Precautions

Useable Cartridges

SDX-800V series can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT-1*, AIT-2*, AIT-3 or AIT-3 Ex logo.

* Read only

Notes

Be sure to use only data cartridges designed specifically for AIT (do not use 8 mm video cartridges) as this may damage the drives.

Do not use anything but AIT cartridges with this system, as doing so can damage the AIT drive. Although commercially available 8mm videotapes resemble AIT cartridges in appearance, they have entirely different specifications and cannot be used.

Installation

Avoid placing the drives in locations subject to:

high humidity

high temperature

mechanical shock and vibration

direct sunlight

*For details, see “Specifications” on page 27.

Operation

Do not move the drives while they are operating. It may cause malfunctions.

Avoid exposing the drives to sudden changes from low to high temperatures. This may cause condensation to collect inside the drives. If the ambient temperature should suddenly rise while the drives are turned on, turn them off and wait at least one hour before turning them back on. If you attempt to operate the drives immediately after a sudden increase in temperature, malfunctions may occur.

Turning off the power to the drives while they are writing to tape may cause the tape to become unreadable. All previously negotiated parameters will be lost, whenever power to the drives is cycled.

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