FOR-A LTR-200HS7 User manual

LTR-200HS7
LTO-7 Video Archiving Recorder
1st Edition
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Caution
Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect the power cord via the power plug only. Do not pull on the cable portion.
Stop
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged cord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check the power cord for excessive
wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
Caution
Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into the AC outlet.
[Grounding]
Caution
Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock.
Hazard
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
[Operation]
Hazard
Do not operate the unit under hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheric
conditions. Doing so could result in fire, explosion, or other hazardous results.
Hazard
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing so
could result in fire, other hazards, or a unit malfunction.
If a foreign material does enter the unit, turn the power off and immediately disconnect
the power cord. Remove the material and contact an authorized service representative if
damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Caution
Handle with care to avoid impact shock during transit, which may cause malfunction.
When you need to transport the unit, use the original or suitable alternative packing
material.

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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to the
unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal
servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Stop
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even after
the power has been disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous.
Hazard
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating the unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or a
unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
Caution
If abnormal odors or noises are noticed coming from the unit, immediately turn the
power off and disconnect the power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to the above occur, contact an authorized service representative
before attempting to operate the unit again.
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
Caution
To rack-mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Doing so may cause damage to the internal circuits
or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet that are attached to the unit, do
not reinsert the screws that secure the rubber feet.
[Consumables]
Caution
Consumable items that are used in the unit must be periodically replaced. For further
details on which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used, such
items should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing consumable items,
contact your dealer.

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Precautions for LTO Tape/Drive Use
Although our products are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment, please keep in mind the
following points.
1. Recording may suddenly abort due to a hardware malfunction or unexpected failure in rare
cases.
We cannot guarantee or be held responsible for the loss or modification of contents.
2. We highly recommend configuring a redundant LTO system, due to the possibility of data
recording, writing, playing or loading failure caused by an LTO tape or drive malfunction.
3. If an error occurs while reading or writing the LTO tape, a number will be displayed on the
single-character display (SCD) (see 5-1-1. “Status Lights”) to the right of the LTO tape
cartridge loading slot. In such case, see Appendix A-1. “Error Codes and Messages.”
4. Do not press the FORCE EJECT button (small hole or blue round button) for more than 10 sec.
(LTO tape data may otherwise become corrupted) unless it is for an emergency (tape cannot
eject, etc.).
5. To write-protect tapes, eject an LTO tape from the drive and slide the write-protect switch to
close the opening. Do not slide the switch while an LTO tape is in the drive.
6. If LTO tapes are not to be used for long periods of time, eject them from drive/s in the proper
manner and store them in their plastic container to protect them from dust, dirt, or other foreign
materials. Do not keep them in LTO drive/s. Doing so will result in errors.
7. Before powering ON the LTO unit, ensure that no condensation has formed on the unit, which
may result in malfunction. Do not power on the unit until moisture has evaporated and the unit
temperature is closer to the ambient temperature. Waiting for about 4 hours before use is
recommended when moving the unit from a cold to warm environment or vice versa.
8. When moving LTO tapes to a location having different environmental temperature / humidity
conditions, allow enough time for the tapes to gradually adapt to the new environment before
reading or writing to them. Over 5 hours may be requied if the temperature difference is
greater than 7ºC or the difference in relative humidity is greater than 13%. More than 13 hours
may be required if the temperature difference is greater than 13ºC or the difference in relative
humidity is greater than 27%. Insufficient adaptation may cause reading or writing errors.
9. Writing retry operations may occur depending on LTO tape or head conditions and reduce the
amount of available free space on tapes. Tape data, therefore, may in some cases be unable
to be copied due to space restrictions caused by retries. To use auto-copy functions, set the
maximum amount of tape cartridge usage to less than 90%.
10. FOR-A Company and its resellers are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damage in any way related to products (including without limitation damages for
lost profits and/or data).

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* Please note that we will not be liable for any loss or damages arising from or resulting in the use of this product.
* The product specifications and the information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
* Refer to Appendix C for IBM LTFS details.
* MediaConcierge is a trademark of FOR-A Company Limited.
* AVC-Intra and DVCPRO are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
* Microsoft, Microsoft Windows and Windows Media Technology are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* LTO is a trademark of HP, IBM and Quantum.
* MP-Factory(R)5.0
Copyright (C) 1998-2010 KDDI R&D Labs. Inc.
KDDI R&D LABS, MP-Factory and their logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of KDDI Corporation
or KDDI R&D Laboratories Inc..
STL
The following software License applies to the STL (Standard Template Library) implementation used bythe MXFComponentSuite:
Copyright (c) 1994 Hewlett-Packard Company
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without
fee, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice
appear in supporting documentation.
Hewlett-Packard Company makes no representations about the suitability of this software for any purpose. It is provided "as is"
without express or implied warranty.
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Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without
fee, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice
appear in supporting documentation. Silicon Graphics makes no representations about the suitability of this software for any
purpose.
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LIBSSH2
Copyright (c) 2004-2007 Sara Golemon <[e-mail]>
Copyright (c) 2005,2006 Mikhail Gusarov <[e-mail]>
Copyright (c) 2006-2007 The Written Word, Inc.
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All rights reserved.
Intel(R) JPEG Library 1.5
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* All other trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
LTR-200HS7 units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment.
Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and
operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing lists below.
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
LTR-200HS7
1
AC Cord
1 set
Cable Retainer included
LTO cleaning cartridge
1
CD-ROM
1
LTR-200HS7 Operation Manual (PDF)
LTR-NAS Operation Manual (PDF)
LTR-PD-SD Operation Manual (PDF)
LTR-PRS Operation Manual (PDF)
LTO Series Usage Notes (PDF)
Tutorial
1
Unpacking
1
Option
ITEM
QTY
LTR-NAS
NAS Storage Recording for LTR-200HS7 (Software plugin)
LTR-PD-SD
DVCPRO SD Codec for LTR-200HS7 (Software plugin)
LTR-PRS
Apple ProRes Codec for LTR-200HS7 (Software plugin)
Check
Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are
missing, inform your supplier immediately.

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting............................................................................................................................11
1-1. Welcome ............................................................................................................................11
1-2. Features.............................................................................................................................11
1-3. Concerning This Manual....................................................................................................11
1-4. Features.............................................................................................................................12
1-5. Operating Environment......................................................................................................12
1-6. Applicable LTO Tape .........................................................................................................12
2. Preparations................................................................................................................................13
2-1. Connections .......................................................................................................................13
2-2. Menu Control......................................................................................................................13
2-3. Turning the Power On and Off...........................................................................................14
2-3-1. Turning the Power On.................................................................................................14
2-3-2. Turning the Power Off.................................................................................................15
2-4. Handling the LTO Tape Cartridges....................................................................................16
2-4-1. Inserting and Mounting a Tape Cartridge...................................................................16
2-4-2. Unloading an LTO Tape Cartridge..............................................................................17
2-4-3. Formatting an LTO Tape Cartridge.............................................................................17
2-4-4. Copying an LTO Tape Cartridge.................................................................................18
3. Recording and Playback .............................................................................................................21
3-1. Recording...........................................................................................................................21
3-2. Playback.............................................................................................................................22
4. Operation Screens ......................................................................................................................23
4-1. Main Menu Screen.............................................................................................................23
4-2. LTO Operations Screen.....................................................................................................25
4-3. File List Screen...................................................................................................................26
4-3-1. File Operation Screen.................................................................................................27
4-3-2. Search Filter Settings Screen.....................................................................................31
4-4. Timecode Display and Setting Screen (Recording)...........................................................32
4-5. Timecode Display and Setting Screen (Playback) ............................................................32
4-6. Metadata Display and Setting Screen................................................................................33
4-7. Setting Screens..................................................................................................................35
4-7-1. Recording Settings #1 Screen....................................................................................35
4-7-2. Recording Settings #2 Screen....................................................................................37
4-7-3. System Settings Screen..............................................................................................40
4-7-4. Input Signal Settings Screen.......................................................................................44
4-7-5. Save/Recall Settings Screen ......................................................................................45
4-8. File I/O Mode Screen.........................................................................................................46
4-8-1. FTP Clients .................................................................................................................47
4-9. Show All Files Screen........................................................................................................49
4-10. Maintenance Menu Screen..............................................................................................49
4-10-1. LTO Driver Maintenance Menu Screen....................................................................50
4-10-2. Saving the System Log.............................................................................................52
4-10-3. Interface and System Setting Menu Screen.............................................................53
4-10-4. Version Information Screen......................................................................................61
4-10-5. Remote Support Screen ...........................................................................................61
4-11. Remote Mode Screen......................................................................................................62
4-12. Scheduled Recording Screen..........................................................................................62
4-12-1. Setting / Editing Recording Schedules .....................................................................63
4-12-2. Executing/Stopping Scheduled Recordings .............................................................64
4-13. OP-Atom to OP-1a Conversion (OP-Atom Ingest)..........................................................65
5. Panel Descriptions ......................................................................................................................66
5-1. Front Panel.........................................................................................................................66
5-1-1. Status Lights ...............................................................................................................67

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5-1-2. Switches......................................................................................................................67
5-1-3. Monitoring Screen.......................................................................................................68
5-1-3-1. Decoding/Encoding Status .................................................................................69
5-1-3-2. Start and End Timecode Display........................................................................70
5-1-4. Recording and Playback Control Area........................................................................71
5-1-5. Menu Control Area......................................................................................................72
5-1-6. Search Operation Area...............................................................................................73
5-2. Rear Panel .........................................................................................................................74
5-2-1. Digital Audio Input/Output Area..................................................................................75
5-2-2. SDI Input/Output Area.................................................................................................75
5-2-3. LTC Input/Output Area................................................................................................76
5-2-4. RS-422........................................................................................................................76
5-2-5. GPI/ALARM.................................................................................................................77
5-2-6. Power Supply Area .....................................................................................................78
6. Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................79
7. Restrictions..................................................................................................................................83
7-1. Recording...........................................................................................................................83
7-2. Playback.............................................................................................................................85
7-3. Miscellaneous.....................................................................................................................85
7-4. Supported LTO Tape .........................................................................................................86
8. Specifications and Dimensions...................................................................................................87
8-1. Specifications.....................................................................................................................87
8-2. Proxy Video........................................................................................................................89
8-2-1. H.264 File....................................................................................................................89
8-2-2. Windows Media File....................................................................................................89
8-3. LTO-5 Basic Performance..................................................................................................90
8-4. LTO-6 Basic Performance..................................................................................................90
8-5. LTO-7 Basic Performance..................................................................................................90
8-6. External Dimensions..........................................................................................................91
Appendix A. SCD Error Codes......................................................................................................A-1
A-1. Error Codes and Messages.............................................................................................A-2
A-2. Maintenance Mode..........................................................................................................A-6
A-2-1. Entering Maintenance Mode.....................................................................................A-6
A-2-2. Exiting Maintenance Mode.......................................................................................A-6
A-3. Run LTO Drive Diagnostics.............................................................................................A-6
A-4. Test Head ........................................................................................................................A-7
A-5. Test LTO Cartridge & Media............................................................................................A-7
A-6. Cleaning the LTO Drive Head .........................................................................................A-8
A-7. Write Performance Test...................................................................................................A-8
Appendix B. How to Reset BIOS...................................................................................................B-1
B-1.Opening BIOS Setup Menu..............................................................................................B-1
B-2. Setting Procedure............................................................................................................B-2
Appendix C. IBM LTFS..................................................................................................................C-1

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing an LTR-200HS7 LTO Video Archiving Recorder you have entered
the world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope
you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system controllers,
which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems. Whatever
your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing service to
you.
1-2. Features
This instruction manual describes how to operate the LTR-200HS7.
The LTR-200HS7 video archiving recorder contains, in adding to an LTO drive, MPEG-2, DNxHD,
and AVC-Intra/DVCPRO codecs. By compressing HD/SD-SDI input signals into the selected
codec, it can record them on LTO tapes as MXF files. It can also play the files recorded on the LTO
tapes and output their data as HD/SD-SDI signals. It uses file input/output functions and FTP client
software to read and write the files on the LTO tapes. Furthermore, using an IBM LTFS file system,
the files recorded by this archiving system on LTO tapes can be read by other systems and the
LTO tapes can be used as media for material or program changes.
1-3. Concerning This Manual
Please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure that you use the software correctly. After
reading the manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
This instruction manual uses the following methods of expression.
Characters printed in bold in the text indicate screen names and characters and words that are
to be emphasized.
Ex.: If the [Power] button is pressed, a message as shown below appears.
Characters in bold enclosed between square brackets [ ] in the text indicate the names of the
unit’s swithces or buttons.
Ex.: [MENU] button, etc.
Characters contained between quotation marks in the text indicate the names of on-screen
selection items, manual chapters, or keyboard keys.
Example: "1-3. Features," etc.
Text enclosed in double boxes consists of checkpoints or precautions.
Ex.:
It takes about 3 minutes for the unit to be operable after its power has been turned on.
Text enclosed inside boxes formed using dotted lines consist of shortcuts or other reference
items.
Ex.:
In recording mode, this LTO Operations screen can be displayed simply by pressing the
[LTO] button.

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1-4. Features
Real-time recording of programs and materials as files on LTO tape cartridges
MPEG-2, DNxHD, and AVC-Intra/DVCPRO codecs incorporated
MXF OP-1a file format with extensive general-purpose capabilities supported
LTO tape: The current IT industry standard storage media in use
File reading and writing from PC the same as withoursegular external storage media enabled
by IBM LTFS
3RU half-rack size dimensions
LCD monitor for verifying material status and operational procedures provided
External VTR control during recording supported using RS-422
File input/output using gigabit Ethernet port
Bar code reader or keyboard connection via USB 2.0/3.0 connector supported
Linkup with MediaConcierge and other external products enabled
1-5. Operating Environment
The table below lists the equipment which is usually connected to the unit.
Equipment
Description
Video monitor
Displays the images output from SDI OUT.
USB keyboard
Used to input characters in the Metadata screen, etc. (For
details, refer to “2-4-3. Formatting an LTO Tape Cartridge” and
“4-6. Metadata Display and Setting Screen.”)
USB bar code reader
(keyboard type)
Used to register LTO tape media ID bar codes. (For details,
refer to “2-4-3. Formatting an LTO Tape Cartridge”.)
VTR
Used in VTR recording. (For details, refer to “5-1-3-2. Start and
End Timecode Display.”)
PC
This is used to read and write files on LTO tapes directly in
File I/O mode. (For details, refer to “4-8. File I/O Mode Screen.”)
* Provide an LTO cleaning cartridge that supports the LTO-7 drive format. (The LTO drive automatically
determines whether cleaning is necessary.)
* If a power outage occurs during recording, LTO tape cartridge recovery may take time or recorded files
may be lost. Use of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is recommended in critical environments.
1-6. Applicable LTO Tape
LTO tapes as shown in the table below are applicable to LTR-200HS7.
Type
Reading
Writing
Formatting
LTO-5

-
-
LTO-6



LTO-7



When data are written in LTO-5, the file is not saved. Also, file moving and deletion cannot
be done.
WORM cartridge is not applicable.

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2. Preparations
2-1. Connections
The USB keyboard and USB bar code reader can also be connected to the front panel
USB connectors.
An RS-422 cable is used to automatically control the VTR from the LTR recorder when
recording from the VTR.
2-2. Menu Control
All screens can be displayed from the Main Menu screen which appears when the [MENU] button
is pressed. For details, refer to “4-1. Main Menu Screen.”
The [META], [TC] and [LTO] shortcut buttons display the Metadata screen, Timecode screen and
LTO Operations screen, respectively. For details, refer to “5-1-5. Menu Control Area.”
PC (Used to read and write LTO tape
files directly in File I/O mode.)
Video
monitor
HD/SD-SDI signal output
HD/SD-SDI
signal
REMOTE IN
(9pin)
HUB
USB keyboard,
USB bar code reader, etc.
RS-422 cable
1/2 3/4
MAINTENANCE GPI/ALARM
LAN1 LAN2 USB1 USB2
1/2 3/4SDI IN
TO EXTERNAL DRIVE
AES OUTAES IN GENLOCK IN
SDI OUT LTC
1 2 3 4 IN OUT
AC100-240V 50/60Hz IN
S/No.
RS-422

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2-3. Turning the Power On and Off
2-3-1. Turning the Power On
Press the power switch to turn on the LTR recorder. The Power LED will light up green and the
message "Please wait…"will appear on the LCD monitor screen.
The message "Please wait…" is
displayed on the screen at startup.
About 3 minutes after the power has
been turned on, a screen similar to
the one shown on the left will
appear on the LCD monitor after
which normal operation is enabled.
LEVEL
PHONES
REV PLAY FWD STOP REC
META TC
SET IN ENTER SET OUT
MENU LTO
VARSHTL
LTO RECORDER LTR-200HS
USB
AUDIO
METER PLAY
LEVEL
REM.1 IN/OUT
REC
LOCK
IN/DUR
MANUALREM.3
2
Power switch
Power LED
Front panel
LCD monitor

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2-3-2. Turning the Power Off
Unplugging the power cable without first shutting down operation may cause
malfunction, such as a mounting error.
Press the [Power] button on the front panel to shut down the system before
unplugging.
The message shown in the figure below is displayed when the [Power] button on the front
panel is pressed. Press the [Power] button again to shut down the system.
It will take several minutes for the power to turn off.
The message "Please wait…" is displayed on the LCD screen during shutdown.
Unplugging the power cable during shutdown can cause trouble. Therefore, first check
that the Power LED has gone off, before unplugging the power cable.

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2-4. Handling the LTO Tape Cartridges
2-4-1. Inserting and Mounting a Tape Cartridge
Before inserting an LTO tape cartridge, be sure that the Monitoring screen is displayed
on the LCD monitor. LTO tape cartridge that is inserted immediately after powering on
may not mount properly.
There are two methods for mounting LTO cartridge tapes: auto-mounting and manual-
mounting. Refer to section 4-10-1. "LTO Driver Maintenance Menu Screen" for more details.
Automatic Tape Mounting
(1) Insert an LTO tape cartridge, pointing in the direction shown in the figure, horizontally.
(2) The LTO tape will automatically mount. (*1,)
Tape Mounting using the Menu
(1) With the LTO tape cartridge pointing in the direction shown in the figure, insert it
horizontally.
(2) Press the [MENU] button to open the Main Menu screen.
(3) Select “LTO Operations” to open the LTO Operations screen.
(4) When the LTO Operations screen has appeared, select “Mount LTO tape” to mount a
tape.(*2)
*1 Note that tapes cannot be automatically mounted if a menu screen other than Monitoring (startup
screen) as shown below has been appears.
*2 It takes 30 seconds to a minute for mounting to be completed. It may take several minutes if there
are many files.

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2-4-2. Unloading an LTO Tape Cartridge
(1) Press the [MENU] button to open the Main Menu screen.
(2) Select “LTO Operations” to open the LTO Operations screen.
(3) When the LTO Operations screen has appeared, select “Eject LTO tape”.
(4) The “Do you unmount the tape?” message appears. Press the [ENTER] button to
unmount the tape.
(5) After the LTO tape has been unmounted, it is ejected automatically.
LTO tape cartridges are designed in such a way that they cannot be unloaded unless
they are reversed all the way to the beginning. As a result, it may take about 3 minutes
for a tape cartridge to eject.
It may take about 20 seconds for a tape cartridge to eject after a tape is rewound to the
beginning.
2-4-3. Formatting an LTO Tape Cartridge
An LTFS file system is utilized in this unit and so the LTO tape cartridge must be
formatted in the LTFS format before they are use.
Eight-character string LTO barcode IDs ending with an “L6” or “L7,” and called “Media
IDs” are printed on tape labels and used to identify LTO tapes in LTR Series devices.
Use a unique media ID for each LTO tape.
LTO barcode labels are unnecessary for LTR units, but required for auto-loading on LTO
tape autoloaders.
(1) Press the [MENU] button to open the Main Menu screen.
(2) Select “LTO Operations” to open the LTO Operations screen.
(3) Select “Format LTO tape.”
(4) The “Please enter ‘Media ID” message appears. Input the bar code ID of the LTO tape
cartridge using a USB bar code reader or USB keyboard. (Input the first six characters of
Media ID. Suffixes such as "Lx" are not needed.) If a USB keyboard or USB bar code
reader is not connected, simply press the [ENTER] button.
(5) The “Do you carry out a format of the tape?” message now appears. Press the
[ENTER] button to format the tape.
When an LTO tape cartridge is formatted, all of its data will be erased. When formatting
is complete, the LTO tape mounts automatically and the media ID is written.

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2-4-4. Copying an LTO Tape Cartridge
Before copying an LTO tape cartridge, format a tape in LTFS on this unit. Unformatted
tapes cannot be used for copying.
(1) Press the [MENU] button to open the Main Menu screen.
(2) Select “LTO Operations” to open the LTO Operations menu screen.
(3) Select “Copy LTO tape (single drive).”
(4) When the “Copy LTO tape (single drive)…” message (see below) appears, press
[ENTER]. *
* If an LTO tape cartridge is already mounted when pressing [ENTER], the LTO tape will automatically
unmount and eject.
(5) When the “Please insert ‘Write Protected…” message (see below left) appears, insert a
write-protected tape cartridge (see below right) and press [ENTER].
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(6) File copying of the LTO tape cartridge automatically starts. *
* The larger the data in the tape, the longer it will take to copy. A file name is displayed during copying.
To Cancel Copying:
1. Press the [MENU] button while either of the following messages is displayed.
2. When the following message appears, press the [ENTER] button to cancel copying.
Pressing the [MENU] button resumes copying.
(7) Once file copying is finished, the LTO tape cartridge automatically unmounts and ejects.
(8) When the “Please insert destination…” message (see below left) appears, insert an
LTFS-formatted writable tape cartridge (see below right) and press [ENTER].
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(9) The data copied in Step (6) is automatically written to the LTO tape. (*)
* Files with the same GroupID and FileID already exist in the destination tape, they are not
overwritten. Media ID cannot be displayed for copied files. A file name is displayed during writing.
To Cancel Writing:
1. Press the [MENU] button while the following message is displayed.
2. When the “The copy process is going…” message appears, press the [ENTER]
button to cancel writing. Pressing the [MENU] button resumes writing.
(10) Once writing is finished, the message "Writing file is done…" (see below) appears.
A. To write to another LTO tape:
Press [ENTER] and repeat Steps (8) to (10).
B. To finish writing
Press [MENU].
Writing may not complete in a single process due to LTO tape cartridge condition. In
such case, press [MENU] and copy the remaining files repeating from step (5).
(11) The message "Finished copying…" will appear. Press [ENTER] or [MENU] to complete
the process. The LTO tape will be automatically ejected.