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Aiwa TD-UM8000 Hardware Installation Manual

Aiwa TD-UM8000 Hardware Installation Manual

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TD-UM8000

TAPE DRIVE

Hardware Requirements
Use this unit with an Apple Macintosh computer that has a
USB port.
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.
Model No.
TD-U8000
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Tape Drive

    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. Model No. TD-U8000 Serial No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Notes on Operation ..............4 System Prerequisites ................... 6 Overview .....................7 About USB ......................7 Tape Cartridge Compatibility ................7 Preparation ....................8 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............8 Names and Function of Parts ................9 Installation of the Backup Software ..............

  • Page 4: Important Notes On Operation

    Important Notes on Operation Limitation of liability Under no circumstances can Aiwa Co., Ltd. accept liability for incidental or consequential damage to data recorded on tapes due to malfunctions or improper operation of this unit. Warning • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this unit. Doing so can result in malfunctions or accidents.

  • Page 5: Operating Conditions

    Turning the unit on and off After turning off the power, be sure to wait for at least 10 seconds before turning the unit on again; otherwise the unit may malfunction and data read/write operations may not be correctly effectuated. Read/write head cleaning When cleaning the read/write head, use only the Imation NS Head Cleaning Cartridge.

  • Page 6: System Prerequisites

    Important Notes on Operation System Prerequisites Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that you have the necessary hardware and information. Hardware Requrements To install this unit, make sure that your computer is an Apple Power Mac G3 or iMac that is equipped with the following: •...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview This tape drive is designed as a backup device for installation to an Apple Power Mac G3 or an Apple iMac. This unit is equipped with a USB port, and can easily be connected and used with your Mac. This unit can read and write QIC-3095 formatted data, and has a compressed data storage capacity of 8 GB.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Checking the Contents of the Package Before connecting this unit in your computer, make sure that the package contains the following items. Tape drive USB cable Backup software • Hardware Installation Manual Note Remember to keep all packing materials for later use, especially the polystyrene foam cushioning and the antistatic bag which contains the tape drive.

  • Page 9: Names And Function Of Parts

    Names and Function of Parts Tape cartridge slot STATUS indicator ACCESS indicator POWER indicator Front panel Power switch Cooling fan (underneath) AC power cord USB connector (TO COMPUTER) Rear panel...

  • Page 10: Installation Of The Backup Software

    Preparation Installation of the Backup Software Before connecting this unit to your Mac, install the supplied backup software. Turn on your Mac and wait for Mac OS to start. Put the backup software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive to install the backup software. The following window is displayed on the desktop.

  • Page 11: Setting The Tape Drive

    The following window appears. Select “Easy Install”, then click on the Install button. Select Easy Install. Click. After completing the installation, click on the Restart button. This completes the installation of the backup software. MEMO The device driver for this unit will be installed into the Extensions folder in the System folder.

  • Page 12: Connection & Disconnection

    Connection & Disconnection Note Before connecting this unit to your Mac, install the supplied backup software. Connect the AC power cord of this unit to an AC outlet (120V AC, 60Hz). Press the power switch to turn on this unit. The POWER indicator lights up.
  • Page 13 To disconnect this unit, follow the following procedure. Quit the tape backup program, then wait until the ACCESS indicator goes off. Remove the tape cartridge. Disconnect the USB cable. Press the power switch to turn off this unit. Disconnect the AC power cord of this unit from an AC outlet.

  • Page 14: Drive Operation And Maintenance

    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).
  • Page 15 Cautions • Note that the ACCESS 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.

  • Page 16: Cleaning The Read/Write Head

    To avoid damaging the head when cleaning, use only the Imation TRAVAN NS Head Cleaning Cartridge. The cleaning cartridge tested and approved by AIWA for use with this unit is the Imation TRAVAN NS Head Cleaning Cartridge. • Never use other head cleaning cartridges or cleaning kits.

  • Page 17: Starting The Backup Software

    Starting the Backup Software This section describes instructions on how to start the backup software. For detailed explanations of backup operations, refer to the online Help or Retrospect User’s Guide. PDF. Insert a tape cartridge into the tape cartridge slot. Double click on the Retrospect folder in the Macintosh HD.
  • Page 18 “An 8 GB backup is not possible on a TR-4” (next page). • AIWA recommends to compare and verify each backed up file with the original file after performing a backup, to ensure the reliability of the each backed up file.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting • The tape drive has not been recognized a) The supplied backup software has not been installed (See page 10) . b) The USB cable has not been plugged in completely (See page 12) . c) A non-shielded (low-speed type) USB cable or extension USB cable is being used.

  • Page 20: Appendix

    2) Click on the Devices button. The backup software automatically scans all of the backup storage devices connected to your computer. 3) “AIWA Travan” will be displayed on the Storage Devices window, if this unit is recognized by your computer.

  • Page 21: Technical Support

    (e) Make sure the unit is in an area where both it and a telephone are easily accessible. (f) Call AIWA Technical Support at the hours and numbers listed on the cover of this manual. The technical support staff will ask several questions regarding the problem.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Interface Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. EMI/EMC I FCC Part 15B, Class B Declaration of Conformity Company name: AIWA DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. Address: 1932 E. Deere Avenue, Suite 230 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone Number: 949-252-1800...
  • Page 23 EMI/EMC 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.
  • Page 24 To call Technical Support regarding the Backup Software Dantz Development Corporation 4 Orinda Way, Building C Orinda, CA 94563 USA Standard Technical Support: Phone (925)-253-3050 World Wide Web: www.dantz.com Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, Friday: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Pacific time. General information: info@dantz.com (E-Mail) 8Z-XSX-901-01 990405AMK-H-Y0...

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