Sony ODS-D280U User manual

Optical Disc Archive Drive Unit
ODS-D55U
ODS-D77U
ODS-D77UA
ODS-D280U
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
3rd Edition (Revised 3)

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features ...........................................................................4
1-2 Example of Use ...............................................................4
1-3 Recommended Software ................................................5
1-3-1 List of Software .......................................................5
1-3-2 System Requirements.............................................6
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
2-1 Front Panel ....................................................................10
2-2 Rear Panel......................................................................12
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-1 Setting Up the Unit........................................................14
3-2 Software Installation .....................................................14
3-2-1 Windows Installation .............................................15
3-2-2 Macintosh Installation ...........................................15
3-2-3 Linux Installation ...................................................15
3-3 Connections and Settings............................................16
3-3-1 Connecting to a Computer ...................................16
3-4 Power Preparations ......................................................16
3-5 Handling Media..............................................................17
3-5-1 Media Used for Reading and Writing ...................17
3-5-2 Notes on Handling................................................18
3-5-3 Cartridge Memory.................................................19
3-5-4 Write-Protecting Media .........................................19
3-5-5 Injecting or Ejecting a Cartridge...........................20
Chapter 4 Using the Software
4-1 Starting and Exiting the Utility Software.....................21
4-1-1 Starting/Displaying ...............................................21
4-1-2 Exiting/Closing the Console Window....................21

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Table of Contents
4-2 Starting and Exiting the Optical Disc Archive
Filer................................................................................22
4-2-1 Starting .................................................................22
4-2-2 Exiting ...................................................................23
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation .......................................... 24
Condensation.................................................................24
About reducing the risk of knocking this unit.................24
Shipping and transportation of the unit..........................24
About the read time of files ............................................24
About the write time of files............................................24
Replacing the air filter (ODS-D280U).............................25
Long-term loading of cartridges ....................................25
Specifications ..................................................................... 25

Chapter
1
41-1 Features / 1-2 Example of Use
Chapter 1 Overview
Overview
1-1 Features
The features of the ODS-D55U/D77U/
D77UA/D280U include the following.
• Writable and readable the large
amount of data with one cartridge
• Supported for both types of
cartridges, write-once and rewritable
• IT-friendly system through USB
interface
• Writable any user data as computer
data
• Usable as an external device from a
computer
• Check device and media
information, operate media, and
make settings using the Utility
Software
• File transfer and job management
using the Optical Disc Archive Filer
• Intuitive management of content
realized with Content Manager.
1-2 Example of
Use
The following figure shows an example
of the shelf management control
system for reading or writing material
on a computer connected to this unit.
DC IN
AC
adapter
USB cable
ODS-D55U
ODS-D77UA
ODS-D280U
Computer
Shelf
management
Optical Disc
Archive Cartridge

5
1-3 Recommended Software
Chapter 1 Overview
1-3 Recommended Software
1-3-1 List of Software
Download the following software from the Sony Professional Products site for use
with this unit.
Software Supported OS Function Source
Optical Disc
Archive Software
Windows/
Macintosh/
Linux
Basic software that allows you
to read/write files with the
computer connected to this
unit.
Note
Install this software in advance
before connecting this unit to
the computer.
Download from
the Sony
Creative
Software site a)
or Sony
Professional
Products site b)
Utility Software
(Optical Disc
Archive Utility)
Windows/
Macintosh/
Linux
Provides the following functions
on a computer connected to
this unit.
• Display device and media
information
• Rollback media
• Format media
• Finalize media (when using
Write-once media)
• Recover broken files
• Duplicate volume
• Update firmware
• Make settings
Note
The Utility Software and Optical
Disc Archive Filer are installed
automatically when you install
the Optical Disc Archive
Software.

61-3 Recommended Software
Chapter 1 Overview
a) Sony Creative Software site
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/
b) Sony Professional Products site
•U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
•Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
•Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
•Europe http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro
•Middle East,
Africa http://sony-psmea.com
•Russia http://sony.ru/pro/
•Brazil http://sonypro.com.br
•Australia http://pro.sony.com.au
•New Zealand http://pro.sony.co.nz
•Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
•Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
•Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
•China http://pro.sony.com.cn
•India http://pro.sony.co.in
C)Each Optical Disc Archive Drive Unit has
one Content Manager serial number. One
serial number can only be used for one
computer.
When using two or more computers,
purchase additional serial numbers from
the Sony Professional Products site.
1-3-2 System Requirements
The Optical Disc Archive Software and
the Utility Software have been tested
and found to run under the following
conditions.
For system requirements of Content Manager,
see Help in “Content Manager.”
These test results may not apply to all
computers.
Optical Disc
Archive Filer
Windows/
Macintosh
Provides the following functions
on a computer connected to
this unit.
• File transfer (Archive/
Retrieve)
• File transfer from an FTP
server
• Job operation
• Create File List
• Make settings
Download from
the Sony
Creative
Software site a)
or Sony
Professional
Products site b)
Content Manager Windows/
Macintosh
This software provides the
versatile functions to manage
your contents that enable you to
take full advantage of Optical
Disc Archive Drive Unit.
To use this software,
authentication by inputting the
serial number of Content
Manager C) is required. For
details, refer to Help in “Content
Manager.”
Software Supported OS Function Source
Note

7
1-3 Recommended Software
Chapter 1 Overview
Windows
ODS-D55U/D77U/D77UA
a) When connecting this unit with a Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0), an acceptable
data-transfer rate may not be available.
ODS-D280U
Item Requirement
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2 GHz or higher
Memory 2 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Operating
system
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
(Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) host controller required.) a)
Item Requirement
Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2.27GHz or
higher
Memory 4 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
32 GB + 32 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Operating
system
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
Other SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)

81-3 Recommended Software
Chapter 1 Overview
Macintosh
ODS-D55U/D77U/D77UA
a) Compatible with the USB port of a
Macintosh machine only.
b) When connecting this unit with a Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0), an acceptable
data-transfer rate may not be available.
ODS-D280U
a) Compatible with the USB port of a
Macintosh machine only.
Item Requirement
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2 GHz or higher
Memory 2 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Operating
system
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.) a)
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
(Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) host controller required.) b)
Item Requirement
Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2.27GHz or
higher
Memory 4 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
32 GB + 32 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Operating
system
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
Other SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.) a)

9
1-3 Recommended Software
Chapter 1 Overview
Linux
ODS-D55U/D77U/D77UA
a) When connecting this unit with a Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0), an acceptable
data-transfer rate may not be available.
ODS-D280U
For more details of software, see page 21.
• The maximum number of
connectable units is four.
• Optical Disc Archive Software does
not support PowerPC or Mac OS X
10.5 or earlier.
• The operation is not guaranteed
when connecting the unit via a USB
hub.
Item Requirement
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2 GHz or higher
Memory 2 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Operating
system
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
(Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) host controller required.) a)
Item Requirement
Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2.27GHz or
higher
Memory 4 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
32 GB + 32 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Operating
system
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
Other SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
Notes

Chapter
2
10 2-1 Front Panel
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
Names and Functions
of Parts
2-1 Front Panel
a(power) indicator
Lights green when the 1(power)
button is on.
b1(power) button
Switches the power on and off.
• Make sure you eject the cartridge
from this unit before turning the
power off. Be sure to eject the
cartridge especially before moving
this unit.
• If you turn the power off with the
cartridge injected, the cartridge is
ejected automatically. The
(power) indicator and
CARTRIDGE IN indicator on the rear
panel maintain lit. The CARTRIDGE
IN indicator on the front panel flashes
four times a second. (ODS-D280U)
cACCESS indicator
Flashes blue when the media is being
accessed from the computer.
However, this indicator flashes once a
second while writing the media
management data to the media is
being held after the media access is
finished.
During this data write hold time, you
can still perform the operations
including ejection of the cartridge and
an operation from the computer.
The operation is actually processed
after the media management data
writing is completed.
The media management data writing is
held for about 5 seconds.
Upon expiration of the data write hold
time shown above, the media
management data writing begins even
if you do not eject the cartridge or
perform any operation from the
computer.
Do not press the 1(power) button to
turn off, or do not disconnect either the
power cord or USB cable while the
ACCESS indicator is lighting or
flashing. Doing so may lead to loss of
data on the media.
Notes
Note