Quantum DAT 160 Betriebsanweisung
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Operation and Maintenance
The DAT Autochanger is a highly sophisticated unit composed of a DAT drive and
the electro-mechanical robotics that control the drive, magazine, and media. No
modifications have been made to the DAT drive. The built-in drive warning lights
function as the manufacturer has specified.
the electro-mechanical robotics that control the drive, magazine, and media. No
modifications have been made to the DAT drive. The built-in drive warning lights
function as the manufacturer has specified.
Very little routine maintenance is required – apart from cleaning the heads after
approximately 8 to 10 hours of use or when the Media Caution shows (see Cleaning
the Drive Head later in this chapter) on the drive LEDs.
approximately 8 to 10 hours of use or when the Media Caution shows (see Cleaning
the Drive Head later in this chapter) on the drive LEDs.
Note
The drive warning lights are located on the bottom front of the
drive, to see them you must look down through the front door
window.
drive, to see them you must look down through the front door
window.
Inserting the Data Cassettes into the Magazine
The magazine for the DAT Autochanger holds 12 DAT cassettes. It includes a clear
dust cover to protect the cassettes and for easy storage. See Figure 11. Insert each
cassette into a slot of the magazine making sure that the write-protect tab is toward
the top, facing the closed side of the magazine.
dust cover to protect the cassettes and for easy storage. See Figure 11. Insert each
cassette into a slot of the magazine making sure that the write-protect tab is toward
the top, facing the closed side of the magazine.
Note
adic strongly recommends that you use data-grade DDS media
only. Do not attempt to use "audio-grade" (DAT) media (such
media can damage the heads and tape handling parts).
only. Do not attempt to use "audio-grade" (DAT) media (such
media can damage the heads and tape handling parts).