Multi port av storage unit, internal memory array 2tb, sdi interface board, bpu share play board, networked media interface board, 12g-sdi interface board (124 pages)
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操作 アンロード判別シーケンス UNLOAD コマンドまたはボタン Rec Inhibit? 前回と同じアンロード Normal Unload Mode? Fast Fast Unload? Normal なし Halfway Area? あり に近い テ−プ位置? に近い Normal Unload Fast Unload Half Fast Unload EOD Fast Unload TOP ご注意 リ カバーでEODが判別できなかった場合など、 EODアンロー ドが できない場合は、テープ ト ップにDITを書き込みます。 MOUNT コマンド...
RS-232C の接続 PCとGY-8240FCをRS-232Cで接続する場合は、 下記の表を参照 して接続してく ださい。 GY-8240FC ピン番号 信号名 方向 ピン番号( ピン時) ピン番号( ピン時) 信号名 GY → PC GY ← PC GY → PC GY ← PC GY ← PC GY ← PC GY → PC 43 (J)
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If you have any questions about this product, you may call: WARNING Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800-686- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to SONY(7669) or Write to: rain or moisture. Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
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Scope .............. 3 (E) Terms .............. 3 (E) Regular Maintenance ........39 (E) Repacking ............. 39 (E) Features of the GY-8240FC ......3 (E) Specifications ............. 40 (E) Notes on Handling the Unit and Media .... 5 (E) GY-8240FC ..........40 (E) On Handling the Unit ........
DTF-2 format for 200GB per cassette, up noncontact memory label system, “Tele-File” system, to 5 times the capacity of conventional When a cassette is inserted to the GY-8240FC, the models contents of the memory label are instantaneously read out by noncontact transmission that uses faint electric Noncompressed data of 200GB or ALDC-compressed waves.
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Introduction Unloading from the middle of tape Powerful self-diagnosis In addition to conventional Normal Unload (unloading With its powerful self-diagnostic functions, the system by rewinding the tape) and Fast Unload (unloading displays an error message if any abnormality is from the closer end, i.e. tape top or tape end) detected in start-up or operations.
Packing for Transportation When you transport the unit, be sure to pack it with the original packing materials. If the unit is not packed as designated, Sony Corporation cannot take responsibility for damage during transportation. 5 (E)
DIT (Directory Information Table) recorded A red tab is placed either on the left or right, on the tape. The GY-8240FC records information of depending on the cassette size. the DIT on the embedded IC, under the “Tele-File system,”...
• Dampness • Mildew • Strong magnetic field • Where general semiconductors might be damaged Bar Code Labels When attaching a bar code label to a cassette, attach it to the back label area. Be careful that the bar code label does not protrude from the edges of the back label area.
Locations and Functions of Parts ERROR lamp Front DTF-2 lamp DTF TAPE DRIVE GY-8240 COMP lamp I/O lamp Cassette slot LOCK lamp Contrast control buttons SELECT button ERROR DTF-2 COMP I/O LOCK SHUT DOWN hole ESC button UNLOAD SELECT SHUT DOWN Power switch/ lamp UNLOAD button EJECT...
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1 Cassette slot 0 LOCK lamp (amber) To insert a cassette. This lamp is lit when the panel is locked (Prevent mode). All the button on the front panel are disabled 2 Contrast control buttons while this lamp is lit. To adjust the contrast of the display window.
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Locations and Functions of Parts wa OPTION-3 connector (10BASE-T) For connection to a network. This is for service use only. Do not use this connector in normal operations. ws FIBRE CHANNEL connectors For connection to the host computer. wd SIGNAL DETECT lamp (green) Lights when the Fibre Channel interface is correctly connected and a signal is detected.
Preparations Selection logic in Normal mode Basic Setup Is there an area in the middle to write DIT? Various settings for this unit can be made by using the SETUP menu in the display window. DIT is written Is the current position near the in the middle.
Connections Use an optical fiber cable of the type with the The GY-8240FC has the interface of the type with the following features: following features which are specified by the Fibre • Duplex SC Fibre Channel connectors Channel standards: •...
Operations Start and End Cassette Insertion and Removal Use the following cassettes with this unit. Starting DTF-1 cassettes: GW-240S, GW-730L (Read only) When the main power switch on the rear is set DTF-2 cassettes: GW2-60GS, GW2-200GL to OFF ( side). DIR cassettes: DI-74GS, DI-250GL (Read only) Pressing the side of the switch turns on the power.
Information Table) and a volume are created as shown the PREVENT bit of the PREVENT ALLOW below. Then the tape is rewound to the beginning. MEDIUM REMOVAL command to 0 and send the command to the GY-8240FC. Volume LBOT Emergency eject...
Formatting in Manual Load mode Loading in Auto Load mode When a cassette is inserted into the unit, [Unloaded] Turn the power on, and insert a cassette. appears in the display window. The VSIT and DIT are read into internal memory and If you recognize that the cassette is unformatted, send checked automatically.
Operations Method 3 Unload (DTF) Send the MOUNT/UNMOUNT command with the MOUNT bit set to 0. When ejecting a cassette after reading or writing is finished, an unload operation is required. Send the EJECT command. During the unload operation, updated information in internal memory is written to the DIT.
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Status changes in load/unload operations In Auto Load mode No Tape EJECT command Cassette Method 1/Method 2 UNLOADED insertion succeeded Method 3 succeeded Failed LOADING UNLOADING Failed Succeeded Method 1: UNLOAD button Method 2: UNLOAD command Method 3: UNMOUNT command LOADED UNLOADED UNLOAD button...
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Operations Unload descrimination sequences UNLOAD command or button Rec Inhibit? Same type of unload as Normal previous is performed Unload Mode? Fast Fast Unload? Normal Halfway area? Close to Tape position? Close to EOD Normal Unload Fast Unload Half Fast Unload EOD Fast Unload TOP Note If EOD unloading is not possible, for example, as when...
Data Compression Recovery is to re-create the DIT but not to recover the user data. The GY-8240FC compresses data using the ALDC algorithm, and stores a large amount of data on a Recovery in Auto Load mode cassette. Whether or not to compress the data can be...
Operations Using the SETUP menu on the display Playback of DTF-1 Cassettes window To read cassettes of the DTF-1 format, a load Before loading a tape, set the compression mode using operation is required. When a DTF-1 cassette is the SETUP menu as described below. inserted into the unit, it is automatically recognized.
Messages Recovery (DTF) Messages During Start-Up Recovering.START The tape is being rewound to the ↓ VSIT area. During system start-up, all the lamps on the front light Recovering..CHK Recovery conditions are being and soon go dark, whereupon the following messages ↓...
Consult your Sony representative. Warning Codes The GY-8240FC has functions to inform you of time for head cleaning and of improper settings of the DIP switches. Such a message appears and blinks as a warning code to the right of the status message in normal operation, as shown below.
Error Messages When a fatal error occurs in the unit, one of the following messages appears in the display window. Here, “xxxx” represents an error code. Example: ← major error code, which indicates the error contents [E]Fatal >xxxx ← minor error code, which indicates the detailed information >xxxx for the major error code (when there is no detailed information: 0000)
1x46 Fatal error of W(1) EDC 00YY Other errors 1x47 W(3) framing error 1x48 R(1) framing error 1)Note that DTF-1 and DIR cassettes cannot be formatted with the 1x49 R(2) framing error GY-8240FC. 24 (E)
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Error Contents Measures Error Contents Measures code code Consult authorized Consult authorized 1x4A W(6)/R(1) CRC error 2x02 Illegal command received at personnel. personnel. 1x4F The system does not operate. 2x03 Illegal command received at 1x5B Cassette write-protected, or writing to a DTF-1 tape attempted.
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Messages Error Contents Measures Error Contents Measures code code Consult authorized 2x9A Failure of the thermal sensor 3x28 Overcurrent at the drum Consult authorized personnel. on the DPR board personnel. 3x2A Checksum error in SV 2x9B Out-of-range error at the adjustment data thermal sensor on the DPR 3x34 Reference signal from the...
Internal Commands Upon Error Generation Meanings of “x” in error codes 1x10 to 1xYY Meanings of “x” in error codes 2x01 to 2xYY and 3x01 to 3xYY Code Command Function (Hex) Code Command Function (Hex) Continuous READ To continuously read necessary data without stopping the tape Unspecified It must be one of the following...
Menu Operations For menu operations, use the [SELECT], $, 4, %, CUSTOM Menu and 5, [ESC], and [ENTER] buttons on the inner panel. Press $ or 4 to select the CUSTOM menu items. The menu items and set values are shown on the When you press [ENTER], the setting for the selected display window.
UPDATE Menu DIAG Menu When you press [ENTER], a confirmation message for You can select “Hours meter” on the DIAG menu at present. updating is displayed. Pressing [ESC] restores the Menu Select mode (page When you press [ENTER], the item selection for “Hours meter”...
Menu Operation 1. Loop ID SETUP Menu Set the parameters for the Hardware assigned loop ID. Press $ or 4 to select the SETUP menu items. Press $ or 4 to select a parameter to be set. When you press [ENTER], the setting for the selected When you press [ENTER], the setting for the selected item is enabled.
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1-2. Loop ID 2. Option 3 port Press $ or 4 to set the Hardware assigned loop ID. A value among from 0 to 256 can be set. The default is “0.” Set the parameters for the OPTION 3 port. When you press [ENTER], the set value is registered, Press $ or 4 to select a parameter to be set.
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Menu Operation 2-1. IP Address 2-2. Subnet mask Set the ID address. The default is “127.0.0.1.” Set the Subnet mask. The default is “255.255.255.0.” Press % or 5 to select the column to be set and $ or Press % or 5 to select the column to be set and $ or 4 to set the value.
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2-3. Gateway address 3. Unload Set the Gateway address. The default is “0.0.0.0.” Press % or 5 to select the column to be set and $ or Press % or 5 to select the method of unloading 4 to set the value. (FAST or NORM).
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Menu Operation 6. Auto format 5. Auto load Press % or 5 to select the mode for formatting (Auto Press % or 5 to select the mode for loading (Auto or Manual). The default is “OFF (Manual).” or Manual). The default is “ON (Auto).” When you press [ENTER], the selection is registered, When you press [ENTER], the selection is registered, and SETUP menu item selection mode is restored.
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8. Compress 9. File mark flush mode Press % or 5 to select the compression mode. The Press % or 5 to select the File mark flush mode. default is “SCSI.” The default is “OFF (file mark flush disabled).” When you press [ENTER], the selection is registered, When you press [ENTER], the selection is registered, and SETUP menu item selection mode is restored.
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Menu Operation 10. Recover TYPE 11. Fast read Press % or 5 to determine whether to activate or Press % or 5 to select the recover type. The default deactivate the Fast read function. The default is “OFF is “01.” When you press [ENTER], the selection is registered, (deactivate).”...
ROM version ROM Menu Press $ or 4 to display the ROM version of the Press $ or 4 to select the ROM menu items. specified CPU. When you press [ENTER], the selected item is Pressing [ESC] restores the ROM menu item selection displayed.
Menu Operation OPERATION Menu Press $ or 4 to select the OPERATION menu items. When you press [ENTER], the selected item is executed. Pressing [ESC] restores the Menu Select mode (page 28). Pressing [SELECT] terminates the menu operation and restores the normal operation mode. Menu Select mode To normal operation mode Select menu...
Some parts of this unit need to be regularly checked or replaced. Consult your Sony representative for the time to check or replacement as they are specified. Repacking When shipping the unit, use the original packing materials. Sony will not be responsible for damage caused by improper packing. 39 (E)
Unused Area Dummy VSIT (Volume Set Information Table): This area The GY-8240FC prepares several management tables manages information on all volumes on the entire on a tape, and controls the attributes of each data track using a part of the data track. With this management tape.
RS-232C Connection Use this table as a reference when connecting between this unit and a PC via RS-232C. GY-8240FC Pin No. Signal name Direction Pin No. (25-pin) Pin No. (9-pin) Signal name GY → PC GY ← PC GY → PC GY ←...
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan B & P Company GY-8240FC (WW) 2001.11.13 3-204-755-03(1) 2000...