User manual TEAC FT-3008TR

TABLE OF CONTENTS This Installation Guide may be used for both the Tape800 and Tape1 600 tape drives. PRODUCT WARRANTY .........,..................... 1 2 2 1. CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. TOOLS YOU MAY NEED ............................ 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. KIT DESCRIPTION ................................ 3 CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS ............ BEFORE YOU START .............................. NETWORK OPERATION ............................ HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................... 3 4 4 4-6 7 8. TAPE LOADING AND EJECTION ..................... 9. SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 8 8 8 10. TAPE MEDIA COMPATIBILITY ........................ 11. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................. Product Warranty The user who makes changes or modifies the tape unit without express written approval by the manufacturer will void the warranty. HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE CAUTIONS 1. The tape drive unit is a precision electronic device. Do NOT use it in a manner other than specified in this Installation Guide. 2. NEVER try to open the unit by yourself for inspection or repair. Doing so may cause damage or operational failure and will void the warranty. 3. Refer to this manual for installation, operation and maintenance procedures. If any repairs are required, contact your distributor or dealer from whom you purchased the unit. 4. Precautions during placement: When installing the tape drive unit in the host computer horizontally, the LED on the front panel will be on the left side. When installing the tape drive unit vertically the LED on the front panel can be either above or below the opening for the tape cartridge. Avoid placing the unit (or host computer) in direct sunlight or near heating apparatus; place the unit in a clean moisture-free environment. 5. Do NOT apply solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol to the unit, as these may blemish the surface of the drive. When cleaning the drive, wipe off dirt using a soft dust-free cloth. 6. If the tape drive unit does not operate normally even after being connected properly, contact the representative from whom you purchased the unit or our Technical Support number. If problems arise, and you need to take or send the unit to your place of purchase, please reuse the original packing materials. 7. Do NOT vibrate or apply any shocks to the drive (or the host computer). KIT DESCRIPTION Your tape drive Kit comes complete with: (1) Tape drive unit (2) Tape Hardware Installation Guide (3) Arcada Backup Software User Guide (4) Registration card (5) Arcada Backup software program disks for DOS, Windows 3.x and Windows 95 (6) Tape drive interface data cable (7) Mounting screws (8) Mounting brackets for mounting in a 5 l/4" bay + Note: If all items are not contained in your Kit, please return it to the dealer you purchased it from. CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS Tape800/1600 ON/BUSY LED indicator Tape cartridge insertion window Front View TOOLS YOU MAY NEED Depending on the design of your computer, you may need the following tools to complete the installation. 0 A flat blade screwdriver 0 A Phillips screwdriver 0 Needle-nosed pliers Fig. 1 Strap switch - Preset Factory Setting Please vertfy the device configuration jumpers are set as shown below. Device confiauration jumpers The jumpers are preset at factory for all PC configurations. DO NOT change any of the default settings. Power connector Rear View Interface connector Pl;rl #l Fig. 2 -2- -3- HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE HARDWARE INSTALLATION (continued) BEFORE YOU START System Requirements l IBM or IBM-compatible personal computer, 386 or higher processor. hi . One available 3 l/2" bay or 5 1/4"bay. + Caution: The tape drive interface data cable provided can be used in IBM PC/AT or 100% IBM-compatible PCs only. When installing the Arcada tape backup software you will need the following: DOS: 386 or higher processor, 500 KB RAM minimum, 1.7 MB free disk space, DOS 3.1 or higher. I 1 3. Unscrew and remove the cover from the computer. 4. Remove the cover plate from the free bay OR remove an existing floppy drive. 5. Currently, your floppy drives are connected to your floppy controller board with an existing cable as shown below: Floppy Controller Card A Connector for Windows: 386 or higher processor, 4 MB RAM minimum, 1.7 MB free disk space, Windows 3.x, or Windows 95. NETWORK OPERATION The TEAC tape drive will backup and restore files on network drives and will restore files on local and network drives when running under NetWare @ (Versions 2.x and 3.x), LANtasticTM and Banyan VinesTM. Important files stored on a network server can easily be included in regular backups. Eve A: E~$j$$PY (twisted end) Fig. 4 Connehor for floppy drive B: When installing your tape drive unit, you will connect the tape drive interface data cable as shown in the appropriate figure below. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Select a free drive bay and remove its cover plate OR remove an existing floppy drive so you can install the tape drive unit in its place. 1. Turn off your computer, monitor and any other peripherals. 2. Unplug your computer, monitor and any other external peripherals. Floppy Conk Tape800/1600 Connector for flooov drive A: Fern Available 3 i/2" Fig. 3 u Male -4- HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE (continued) HARDWARE INSTALLATION TAPE LOADING AND EJECTION Tape Loading 1. Hold the tape with the label facing upward and the tape window facing the drive. 2. Insert the tape into the tape drive slot keeping the tape as straight as possible while pushing the center of the tape until the tape cartridge snaps and locks into place. 6. Plug the tape drive interface data cable into the back of the tape drive as shown. 7. Route the tape drive interface data cable through the drive bay opening and slide the tape drive unit into the drive bay. 6. Follow the flat ribbon cable from the back of the existing floppy drive to the floppy controller. Make a note of the orientation of the color stripe, indicating Pin 1 on the cable, then unplug this cable from the floppy controller. 9. Match the color stripes on the two cables, then plug your floppy drive data cable into the second connector on the tape drive interface data cable. 10 Plug the remaining end of the tape drive interface data cable into the floppy controller card. Orient the color stripe as noted in Step 8. Il. Find any unused power cable inside your computer and plug it into the back of the tape drive unit. The power connector is keyed so that you can only plug it in one way. Press firmly until the connector snaps into place. 12. Secure and ground the tape drive unit in the bay, if necessary. + Note: You do not need to change your CMOS settings. 13. Put the cover back on your computer. 14. Follow the instructions inside the Arcada Backup User Guide, for installing the tape backup software, before you attempt to use your tape drive. t Tape Ejection 1. Hold tape and firmly remove it straight out from drive. + Caution: To prevent the tape from becoming excessively loose and causing damage: DO NOT eject a tape while it is running and the LED is on. Write protection tab DO NOT switch the power off while a tape is running. 2. After ejection, store the tape in a tape carrying case until it is to be used again. Insert this edde into tape drive -6- -7- . HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS Tape1600 Model: Recommended Media: Compressed: Uncompressed: Tape Format: Downward Read Compatibiltity: Speed: Data Transfer Rats: Interface: MTBk Dimensions: Weight: FT-301 OTR Travan TR-2 1.6G8 EOOMB QIC-301 O-MC QIC-80, 1X-40 Tape800 FT3008TR Travan TA-1 EJOOMB 400MB QIC-EO-MC QIC40 Up to 95M8 per minute Dual Speed: SOOKbps and1 Mbps* Floppy 119,000 POH 4YWl x IYHI x 5.7"IDl .99 Ibs. i 1 Mbps reqwes high-speed c~ntmller TAPE MEDIA COMPATIBILITY Tape1600 Minicartridge Compatibility Media Type: Format: Compressed 2:i Uncompressed: Tape Length: Brand Name: Jravan TR-2 QIQ 3010 1.6GB 800MB 750 ft. 3M QW 3010 XLF QIC WIDE-3010 640MB 420MB 420 ft. . . Sony MC 3000 XL QIC-3010 680MB 340MB 400 n. 3M, Sony, Gigatek, Verbatim Travan TR-1 lread onlyj QIC-80 BOOM6 400MB 750 ft. 3M Tape800 Minicartridge Compatibility Media Type: Format: Compressed 2:l Uncompressed: Tape Length: Brand Name: Travan TR-1 QIC-80 BOOMB 400MB 750 ft. 3M QW 5122 F QIC WIDE-80 420MB 210MB 420 ft. Sony DC 2120 XL QIC-80 340MB 170MB 400 ft. 3M, Sony, Gigatek, Verbatim TECHNICAL SUPPORT Refer to the Arcada Software User Guide for technical correct technical support telephone number. support and the @ 1996 TEAC America, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. Printed in the U.S.A. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. -8-