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One of the following has occurred: | Off/On | Off | Off |
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v The POST has completed successfully, but |
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A tape cartridge has been inserted, and the | Off/On | On | Off |
8mm Tape Drive is ready to receive |
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commands from the system. See note 2. |
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A tape cartridge has been inserted, and the | Off/On | Off | Flashing |
8mm Tape Drive is performing a tape load or |
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unload operation. See note 2. |
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The tape is in motion, and the 8mm Tape | Off/On | On | Flashing |
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note 2. |
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The 8mm Tape Drive has detected an internal | Flashing | Off | Off |
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The tape path requires cleaning. Refer to | On | Off or On | Off or Flashing |
ªCleaning the Tape Driveº on page 27. |
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Notes:
1.If a fault or an error condition occurs, press the unload button for approximately 15 seconds to reset the drive. If the disturbance light still flashes after the reset, contact your service representative for assistance.
2.If the disturbance light is on, cleaning is required. See ªCleaning the Tape Driveº on page 27.
Liquid Crystal Display
The 8mm Tape Drive features a liquid crystal display (LCD), which is located on the front panel. The LCD displays operating and error messages.
Changing the Display Language
The text on the 8mm Tape Drive LCD is available in several languages. To change the language:
1.Press and hold the unload button after you turn the power on to the 8mm Tape
Drive or, if your system unit is already running, press and hold the unload button for approximately 15 seconds until the LCD displays RESET. Release the unload button for approximately one second, then press and hold the unload button again.
2.After the LCD cycles through all the reset messages, it cycles through the available languages. When the desired language displays, release the unload button.
2444P Series Model 170 User's Guide
