RMO-S561 - External hard drive SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	External magneto-optical disk drive
Brand	Sony
Model	RMO-S561
Dimensions (L × H × D)	211 × 70 × 293 mm
Weight	4.9 kg
Power	Mains 100-240 V ±10 %, 50/60 Hz ±5 %
Power consumption	0.60-0.35 A max
Interface	SCSI-2 (Small Computer System Interface-2)
Maximum capacity per disk	9.1 GB (4,096 bytes/sector)
Rotational speed	3,000 rpm (high-capacity disks), 3,300 or 3,600 rpm (lower-capacity disks)
Average seek time	25 ms
Continuous transfer rate	Up to 6.14 MB/s (depending on sector format)
Cache memory	8 MB (enable/disable)
Compatible disk formats	5.25-inch MO: 650 MB, 1.3 GB, 2.6 GB, 5.2 GB, 9.1 GB (multiple sector formats)
Main features	Rewritable magneto-optical technology, automatic disk type detection, Ultra SCSI compatible, built-in termination, overload protection
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the casing with a soft dry cloth or slightly dampened with a mild detergent. Use a Sony disk cleaning kit (MOA-D51) for disks. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Do not expose to rain or moisture. Do not open the casing. Use the approved power cord. Avoid shocks and vibrations. Adequate ventilation required.
Spare parts and repairability	Optional accessories: MO disks, cleaning kit. Repair by qualified technician only. Parts not specified.
General information	Use with a computer equipped with a SCSI bus. Up to 7 devices daisy-chained. Supplied with power cord, emergency eject tool, manual, blank MO disk, and formatting utility.

Frequently Asked Questions - RMO-S561 SONY

What types of disks can I use with the Sony RMO-S561?

You can use Sony 5.25-inch magneto-optical disks with capacities ranging from 600 MB to 9.1 GB, in standard ISO/IEC formats. Refer to the compatible disks table in the manual for exact references.

How to connect the RMO-S561 to my computer?

Use a SCSI cable (sold separately) to connect the drive to your computer. Ensure the drive and all peripherals are powered off before connection. Set the SCSI ID address on the rear panel to avoid conflicts.

How to set the SCSI address?

Use the SCSI ID selector on the rear panel. Press '+' to increase the ID number and '-' to decrease it. The default address is 0. Turn off the computer before changing the address.

What to do if the disk cartridge does not eject?

If ejection via the EJECT button or software does not work, turn off the drive. Insert the supplied emergency eject tool (or a straightened paper clip) into the emergency eject hole on the front to manually trigger ejection.

How to enable or disable the write cache?

The write cache is set via function switch C on the rear panel. Position '0' disables the cache, position '1' enables it. Caution: never turn off the drive before cached data is written to the disk.

What is the maximum storage capacity of the RMO-S561?

The drive can write up to 9.1 GB of data on a double-sided 5.25-inch magneto-optical disk (4,096 bytes/sector format). Disks of 5.2 GB, 2.6 GB, and less are also supported.

Can this drive be used in vertical position?

No, the drive is designed for horizontal installation only (tolerance ±5°). Excessive tilt could damage the mechanism.

How to clean the drive and disks?

For the casing, use a soft dry cloth. For disks, use the Sony MOA-D51 cleaning kit. Never use solvents like alcohol or benzine. Clean disks at least every three months.

What is the function of the DATA PROTECT switch on the cartridges?

The DATA PROTECT switch (red tab) prevents accidental writing or erasing of data. Slide it to the left to protect the disk. Slide it back to its original position to allow writing.

What to do if the BUSY indicator flashes and the drive stops?

This indicates overheating. Improve ventilation around the drive. If the problem persists, unplug the drive and contact your dealer. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.

USER MANUAL RMO-S561 SONY

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.

Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. RMO-S561

Serial No.

Information

For the customer in the U.S.A.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device requires shielded interface cables to comply with FCC emission limits.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-352-SONY(7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: RMO-S561

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego,

CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

As the laser beam used in the RMO-S561 is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This label is affixed inside the unit.

CAUTION

CLASS 3B LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

ATTENTION

RADIATIONS LASER DE CLASSE 3B EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.

EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.

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KLASSE 3B LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET.

DIREKTHEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN.

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WARNING

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This MO disk unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

label is located on the bottom exterior.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KCLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

NOTICE

Use the power cord set approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries where this unit is to be used.

CAUTION

The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power.

Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

According to the EU Directives related to product safety, EMC and R&TTE the manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 6-7-35 Kitashinagawa

Shinagawa-ku Tokyo, 141-0001 Japan.

The Authorised Representative is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Table of Contents

Using this Guide 5

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview 6

Features 6

Compatible Disks 7

System Configuration 8

Location and Function of Parts 9

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Component and Accessory Check List 10

Connecting the Disk Unit 11

Setting the SCSI ID 11

Setting the Disk Unit's Functions 12

Chapter 3 Using the Disk Unit

Inserting a Disk Cartridge 13

Ejecting a Disk Cartridge 14

Chapter 4 Precautions

On the Disk Unit 15

Safety Considerations 15

Damage Prevention 15

On the Disk Cartridges 16

Other Points Requiring Attention 16

Protecting Your Data 17

Cleaning 17

Cleaning a Disk 17

Appendix

Specifications 18

Disk Unit 18

Optional Accessories 19

Using this Guide

This guide covers the use and operation of the RMO-S561 Magneto-Optical Disk Unit (called the "disk unit" thereafter). Do not attempt to use the disk unit without first carefully reading this guide. When finished, keep it handy for future reference.

The guide is divided into the following sections.

Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter contains a general overview of the RMO-S561 disk unit, touching upon its features, system configuration, and the location and function of its parts.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter explains how to connect the disk unit to the host computer and other SCSI peripheral devices. It also explains how to set the disk unit's functions and the SCSI ID. Refer to this chapter when setting up the disk unit.

Chapter 3 Using the Disk Unit

In this chapter, you learn how to turn on the disk unit, and how to insert and eject a disk cartridge. Refer to this chapter when you are ready to actually begin using the disk unit.

Chapter 4 Precautions

This chapter contains precautions regarding the use and operation of the disk unit and magneto-optical disk cartridges.

It also discusses cleaning of disks.

Be sure to refer to this chapter before using the disk unit.

Appendix

The Appendix contains an explanation of the disk unit's main specifications.

Notes

• The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any losses incurred through malfunction or use of this product.
• The manufacturer does not warrant the security of data stored using this product. To guard accidental data loss, frequent backup of important data is highly recommended.
• Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, is prohibited.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

Features

The RMO-S561 Magneto-Optical Disk Unit has the following features:

• Magneto-optical technology enables repeated writing and erasing of data on the disk.
• The disk unit automatically senses the type of disk being inserted, enabling the free use of both 650 Mbytes (594 Mbytes), 1.3 Gbytes (1.2 Gbytes), 2.6 Gbytes (2.3 Gbytes), 5.2 Gbytes (4.8 Gbytes, 4.1 Gbytes), and 9.1 Gbytes (8.6 Gbytes) disks indifferently.
• A maximum of 9.1 Gbytes (4,096 bytes/sector), 8.6 Gbytes (2,048 bytes/sector), 9.1 Gbytes (1,024 bytes/sector), or 9.1 Gbytes (512 bytes/ sector) of data can be written on the two sides of a 5.25-inch magneto-optical disk. This is equivalent to about 6100–6500 times the capacity of a conventional 3.5-inch floppy disk (2HD).

• Any disk conforming to the internationally accepted CCS (continuous/composite servo) or CCW (continuous composite write-once) format can be used in this disk unit.

• This disk unit employs SCSI-2 (Small Computer System Interface-2).

• The 3,000min^-1 (rpm) high-speed spindle motor enables data transfer rates of 3.07 - 6.14 Mbytes/s (4,096 bytes/sector), 2.87 - 5.84 Mbytes/s (2,048 bytes/sector), 3.07 - 6.14 Mbytes/s (1,024 bytes/sector), or 3.07 - 6.14 Mbytes/s (512 bytes/sector).
• With disk capacities under 5.2 Gbytes (4.8 Gbytes, 4.1 Gbytes), the spindle motor rotates at 3300min^-1 (rpm).
• With disk capacities under 2.6 Gbytes (2.3 Gbytes), the spindle motor rotates at 3600min^-1 (rpm).
• The low-profile, light-weight optical pick-up yields average seek times of 25ms.
• Use of a highly reliable error correction code (ECC) system keeps the error rate as low as 10^-12 .
• Optimum operation environment is provided through use of a large, 8MB buffer and optimized cache control algorithm. (Write cache can be enabled or disabled. For details, see "Setting the Disk Unit's Functions" on page 12.)

Compatible Disks

The RMO-S561 can use the following Sony 5.25-inch MO Disks:

Standard	Sector format	Type*	Capacity	Sony equivalent
ISO/IEC 15286	2048 bytes/sector	R/W	About 5.2 G bytes	EDM-5200B
ISO/IEC 15286	1024 bytes/sector	R/W	About 4.8 G bytes	EDM-4800B
ISO/IEC 15286	512 bytes/sector	R/W	About 4.1 G bytes	EDM-4100B
ISO/IEC 14517	1024 bytes/sector	R/W	About 2.6 G bytes	EDM-2600B
ISO/IEC 14517	512 bytes/sector	R/W	About 2.3 G bytes	EDM-2300B
ISO/IEC 13549	1024 bytes/sector	R	About 1.3 G bytes	EDM-1300B
ISO/IEC 13549	512 bytes/sector	R	About 1.2 G bytes	EDM-1200B
ISO/IEC 10089	1024 bytes/sector	R	About 650 M bytes	EDM-650B
ISO/IEC 10089	512 bytes/sector	R	About 600 M bytes	EDM-600B
ISO/IEC 15286	2048 bytes/sector	WO	About 5.2 G bytes	CWO-5200B
ISO/IEC 15286	1024 bytes/sector	WO	About 4.8 G bytes	CWO-4800B
ISO/IEC 15286	512 bytes/sector	WO	About 4.1 G bytes	CWO-4100B
ISO/IEC 14517	1024 bytes/sector	WO	About 2.6 G bytes	CWO-2600B
ISO/IEC 14517	512 bytes/sector	WO	About 2.3 G bytes	CWO-2300B
ISO/IEC 13549	1024 bytes/sector	R	About 1.3 G bytes	CWO-1300B
ISO/IEC 13549	512 bytes/sector	R	About 1.2 G bytes	CWO-1200B
ISO/IEC 11560	1024 bytes/sector	R	About 650 M bytes	CWO-650B
ISO/IEC 11560	512 bytes/sector	R	About 600 M bytes	CWO-600B
ISO/IEC 22092	4096 bytes/sector	R/W	About 9.1 G bytes	EDM-9100B
ISO/IEC 22092	2048 bytes/sector	R/W	About 8.6 G bytes	EDM-8600B
ISO/IEC 22092	1024 bytes/sector	R/W	About 9.1 G bytes	EM1-9100B
ISO/IEC 22092	512 bytes/sector	R/W	About 9.1 G bytes	EM5-9100B
ISO/IEC 22092	4096 bytes/sector	WO	About 9.1 G bytes	CWO-9100B
ISO/IEC 22092	2048 bytes/sector	WO	About 8.6 G bytes	CWO-8600B

*R/W:Rewritable, R/W:Rewritable(MO), WO:Write Once, R:Read Only

System Configuration

The disk unit should be used with a host computer equipped with SCSI.

A maximum of seven peripheral devices can be linked in a daisy chain on the SCSI bus, and controlled with SCSI-2 commands.

Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel

1 POWER switch

Push the button to turn the power on and off. The power is on when the button is in the depressed position, and off when fully protruding.

2 POWERindicator

The green lamp lights up when the power is turned on.

3 BUSY indicator

As this disk is inserted and the drive becomes ready for read/write operation, the BUSY indicator turns green. The orange lamp lights up when the disk unit is accessing or writing data. This lamp flashes on and off at about 2-second intervals when the unit overheats, regardless of whether or not a disk is being accessed.

4 Disk insertion slot

Insert the disk cartridge into this slot. Refer to the section "Inserting a Disk Cartridge" on page 13 for more information.

Emergency eject hole

If the disk cartridge cannot be ejected using the EJECT button 6, turn off the power and insert the supplied emergency eject tool into this hole to trip the emergency eject mechanism. Refer to the section "What to do if the disk does not eject" on page 14 for further details.

6 EJECT button

Press this button to eject the disk cartridge from the disk unit. The EJECT button is disabled with the function switch or software settings prohibit ejection. When the write cache is enabled, it may take a few moments (up to 45 seconds) for the disk to eject because data in the cache must first be written to the disk.

1 Function switches

Use this switches to set the disk unit's functions in accordance with the host computer and software being used. Refer to the section "Setting the Disk Unit's Functions" on page 12 for more information.

2 SCSI ID switch

Use these switches to set the SCSI ID. Push the “-” button to lower the ID number; push the “+” button to raise the ID number. Refer to the section “Setting the SCSI ID” on page 11 for more information.

3 SCSI connectors

Plug SCSI cables (sold separately) linking the host computer and other SCSI peripherals into these connectors.

Note

If the disk unit is the last device on the SCSI chain, set function switch F to "1" to turn on the internal terminator. When it is not the last device, make sure that the terminator is off (switch F is set to "0").

4 Airduct

The air for cooling the disk unit flows through this duct, so be careful not to block its surface or impede the outflow.

F.GND (frame ground) terminal

Connect the ground terminals of other devices to the disk unit's frame ground.

6 AC IN (AC power) connector

Connect the supplied AC power cord to this connector.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Before setting up your RMO-S561 Magneto- Optical Disk Unit, check to see that you have all the required components and accessories. Then, connect the disk unit to the host computer and any other SCSI peripherals you may be using.

After checking to see that all the connections have been properly made, set the SCSI ID using the SCSI ID switch and the disk unit's functions using the function switches.

Component and Accessory Check List

Upon opening the carton, check to see that you have all of the components and accessories listed below. Contact your dealer immediately if you find any missing or damaged items.

• RMO-S561 Magneto-Optical Disk Unit
• AC power cord
  Emergency eject tool
• User's Guide
• Guide to Safe Use (Safety Precautions)
• 1 Blank MO disk

Note

Please refer to the installation manual included in the device driver's package for instructions when using this device with a Macintosh® computer or a computer running under Windows® system. For questions concerning the device drivers, please contact the device driver manufacturer as indicated in the device driver package.

RMO-S561
Magneto-Optical Disk Unit

Emergency eject tool

AC Power cord

Connecting the Disk Unit

You can hook up a maximum of seven SCSI peripheral devices to a single host computer through its SCSI bus.

Use the following Sony SCSI cable (sold separately) to connect the disk unit.

Notes

• Before connecting the disk unit, be sure to turn off the disk unit and all other devices on the SCSI chain.

• If the disk unit is the last device on the SCSI chain, set the function switch F on the rear panel to "1" to turn on the internal terminator. When it is not the last device, make sure that the terminator is off (function switch F is set to "0").

• The total length of the SCSI cables connected to a SCSI chain must not exceed six meters (19 feet 8^1/4 inches).

Setting the SCSI ID

The factory default setting for the SCSI ID is "0." If necessary, this ID number can be changed using the SCSI ID switch on the rear panel. Be sure to turn off the power before making any changes.

Pushing the "+" button raises the ID number; pushing the "-" button lowers the ID number.

Notes

• The disk unit will not operate properly unless the SCSI ID has been set correctly.

• Make sure to select a SCSI ID that has not been assigned to another SCSI device.

Setting the Disk Unit's Functions

Use function switches (A - H) on the rear panel to select the disk unit's functions in accordance with the host computer and software you are using. Be sure to turn off the power before setting the switches.

Write Cache Precautions

This disk unit is equipped with a write cache function. When the write cache is enabled, never turn off the disk unit power without making sure that all data has been written to the disk from the cache memory.

Data will be lost if you turn off the power before all data in cache memory has been written to the disk. Before turning off the disk unit power, be sure to eject the disk, as this writes data from cache memory to the disk.

Further, even though the drive will periodically flush data from cache memory periodically to the disk, data may be lost in the case of a power failure.

Ultra SCSI Precautions

Using the Ultra SCSI function requires that an Ultra SCSI cable be used to connect the disk unit and the host system. It is recommended that the cumulative cable length be minimized, and that the cable length be kept under 3m in length when connecting up to four SCSI peripheral devices. In all other cases, the total length of the cable should not exceed 1.5m . Further, the SCSI bus termination should be well maintained.

Precautions for Handling the 1024 and 512 bytes/sector

Note that this drive uses a sector size of 4096 bytes/sector. If you insert a disk with a sector size of 1024 or 512 bytes/sector, the drive internally converts the sector size of software to emulate a sector size of 4096 bytes/sector.

Further, data already written to the disk may be lost if the power is accidentally turned off while data is being written to the disk.

Be careful when operating the power switch.

Function Switch Settings

Switch	Function	1	0
A	Parity check	SCSI parity check is disabled.	SCSI parity check is enabled.
B	Device type	Peripheral device type 00H (Direct Access Device)	Peripheral device type 07H (Optical Memory Device)
C	Write cache control	Disable write cache.	Enable write cache.
D	Ultra SCSI control	Ultra SCSI compatible	Not Ultra SCSI compatible
E	Force verify	All write operations are verified. (with a verify pass)	All write operations are normal operations. (without a verify pass)
F	Terminator	The internal terminator is on.	The internal terminator is off.
G	Auto spin up	Inserting a disk does not causes the spindle motor to rotate.	Inserting a disk causes the spindle motor to rotate.
H	Manual eject	Disk catridge cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button.	Disk cartridge can be ejected by pressing the EJECT button

:Factory setting

Chapter 3 Using the Disk Unit

Inserting a Disk Cartridge

Use the following Sony 5.25-inch MO disks in your RMO-S561 disk unit.

EDM-9100B (4,096 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)
EDM-8600B (2,048 bytes/sector, 8.6 Gbytes)
EM1-9100B (1,024 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)
EM5-9100B (512 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)
EDM-5200B (2,048 bytes/sector, 5.2 Gbytes)
EDM-4800B (1,024 bytes/sector, 4.8 Gbytes)
EDM-4100B (512 bytes/sector, 4.1 Gbytes)
EDM-2600B (1,024 bytes/sector, 2.6 Gbytes)
EDM-2300B (512 bytes/sector, 2.3 Gbytes)
CWO-9100B (4,096 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)
CWO-8600B (2,048 bytes/sector, 8.6 Gbytes)
CWO-5200B (2,048 bytes/sector, 5.2 Gbytes)
CWO-4800B (1,024 bytes/sector, 4.8 Gbytes)
CWO-4100B (512 bytes/sector, 4.1 Gbytes)
CWO-2600B (1,024 bytes/sector, 2.6 Gbytes)
CWO-2300B (512 bytes/sector, 2.3 Gbytes)

1 Press the POWER switch located on the left side of the front panel.

This turns on the disk unit and causes the POWER indicator to light up.

Press the POWER switch

2 Start up the host computer. Refer to the manual supplied with the host computer for the start up procedure.
3 Insert a disk cartridge with the side you want to use facing upwards.

4 Access or write data on the disk using software commands on the host computer. The BUSY indicator lights up while the unit is accessing the disk.

What to do if the disk unit stops operating

When the temperature in the disk unit exceeds the preset level, the BUSY indicator starts flashing on and off at about 2-seconds intervals, regardless of whether or not a disk is being accessed, and the disk unit stops operating.

If this happens, you should improve the ventilation of a setting area.

If the disk unit still refuses to operate, unplug the unit and contact your dealer.

Ejecting a Disk Cartridge

Eject the disk cartridge either by using software commands or by pressing the EJECT button.

Note

Do not attempt to eject a disk cartridge while the BUSY indicator is lit orange (except when it is flashing at about 2-second intervals due to overheating). Ejecting the disk while it is being accessed may cause data write errors or may result in loss of data.

Also, it may take a few moments (up to 45 seconds) for the disk to eject when the write cache is enabled, because data in the cache must first be written to the disk.

What to do if the disk does not eject

The disk cartridge may not come out, even when you press the EJECT button or use a software command, under the following conditions:

• The eject function has been disabled using the function switch or a software command;
• The host computer is not functioning properly;
• The disk unit has been turned off (due to a power failure, etc.); or
• Something is wrong with your disk unit itself.

When you cannot eject the disk cartridge using the EJECT button or software commands, remove it as follows.

1 Turn off the disk unit if the power is still on.
2 Insert the emergency eject tool (or a paper clip) straight into the emergency eject hole to trip the manual ejection mechanism.

This should cause the disk cartridge to eject.

Caution

The tip of the emergency eject tool is sharp. When handling the tool, please be careful to avoid injury.

Chapter 4 Precautions

On the Disk Unit

Safety Considerations

Power supply

• Be sure to use 100 - 240V AC.
• Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment such as copying machines or shredders.

AC power cord

• Be careful not to place or drop heavy object on the power cord, or subject it to anything that may damage it.
• When unplugging the cord from an AC outlet, be sure to grasp the plug itself. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the internal wiring.
• Unplug the unit when not using it for long period of time.

■ Handling the emergency eject tool

The tip of the emergency eject tool is sharp. When handling the tool, please be careful to avoid injury. Do not use the tool for any purpose other than ejecting disks.

Damage Prevention

■ Do not subject the disk unit to shock or vibration

Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact may damage the disk unit.

Setting position

The disk unit is designed to be used in the horizontal position. Do not position it at an angle.

■ Location requirements

Careful consideration should be given to the following in selecting a site to install or store your disk unit.

Avoid the following conditions:

High humidity
High temperatures
- Direct sunlight
Dust
- Strong vibration
- Wide temperature fluctuations

■ Ventilation

Care should be exercised to prevent the internal mechanisms of the disk unit from overheating. Be careful not to clog or block the vent, or place the unit in an area with poor ventilation. The disk unit may stop operating altogether if the internal temperature becomes too high.

Condensation

Avoid subjecting the disk unit to extremes in temperature. If, for example, the disk unit is moved suddenly from a very cold location to a warm one, moisture from condensation may form within the unit due to the quick rise in ambient temperature. If a sudden change in the temperature cannot be avoided, wait for an hour or more before using the disk unit. Inserting a disk cartridge into the mechanism when moisture is present may cause damage to both the disk and the disk unit. Remove the disk cartridge immediately if you suspect any condensation problems. The moisture should evaporate quickly if the disk unit is left on without a disk inserted.

■ Moving the disk unit

Be sure to remove the disk cartridge when the disk unit is not being used. Also never move or transport the unit with the disk cartridge still inserted.

While in operation, the disk rotates at a high speed. Moving the disk unit at such a time may disturb the spinning disk and cause it to be damaged. Always remove the disk cartridge before moving your disk unit.

If problems occur

If any problems occur, turn off the power and unplug the disk unit, contact your dealer.

On the Disk Cartridges

• Do not drop the disk cartridge or subject it to any violent shocks or vibration.
• Do not disassemble the disk cartridge. It is a precision component and has been carefully adjusted at the factory prior to shipment.
• Do not open the disk cartridge's shutter manually or touch the disk inside. The shutter is designed to open automatically when the cartridge is inserted into the disk unit.
• Do not use the cartridge under ambient conditions of high humidity or wide temperature fluctuations. Moisture from condensation may make it impossible to read or write data.
• Avoid inserting and ejecting the disk cartridge more than is necessary.
• Always eject and remove the disk cartridge from the disk unit after using it.

Other Points Requiring Attention

Electrical noise

The high-frequency signal generated by the disk unit may cause interference or static on other electrical appliances such as radios, televisions and audio tuners. If this should occur, move the disk unit a little farther away from the affected appliance.

■ Maintenance

Clean the cabinet with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.

Storing disk cartridges

• Store the disk cartridges in their cases.

• Do not leave the cartridges exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, like on the dashboard or in the glove compartment of an automobile. Do not store the disk cartridges under the following conditions.

• Excessive dust and debris

• Exposure to direct sunlight
• Near a heat source
  High humidity

Protecting Your Data

The magneto-optical disk cartridges are equipped with a DATA PROTECT switch (red tab) to prevent accidental erasure of data on the disk or inadvertent writing of unwanted data. Slide this switch in the direction of the arrow as illustrated below to enable the write protect function. You can still read the data contained on the disk, but will not be allowed to write on or erase the disk. Return the switch to its original position to disable the write protect.

Cleaning

Cleaning a Disk

Dust and stains may accumulate on MO disks when they are used for a long period of time. To avoid resultant data read/write errors, use an optional disk cleaner. To maintain the high performance and prolong the useful life of your MO disk, cleaning at least once every three months is recommended.

Disk cleaning accessories

Use the following Sony disk cleaning kit or disk cleaner (sold separately).

• MOA-D51 Disk Cleaning Kit
• Do not use any other type of disk cleaner as it may cause data read/write errors due to the differences in disk surface characteristics. For cleaning instructions, refer to the manual supplied with each cleaning accessory.

Make it a practice to leave the write protection enabled when you do not foresee the need to write on the disk.

DATA PROTECT switch

Attention

In the disk unit, preventive measures are taken to guard against dust. It is unnecessary to clean the optical lens of your disk unit. Using a lens cleaning cartridge may damage the disk unit.

Specifications

Disk Unit

Performance

Capacity

Per disk

9.1 Gbytes (ZCAV 4,096 bytes/sector)
8.6 Gbytes (ZCAV 2,048 bytes/sector)
9.1 Gbytes (ZCAV 1,024 bytes/sector)
9.1 Gbytes (ZCAV 512 bytes/sector)
5.2 Gbytes (ZCAV 2,048 bytes/sector)
4.8 Gbytes (ZCAV 1,024 bytes/sector)
4.1 Gbytes (ZCAV 512 bytes/sector)
2.6 Gbytes (ZCAV 1,024 bytes/sector)
2.3 Gbytes (ZCAV 512 bytes/sector)

Rotation speed

3,000min^-1 (3,000 rpm)
3,300 min ^-1 (3,300 rpm)
3,600min^-1 (3,600 rpm)

User data transfer rate

Continuous transfer rate

3.07 - 6.14 Mbytes/s (4,096 bytes/sector)

2.87 - 5.84 Mbytes/s (2,048 bytes/sector)

3.07-6.14 Mbytes/s (1,024 bytes/sector)

3.07-6.14 Mbytes/s (512 bytes/sector)

Burst transfer rate 20 Mbytes/s (using Ultra SCSI)

Host interface

SCSI-2 (Small Computer System Interface-2)
ANSI X3.131-1994

Operating environment

Installation

Horizontal (± 5^)

Temperature

Operating

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Non-operating

$$ - 3 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm {C} \text {t o} 6 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm {C} (- 2 2 ^ {\circ} \mathrm {F} \text {t o} 1 4 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm {F}) $$

Relative humidity

Operating

$$ 10 \% \text{to} 85 \% (\text{no condensation}) $$

Non-operating

$$ 10 \% \text{to} 90 \% $$

Laser

Type

Semiconductor AlGaInP laser

Wavelength

$$ 6 6 1 \mathrm {n m} \pm 6 \mathrm {n m} $$

Maximum output

$$ 4 0 \mathrm {m W C W} $$

$$ 6 0 \mathrm {m W} \text {P u l s e} $$

Power supply and others

Power supply

$$ 100 - 240 \mathrm {V A C} \pm 10 \%, 50 / 60 \mathrm {H z} \pm 5 \% $$

Current drain

$$ 0. 6 0 - 0. 3 5 \mathrm {A} \max $$

Maximum external dimensions (excluding

$$ \text {p r o t r u d i n g} $$

$$ \begin{array}{l} 2 1 1 \times 7 0 \times 2 9 3 \mathrm {m m} (\mathrm {W / H / D}) \ \left(8 ^ {3 / 8} \times 2 ^ {7 / 8} \times 1 1 ^ {5 / 8} \text {i n c h e s}\right) \ \end{array} $$

Weight

4.9kg (10.9 lb.)

Accessories

AC power cord (1)

Emergency eject tool (1)

User's Guide (1)

MO Disk (1)

Formatting Utility (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

MO disks

EDM-9100B (4,096 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)

EDM-8600B (2,048 bytes/sector, 8.6 Gbytes)

EM1-9100B (1,024 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)

EM5-9100B (512 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)

EDM-5200B (2,048 bytes/sector, 5.2 Gbytes)

EDM-4800B (1,024 bytes/sector, 4.8 Gbytes)

EDM-4100B (512 bytes/sector, 4.1 Gbytes)

EDM-2600B (1,024 bytes/sector, 2.6 Gbytes)

EDM-2300B (512 bytes/sector, 2.3 Gbytes)

Continuous composite write-once disks

CWO-9100B (4,096 bytes/sector, 9.1 Gbytes)

CWO-8600B (2,048 bytes/sector, 8.6 Gbytes)

CWO-5200B (2,048 bytes/sector, 5.2 Gbytes)

CWO-4800B (1,024 bytes/sector, 4.8 Gbytes)

CWO-4100B (512 bytes/sector, 4.1 Gbytes)

CWO-2600B (1,024 bytes/sector, 2.6 Gbytes)

CWO-2300B (512 bytes/sector, 2.3 Gbytes)

Disk Cleaning Kit

MOA-D51

Règles de sécurité

AVERTISSEMENT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

Continuous Composite Write-Once Disks

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(4.096 bytes/sector)

2,87-5,84 Mbytes/s

(2.048 bytes/sector)

3,07-6,14 Mbytes/s

(1.024 bytes/sector)

3,07-6,14 Mbytes/s

(512 bytes/sector)

EDM-4100B (512 bytes/sector, 4,1 Gbytes)

EDM-2600B (1.024 bytes/sector, 2,6 Gbytes)

EDM-2300B (512 bytes/sector, 2,3 Gbytes)

CWO-4100B (512 bytes/sector, 4,1 Gbytes)

CWO-2600B (1.024 bytes/sector, 2,6 Gbytes)

CWO-2300B (512 bytes/sector, 2,3 Gbytes)

Interfaccia computer

SCSI-2 (Small Computer System Interface-2)

ANSI X3.131-1994

Ambiente di lavoro

CLASS 3B LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

ATTENTION RADIATIONS LASER DE CLASSE 3B EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.

ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING AF KLASSE 3B VED ABNING.

UNDGÄ DIREKTE UDSÄETALSE FOR STRÄLING.

ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING I KLASSE 3B NAR DEKSEL APNES.

UNNGÄ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÄLEN

WARNING Klass 3B LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR ÖPPNAD.

UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÄLNINGEN.

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VälTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.

MO盘装置为1类激光产品。

“1类激光产品”标签贴在驱动器的底部。

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

PRODUKT

注意

CLASS 3B LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM

ATTENTION

RADIATIONS LASER DE CLASSE 3B EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.

EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU

VORSICHT

KLASSE 3B LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEOFFNET.

DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN.

ADVARSEL

LASERSTRÁLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING.

UNDGÄ DIREKTE UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÄLING.

ADVARSEL

LASERSTRALING I KLASSE 3B NAR DEKSEL APNES.

UNNGÄ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÄLEN

WARNING

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CWO-9100B (4,096 bytes/㎡, 9.1 Gytes)

CWO-8600B (2,048 bytes/區，8.6 Gytes)

CWO-5200B (2,048 bytes/區，5.2 Gytes)

CWO-4800B (1,024 bytes/區，4.8 Gytes)

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