE

AITe90-UL

2Safety Regulations

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.

MODEL No. for Regulatory Compliance

Your AIT-1 or AIT-2 TAPE DRIVE is assigned the MODEL No. SDX-D420C

or SDX-D520C (respectively) for regulatory compliance certifications. The

number is indicated on the model number label on your drive along with the

rated voltage and current.

For customers in the USA

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved

in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Compliance

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.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with

this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant

to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Safety Regulations 3

English

CAUTION

The main plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect main 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 zugänglich

sein soll.

HINWEIS

Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß ISO

7779.

NOTICE

Use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for

the specific countries where this unit is to be used.

HINWEIS

Die 3-adrige Geräteanschlußleitung muß Typ H05VV-F oder H05VVH2-F

sein und nach DIN VDE 0625 geprüft sein. Der Stecker und die

Gerätesteckdose müssen nach DIN VDE 0620 bzw DIN VDE 0625 geprüft

sein. Der Leitungsquerschnitt kann 0,5 mm2betragen wenn die

Anschlußleitung eine Länge von 2 m nicht überschreitet. Anderenfalls muß

der Leitungsquerschnitt mindestens 0,75 mm2betragen.

If you have any questions about this product, please refer to Sony contact in

the instruction manual.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Trade Name: SONY

Model: SDX-D420C or SDX-D520C

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ 07649 USA

Telephone number: 201-930-6972

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

• Sony cannot accept liability for data written to cartridges lost as a result of using this product.

• Sony bears no responsibility for any financial damages, lost profits, or claims made by third parties

arising from the use of this product.

Table of Contents

How to Use this Guide ...................................................................... 5

Chapter 1

Introduction

About the AIT Drive........................................................................... 6

Features....................................................................................................6

System Requirements ..............................................................................7

Useable Cartridges...................................................................................7

Part Names and Functions............................................................... 8

Front Panel...............................................................................................8

Drive Status .............................................................................................9

Rear Panel..............................................................................................10

Chapter 2

Preparation

Supplied Items................................................................................. 11

Interconnections ............................................................................. 12

i.LINK ...................................................................................................13

Chapter 3

Operation

Using the AIT Drive ..............................................................................15

Removing the Cartridge ........................................................................16

Chapter 4

Care and

Maintenance

Taking Care of the Drive................................................................. 17

Safety Considerations ............................................................................17

Avoiding Damage..................................................................................17

Taking Care of Cartridges .............................................................. 19

Usage Precautions .................................................................................19

Storage Precautions ...............................................................................19

Head Cleaning ................................................................................. 20

Cleaning.................................................................................................20

Appendix Specifications.................................................................................. 21

Sony Contacts ................................................................................. 22

How to Use this Guide 5

How to Use this Guide

This guide describes how to use and care for the AITe90-UL AIT drive.

Please read it carefully before using the drive and save it for future reference.

The guide consists of four chapters and an appendix. Refer to the chapters

that relate to your use of the drive.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Describes the features of the drive, system requirements, and the names and

functions of each part.

Chapter 2 Preparation

Describes the necessary connections between the drive and the host

computer. Read this chapter when you install the drive.

Chapter 3 Operation

Describes how to use the drive, including how to turn it on, and how to insert

and remove cartridges. Read this chapter when you are going to use the drive.

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance

Describes how to take care of the drive and cartridges, and how to clean the

drive heads. Read this chapter before using the drive.

Appendix

Contains the specifications of the drive.

Notation

IEEE 1394 and i.LINK refer to the same type of interface. In this guide, we

have used i.LINK throughout to refer to the interface.

Trademarks

• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• i.LINK™ is a designation referring to IEEE 1394-1995 and IEEE 1394a-

2000. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “ ” are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• All other system names, products, and services are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. The ™ or ® marks do

not appear in this manual.

6Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

About the AIT Drive

The AITe90-UL is an external AIT drive using data cartridges that conform

to the AIT-1 format.

Features

The AITe90-UL AIT drive has the following features.

•Uses the Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) format AIT-1 data cartridges.

AIT-1 data cartridges provide 35 GB of storage (no compression) on a

230-m tape. The Read After Write function and Third Level Error

Correction Code ensure high data reliability.

•The drive comes with a data compression function, providing a maximum

of 91 GB of storage on an AIT-1 data cartridge (230-m tape).*1

•Stored data is automatically checked for compression. The drive can also

read data recorded with other devices.

•The drive is equipped with a USB and i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface. You

can therefore connect the drive to either connector to your computer.

Note

You cannot use the USB and i.LINK interfaces simultaneously.

•The drive supports Hot Plug, which means that you can connect and

disconnect it while the drive and/or your computer is on.

*1 Assuming a 2.6:1 hardware compression ratio.

The actual degree of compression during recording depends on the system environment and

the type of data.

Chapter 1 Introduction 7

System Requirements

The following are the minimum system requirements to use the drive.

•PC/AT-compatible computer (300 MHz or faster)

•Running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98

Second Edition

•CD-ROM drive (to install the software necessary to the drive)

•i.LINK and/or USB interface

Useable Cartridges

The AITe90-UL can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1 logo.

AIT-1 Logo

AIT-1 Data Cartridges

Name Capacity (no compression)

SDX1-35C 35 GB

SDX1-25C 25 GB

AIT Cleaning Cartridges

Name Description

SDX1-CL AIT drive cleaning cartridge

Note

Be sure to use only data cartridges designed specifically for AIT (do not use

8 mm video cartridges) as this may damage the drive.

8Chapter 1 Introduction

Part Names and Functions

Front Panel

POWER

345 6 7

Figure 1-2. Front panel

1AIT Data Cartridge Receptacle

See page 15 for information on inserting and removing a AIT data

cartridge.

2POWER Indicator

Lights while the drive is on.

3BUSY Indicator

Lights when data is transferred through the USB or i.LINK interface. It

also lights in the following situations:

•When reading data from or writing data to a data cartridge

•When inserting or ejecting a data cartridge

4TAPE Indicator

When a AIT cartridge is inserted, the indicator lights. It also lights in the

following situations:

5STATUS Indicator

Lights when the data cartridge in the drive is write-protected. It also in

the following situations:

Inserting and removing a cartridge repeated blinking (same on-off

interval).

Cartridge deteriorated alternating long-short blinking.

Drive needs cleaning repeated long on, short off blinking.

End of tape during cleaning repeated blinking (same on-off

interval).

Drive malfunction repeated short on (once or twice),

long off blinking.

Chapter 1 Introduction 9

6EJECT Button

Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive.

7POWER Switch

Press to turn the drive on or off.

Drive Status

The status of the AITe90-UL can be interpreted by reading the indicators as

follows.

1 pulse (3.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)

1 pulse (0.25 sec on)

2 pulses (0.25 sec on/0.5 sec off)

LED State

BUSY TAPE STATUS Activity Cartridge Other

None None None

✽1None None

Drive

Inserting/Removing

None

Drive

Inserting/Removing

Write-protected

None Inserted

Cleaning tape depleted

None Inserted None

✽1Inserted None

Reading/Writing

Inserted None

Independent

—✽2Inserted Write-protected

Independent Independent

—✽2Inserted Error rate warning✽3

—✽2—✽2—✽2—✽2Cleaning request

—✽2—✽2—✽2—✽2Self-test failure✽4

—✽2—✽2—✽2—✽2Operational error✽4

—✽2—✽2—✽2—✽2Operational error✽5

✽1Data transfer through the USB or i.LINK interface

✽2Not defined

✽3Change cartridges

✽4Reset drive

✽5Eject cartridge

off

1 pulse (0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)

10 Chapter 1 Introduction

Rear Panel

23 4

Figure 1-4. Rear Panel

1AC IN Connector

Connect the supplied power cable here.

2i.LINK Connectors ( )

Connects to the i.LINK connector of the host computer.

3USB Connector ( )

Connects to the USB connector of the host computer or a USB hub.

4Cooling Fan

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