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Aiwa TD-P10 Hardware Installation Manual

Aiwa td-p10 tape drives: user guide
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TD-P10

TAPE DRIVE

Hardware Requirements
Use this unit with a computer whose parallel port supports
the EPP mode or the ECP mode.
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-P10
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
U
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-P10 Serial No.

  • Page 2: Fcc Notice

    EMI/EMC FCC Part 15B, Class B FCC NOTICE 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation of the Backup Software ...20 Troubleshooting ... 23 Technical Support ...25 Specifications ...27 AIWA BOLT is a trademark of Aiwa Co., Ltd. QIC-EXtra is a trademark of Verbatim Corporation. TRAVAN™ is a trademark of Imation Enterprises Corporation. QIC-WIDE is a trademark of SONY Corporation.

  • 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 operation may not be correctly effectuated. Read/write head cleaning When cleaning the read/write head, be sure to turn the unit off.
  • Page 6 Important Notes on Operation Maximum length of the interface cable The total length of the interface cable from the computer to the tape drive and from the tape drive to the printer should not be more than 10 feet (3 meters). It is not possible to use the printer and tape drive at the same time.

  • Page 7: Overview

    This unit can read and write AIWA BOLT formatted data, and read QIC-3020 formatted data. This unit can store compressed data of a maximum capacity of 10 GB with an AIWA BOLT 10GB tape cartridge, using the backup software suppplied with this unit.
  • Page 8 Overview Read-Only Tape Cartridges Tape Cartridge Format Type QIC-3020 QIC-EXtra TRAVAN QIC-WIDE QIC Format Model Number Manufacturer TR-3 EXtra Verbatim MC 3020 EXtra Imation (3M) TR-3 Sony QW3020XLF Imation (3M) MC 3000XL-TAUMAT Tape Length 1,000 ft 1,000 ft 750 ft 400 ft 400 ft...

  • Page 9: System Prerequisites

    System Prerequisites Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that you have the necessary hardware and information. Hardware Requirements To install this unit, your computer must be a 486-, or Pentium-based computer that has the following: • A parallel port (printer port) •...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Checking the Contents of the Package Before installing this unit in your computer, make sure that the package contains the following items. Tape drive Interface 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 11: Names And Function Of Parts

    Names and Function of Parts Tape cartridge slot STATUS indicator ACCESS indicator POWER indicator Front panel Printer connector (TO PRINTER) Power switch Cooling fan (underneath) AC power cord Connector cover* Interface connector (TO COMPUTER) * When connecting nothing to the printer connector, be sure to attach the connector cover.

  • Page 12: Setting The Tape Drive

    Preparation Setting the Tape Drive You can set this unit either horizontally or vertically. Set the unit on a flat place. Do not, however, place the unit with its bottom or the LED side facing upward . LED side Bottom of the unit NOT THIS WAY! NOT THIS WAY! Note...

  • Page 13: Connection

    The connector cover for the printer connector on the tape drive protects the tape drive from static electricity, and protects the connector from dust and rust. Be sure to fit the connector cover when nothing is connected to the printer connector for a long time. TD-P10 Printer TD-P10 Printer...

  • Page 14: Drive Operation And Maintenance

    If overtightened, it may become impossible to disconnect the cable. Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet (120V AC, 60Hz). TD-P10 Printer Slots to an AC outlet...

  • Page 15: Drive Operation And Maintenance

    Drive Operation and Maintenance Turning the Power On Turn on the tape drive, the printer and the computer in the following order. The tape drive The printer The computer Note If you turn on the computer before turning on the tape drive, you cannot control the tape drive from the computer.

  • Page 16: Write Protection

    To allow writing to the tape cartridge, slide the tab completely to the left (unlocked position). Record Write protected RECORD AIWA BOLT 10GB Inserting and Removing Tapes Hold the tape cartridge and insert it as illustrated below. Push the cartridge in until it locks into place with a click.
  • Page 17 Cautions • Note that the 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 18: Cleaning The Read/Write Head

    Before cleaning the read/write head, make sure this unit is powered on. Follow the instructions included with the cleaning cartridge. Note The cleaning cartridge tested and approved by AIWA for use with this unit is the Geneva C IRTTAPE Cleaning Cartridge ( Part Number: GEN 100-1 ) or Imation TRAVAN NS Dry Process Head Cleaning Cartridge.
  • Page 19 Cleaning the Read/Write Head manually Before cleaning the read/write head manually, make sure this unit is powered off. Hold the access door open and gently wipe the read/write head up and down as shown below. For cleaning, you may use a lint-free cotton swab moistened with more than 90% isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 20: Installation Of The Backup Software

    Installation of the Backup Software This section provides instructions for loading the software driver to enable Windows 95/Windows 98 to operate this unit. For Windows NT Workstation 4.0 , refer to the instructions inside the case of backup software CD-ROM. Put the backup software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive to install the backup software.
  • Page 21 Note To install Direct Tape Access If you have not installed the External Port Driver or the Backup.Exec program itself has not yet been installed, be sure to install the External Port Driver from the CD-ROM before installing and using the Direct Tape Access. Note Depending on the circumstances, it may take a few minutes to display the Setup Complete dialog box after all necessary information is input.
  • Page 22 Installation of the Backup Software Note To use “Ultra ATA Hard Disk Drive” with Windows Using Ultra ATA Hard Disk Drives under Windows supplied backup software may cause a problem; while performing backup, restore or compare operation, your system may be reset or will hang up. To avoid this problem, you must open the Hard Disk Drive’s properties dialog box and check the “DMA”...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    • A 10 GB backup is not possible on an AIWA BOLT formatted AIWA BOLT 10GB a) The basic capacity of an AIWA BOLT 10GB is 5 GB. The figure of 10 GB assumes software data compression at a ratio of 2:1. The compression ratio depends on the data concerned, so a capacity of 10 GB may not always be attainable.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting • The time taken for a backup is much longer than expected a) When reading a large number of small files, the file access time is a significant factor. This is not a malfunction. b) The drive may be stopping frequently because of the time taken for software data compression.

  • Page 25: 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 26 AIWA included an anti-static bag to protect the product. Use both the original anti-static bag and the exterior box (or an equivalent anti-static bag and box) if an AIWA product needs to be returned to AIWA. Failure to do so will void the warranty on the product.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Interface Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. AIWA BOLT Format 5 GB (AIWA BOLT 10GB, 1200 ft. length) 3.3 GB (AIWA BOLT 6.6GB, 750 ft. length) Maximum 25MB/min. (via the Enhanced Parallel Port, without data compression and with no other job to be executed by the CPU) 2.00 Mbps (QIC-3020 Format only)
  • Page 28 88-XSY-901-11 981224BMK-H-Y0 AIWA CO.,LTD. Printed in Japan...

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