Sony SDT-S9000/BM User manual

SDT-S9000/BM
DDS Drive Unit
3-860-267-12(1)
User’s Guide

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 1997
SDT-S9000/BM
DDS Drive Unit
User's Guide

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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 Sony 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.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Note: 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.

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NOTICE
THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR USA AND CANADA ONLY.
If shipped to USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below for
220-240 V operation.
If shipped to CANADA, use the CSA CERTIFIED power cord specified
below for 220-240 V operation.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD
Plug Cap Tandem blade with ground pin.
(NEMA 6-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SVT or SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires.
Length Maximum 14.7 feet (4.5m)
Rating Minimum 10A, 250 V
NOTICE
This notice is applicable for countries other than USA and Canada.
In the countries other than USA and Canada, use the power cord set
approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries
where this unit is to be used.

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English
Table of Contents
How to Use this Guide ...................................................................... 5
Part 1
Introduction
About DDS Drives ............................................................................. 6
Features....................................................................................................6
Usable Cartridges ....................................................................................7
System Components ................................................................................ 7
Part Names and Functions ............................................................... 8
Front Panel...............................................................................................8
Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 10
Part 2
Preparation
Supplied Items................................................................................. 11
Interconnections ............................................................................. 12
SCSI ID Setting ................................................................................ 13
Configuration Switches Setting ..................................................... 13
Part 3
Operation
How to use the DDS Drive .............................................................. 15
Cartridge Removal................................................................................. 16
Taking Care of the Drive ................................................................. 17
Safety Considerations ............................................................................ 17
Avoiding Damage .................................................................................. 17
Taking Care of Cartridges............................................................... 19
Use Precautions ..................................................................................... 19
Storage Precautions ............................................................................... 19
Head Cleaning ................................................................................. 20
How to Clean ......................................................................................... 20
Specifications(SDT-S9000/BM) ...................................................... 21
Third Party Support Contact (In the USA) .....................................22
Appendix
Part 4
Care and
Maintenance

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How to Use this Guide
This Guide describes the DDS Drive Unit SDT-S9000/BM , and how to take
care of it. Please read it carefully before using the unit, and keep it handy for
future reference.
The Guide consists of four parts, plus the specifications. Refer to the parts
that relate to your use of the drive.
Part 1 describes the features of the drive, its system components, and the
name and function of each part.
Part 2 describes the necessary connections between the drive and the host
computer. If other SCSI devices are being used, you may need to change the
SCSI ID setting. Read this part if you are installing the drive.
Part 3 describes how to use the drive, including how to turn it on, and how to
insert and remove cartridges. Read this part if you are going to operate the
drive.
Part 4 describes how to take care of the drive and cartridges, and how to
clean the drive heads. Read this part before using the drive.
The Specifications appendix provides the major specifications of the SDT-
S9000/BM.

6Part 1. Introduction
Part 1. Introduction
About DDS Drives
The SDT-S9000/BM is an external DDS drive unit that uses data cartridges
conforming to the DDS-3 format and DDS-2 format. The SDT-S9000/BM
supports DDS-1, DDS-2 and DDS-3 formats.
Features
The DDS Drive Unit SDT-S9000/BM has the following features:
• The Digital Data Storage format provides a huge data storage capacity on
DDS-1/DDS-2/DDS-3 data cartridges.
• Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee
high data reliability.
• Data Compression provides 24 gigabytes of storage on a 125 m tape-length
cartridge.*1
The native capacity is 12 gigabytes of storage on a 125 m tape-length
cartridge.
• Stored data are automatically checked for compression.
• The SCSI-2 (ANSI SCSI-2 X3T9.2/86-109 REV.10C) interface is fully
supported for host computer access.
• Read/Write operation is available with both DDS-1, DDS-2 and DDS-3
format.
• Automatic Super Head Cleaner
*1 This is assuming 2 : 1 compression ratio.
The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies according to system
environment and data type.

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Useable Cartridges
Data cartridges used with the SDT-S9000/BM must be marked with the
DDS-1, DDS-2 or DDS-3 logo.
DDS-3 Logo DDS-2 Logo DDS-1 logo
CAUTION:
Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for DDS (do not use
DAT cartridges for music).
System Components
The SDT-S9000/BM connects to the host computer via a SCSI-2 interface.
SDT-S9000/BM
(This Device) Peripheral Devices
Host Computer
Part 1. Introduction

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Part Names and Functions
Front panel
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2
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6
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POWER BUSY TAPE STATUS EJECT
1DDS Data Cartridge Receptacle
See page 15 for information on inserting and removing a DDS data
cartridge.
2EJECT Button
Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive.
3STATUS Indicator
Lights when an inserted cartridge is write-protected. This indicator also
lights under the following conditions:
Drive needs cleaning: repeating long-on, short-off
blinking.
End of Tape during cleaning: repeating blinking (same on-off
interval).
Drive Malfunctioning: repeating short-on (once or twice),
long-off blinking.
4TAPE Indicator
When a DDS cartridge is installed, this indicator lights. This also lights
under the following conditions:
Inserting and removing repeated blinking (same on-off
a cartridge: interval).
Cartridge deteriorated: alternating long-short blinking.
Part 1. Introduction

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5BUSY Indicator
Lights when data is being transferred through the SCSI interface. This
indicator also lights under the following conditions:
Drive is reading or writing repeated blinking (same on-off
normally: interval).
6POWER Indicator
Lights while the drive is on.
7POWER Switch
Press to turn the drive on or off.
Part 1. Introduction