Media; Cleaning Cassette - ADIC DAT 160 Installation And Operating Manual

Media

The DAT Autochanger uses DDS data cassettes. Never use DAT audio grade
cassettes, because the media is not certified for data storage. Also, DAT audio grade
cassettes have a different mechanical specification, which can cause them to jam in
the drive mechanism.
Before inserting the cassette into the magazine check the position of the write-protect
switch. Set all tabs to the enabled position (unless a tape contains data that you don't
want erased). (The write-protect switch enables or disables the ability to write [or
delete] files on the data cassette.)
To write-protect the data cassette, move the write-protect switch away from the edge
of the data cassette. If the write-protect hole is open, the cassette is write-protected
and cannot be written to (or erased).
To write-enable the data cassette, move the write-protect switch toward the edge of
the data cassette, as shown. If the write-protect hole is closed, the cassette is write
enabled and can be written to or erased. Use a ballpoint pen or similar instrument to
move the write-protect switch.

Cleaning Cassette

The tape head should be cleaned after every 8 to 10 hours of actual tape motion in
the drive or when the Media Caution signal is displayed. A 20-use cleaning cassette
(adic 39-1028-01) is shipped with your DAT Autochanger. Discard it after 20 uses
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