Aiwa TD-UM8000 Hardware Installation Manual

Brand: Aiwa

Model: TD-UM8000

Type: Hardware Installation Manual

TD-UM8000

TAPE DRIVE

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. Serial No.

TD-U8000

Hardware Installation Manual

To Call Technical Support

(800) 920-2673

8:00AM to 5:00PM pacific time,

Monday through Friday

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Hardware Requirements

Use this unit with an Apple Macintosh computer that has a

USB port.

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 .................................................................... 10

Setting the Tape Drive ....................................................................................... 11

Connection & Disconnection ..................................................................12

Drive Operation and Maintenance ..........................................................14

Write Protection ................................................................................................. 14

Inserting and Removing Tapes .......................................................................... 14

Cleaning the Read/Write Head .......................................................................... 16

Cleaning the Cabinet ......................................................................................... 16

Starting the Backup Software ............................................................................ 17

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................19

Appendix ............................................................................................................ 20

Technical Support ....................................................................................21

Specifications ...........................................................................................22

EMI/EMC ....................................................................................................22

TRAVAN™ is a trademark of Imation Enterprises Corporation.

iMac and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Retrospect is a registered trademark of Dantz Development Corporation.

All other names and product names are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

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.

• Do not insert your fingers or other parts of the body into the tape insertion slot.

Doing so can result in injury. Be especially careful to keep the hands of small

children away from this unit. Do not insert foreign objects into this unit. Doing so

can result in malfunctions.

• While this unit is operating, the bottom of the tape cartridge becomes hot. Be

careful not to touch it, as this can result in burns.

• This unit is fitted with a cooling fan to prevent the internal temperature becoming

excessive. Ensure that the unit is operated at a suitable spacing from walls and

other obstructions, so that there is a clear passage of air to the fan.

Operating the unit when the fan is obstructed can lead to malfunctions.

• Take great care when carrying the drive not to subject it to unreasonable shock.

Even if there is no external sign of damage, the internal mechanism could be

damaged.

Caution

Before beginning the installation, read this manual carefully, and observe all

warnings and cautions.

• Do not use this unit when it is affected by condensation: this can result in damage

to the read/write head, or jammed or broken tapes. The same problems can result

when there is condensation inside a tape cartridge. After moving a tape cartridge

from a cold to a warm place, wait for two or three hours before inserting it in this

unit.

Important Notes on Operation

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.

Never use other head cleaning cartridges or cleaning kits.

Do not clean the head by using a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol.

Cartridge retensioning

A retensioning pass (running the tape from end to end) is strongly recommended

when (a) the cartridge is first loaded into a drive, (b) the cartridge is exposed to

temperature changes of 16˚C or more, or (c) one section of tape has been used

excessively in a single operating period.

Operating conditions

To keep this unit working properly, follow these guidelines.

• Do not power off this unit during backup or restore operations.

• Do not remove the tape cartridge when the drive is being accessed (when the

ACCESS indicator is lit steadily or blinks).

• Do not leave a tape cartridge loaded when this unit is not in use.

• Keep tape cartridges away from magnetic fields, sunlight, extreme humidity and

extreme temperatures.

• Store tape cartridges in their protective cases.

• Do not use this unit where it may be subject to vibration or shock.

• Do not operate this unit in a dusty environment.

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:

• A USB port

• A CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive to install the backup software.

• At least 4MB of actual memory space and a minimum 4MB free space on a Hard

Disk Drive.

Operating System (OS) Requirements

This unit works with the following operating system:

• Mac OS 8.1 or later.

Note

If you are using an iMac with Mac OS 8.1, download iMac Update 1.0 software from

Apple Home pages and install it in your iMac.

For iMac user’s information

The updated softwares for iMac have been made available on Apple Home pages.

The updated versions of software make USB peripherals easier to connect and

operate.

Apple Computer, Inc. recommends to install the updated softwares that suit your

Mac OS.

For more information, contact Apple Computer, Inc. or access to the following URL

address .

http://www.apple.com/swupdates

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.

ABOUT USB

USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. A USB is a high-speed interface for

easily connecting a computer and peripheral devices. The USB has the following

features.

• Data transfer speeds as high as 12 Mbps are possible.

• Peripherals can be plugged in even while the computer is powered on (hot plug).

• Using a USB hub, as many as 127 peripherals can be plugged into a single

computer.

Note

Regarding the use of this unit with a USB

When this unit is connected to a computer by a USB, use the supplied USB cable or

a shielded-type (high-speed type) USB cable.

Tape Cartridge Compatibility

The following listed tape cartridges are used for this unit.

Note

The figures of capacity with compression are calculated on the basis of a 2:1

compression ratio.

The compression is performed by software, and the compression ratio depends on

the data being compressed.

Overview

Tape Cartridge Capacity

Manufacturer

Type

IMATION (3M)

Type

TR-4

Model

Number

TRAVAN 8GB

Read

Yes

Write

Yes

With

compression

8GB

Without

compression

4GB

Preparation

Checking the Contents of the Package

Before connecting this unit in your computer, make sure that the package contains

the following items.

Note

Remember to keep all packing materials for later use, especially the polystyrene foam

cushioning and the antistatic bag which contains the tape drive.

Tape drive

• Hardware Installation Manual

Backup software

USB cable

Names and Function of Parts

Front panel

Rear panel

STATUS indicator

ACCESS indicator

POWER indicator

Tape cartridge slot

USB connector (TO COMPUTER)

Cooling fan

(underneath)

Power switch

AC power cord

Installation of the Backup Software

Before connecting this unit to your Mac, install the supplied backup software.

1 Turn on your Mac and wait for Mac OS to start.

2 Put the backup software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD-

ROM drive to install the backup software.

3 The following window is displayed on the desktop. Double

click on the Install Retrospect folder.

4 Double click on the Install Retrospect installer icon.

5 The welcome to the Retrospect Installer window appears.

Click on the Continue button.

6 The Dantz Software License agreement window appears.

After reading the document, click on the Accept button.

MEMO

The supplied backup software CD-ROM is a bootable CD-ROM.

When your Mac OS cannot boot up from your Macintosh HD, caused by a

malfunction of the hard disk drive, Mac OS can be booted up from the CD-ROM.

Preparation

Double click.

7 The following window appears. Select “Easy Install”, then

click on the Install button.

8 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.

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.

Note

Do not use this unit where it may be subject to vibration or shock.

NOT THIS WAY!

Bottom of the unit

NOT THIS WAY!

LED side

Select Easy Install.

Click.

Connection & Disconnection

Note

Before connecting this unit to your Mac, install the supplied backup software.

1 Connect the AC power cord of this unit to an AC outlet

(120V AC, 60Hz).

2 Press the power switch to turn on this unit. The POWER

indicator lights up.

3 Connect this unit to your Mac with the supplied USB cable.

This completes the connection. This unit can be used with your Mac.

To verify whether this unit is recognized or not, see the Appendix (page 20).

MEMO

The best performance can be ensured by connecting this unit directly to your Mac.

Note

• Make sure that the USB connectors are completely plugged in. Malfunctions can

occur if the connectors are only partially plugged in.

• Never use USB extension cables when connecting any peripheral devices to your

Mac. This may result in loss of data.

Series B

Connector

Series A

Connector

to USB Port

Rear of the Unit

To disconnect this unit, follow the following procedure.

1 Quit the tape backup program, then wait until the ACCESS

indicator goes off.

2 Remove the tape cartridge.

3 Disconnect the USB cable.

4 Press the power switch to turn off this unit.

5 Disconnect the AC power cord of this unit from an AC

outlet.

Caution

Do not attempt to disconnect this unit during the tape backup operation.

Doing so may cause malfunctions.

Note

Do not connect or disconnect any USB devices while this unit is performing backup

or restore operations. This may result in loss of data.

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). To allow writing to the tape cartridge, slide the tab completely to the left

(unlocked position).

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.

When the cartridge is loaded, the ACCESS indicator on the front panel blinks in

green.

Once the cartridge is ready for operation at Beginning-Of-Tape (BOT), the ACCESS

indicator goes off.

Note

Wait for about 1 minute until the ACCESS indicator goes off and the cartridge is ready

for operation. A mechanical sound is heard during this period, but this is not a problem.

Write protectedRecord

Drive Operation and Maintenance

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.

The color of the indicators on the front panel will show the state of the unit as shown

below.

Note

If the STATUS indicator blinks in amber, remove the cartridge from the unit, then re-

insert it. If the indicator still blinks in amber, use a new tape cartridge.

Warning

Indicator (color)

State

Meaning

ACCESS (green)

Off

Tape stopped at BOT or no tape in this unit.

STATUS (amber)

Tape stopped, but not at BOT

Blinking

Tape in motion

POWER (green)

Blinking

Tape drive failure or tape failure

Power is turned on.

Be careful to insert the cartridge in the

correct way. If inserted sideways, it can

damage the read/write head.

Drive Operation and Maintenance

Cleaning the Read/Write Head

Caution: The Read/Write Head damage

This unit adopts the MR (Magneto Resistive) Head for the read/write head

so that the high density recording is realized. The MR Head is however

very sensitive to moisture.

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.

• Do not clean the head by using a cotton swab moistened with an

alcohol.

Before cleaning the read/write head of this unit, make sure this unit is powered

on.

To clean the head of this unit, use the Imation TRAVAN NS Head Cleaning

Cartridge.

Clean the head in the following cases:

• After a new tape cartridge is used.

• If data error occurs.

Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaning cartridge.

Cleaning the Cabinet

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinner.

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.

1 Insert a tape cartridge into the tape cartridge slot.

2 Double click on the Retrospect folder in the Macintosh HD.

The following window will appear.

3 Double click on the Retrospect icon. (See the illustration

above.) The Retrospect Directory window will appear.

Double click.

Retrospect Help

Retrospect User’s

Guide. PDF

Drive Operation and Maintenance

• To back up any available files or volumes, click on the Backup button.

• To restore any available files or volumes, click on the Restore button.

• To duplicate any available volume to any other available volume, click on the

Duplicate button.

• To execute a script, click on the Run button.

To view the Help, follow the following procedure.

(1) Double click on the Retrospect Help icon as shown in the previous page, or

click “Help” on the Menu Bar. Then select the Retrospect Help.

(2) Click on the Topics button.

To read the Retrospect User’s Guide.PDF.

You need Acrobat Reader to read the Retrospect User’s Guide.PDF.

The Acrobat Reader is contained in the Install Retrospect folder in the backup

software CD-ROM. Install the Acrobat Reader to your Mac, if you don’t have it.

Then double click on the Retrospect User’s Guide.PDF.

From this point on, follow the directions given by the backup software.

Technical Support regarding the Backup Software

See the last page.

Note

• The default software data compression is off.

When you need a large backup capacity more than 4 GB, you have to work the

software data compression.

To work the software data compression, refer to the Retrospect User’s Guide.PDF

or troubleshooting “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.

To compare and verify them automatically, check the check mark in the

“Verification” check box on Backup Options before starting the backup operation.

• 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.

d) If you start the backup software before connecting to your computer.

Once quit the backup software, then connect this unit to your computer before

starting the backup software.

• It is not possible to carry out a backup

a) The tape cartridge is write-protected. In this case, slide the tab to the left

[unlocked position].

(See page 14)

b) You might be using a TR-3 or different type of tape cartridge. Only a TR-4

tape cartridge can be used for this unit.

• An 8 GB backup is not possible on a TR-4

a) The basic capacity of a TR-4 is 4 GB. The figure of 8 GB assumes software

data compression at a ratio of 2:1. The compression ratio depends on the data

concerned , so a capacity of 8 GB may not always be attainable.

b) The sofware data compression may not work. Check the check mark

in the “Data compression (in software)” check box on Backup Options.

• An error message occurs during compare or restore operation

a) The read/write head may be dirty. For head cleaning, always follow the

instructions in “Cleaning the Read/Write Head” in this manual

(See page 16)

b) Use the “Media Handling Preference” provided as part of the backup software

to retension the tape.

1 Click on the Special tab on the Retrospect Directory window

(See page 17)

2 Click on the Preferences button. The preferences window will appear.

3 Select “Media Handling” in the list of preferences category.

4 Check the Retension Tapes check box.

c) If neither of these measures eliminates the problem, try using a new tape

cartridge.

Troubleshooting

• The time taken for backup is much longer than expected.

a) The read/write head may be dirty. For head cleaning, always follow the

instructions in “Cleaning the Read/Write Head” in this manual

(See page 16)

b) When reading a large number of small files,the file access time is a significant

factor. This is not a malfunction.

c) Use the “Media Handling Preference” provided as part of the backup software to

retension the tape.

1 Click on the Special tab on the Retrospect Directory window

(See page 17)

2 Click on the Preferences button. The preferences window will appear.

3 Select the “Media Handling” in the list of preferences category.

4 Check the Retension Tapes check box.

d) This unit may stop frequently due to the length of time taken for software

data compression. Remove the check mark in the “Data compression (in

software)” check box on Backup Options.

Appendix

How to verifiy this unit

By using the supplied backup software, you can make sure whether or not this

unit is recognized.

1) Click on the Configure tab on the Retrospect Directory window

(See page 17)

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.

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