Sony ODS-D280U, ODS-D77UA Operation Manual
Optical Disc Archive Drive Unit
ODS-D55U
ODS-D77U
ODS-D77UA
ODS-D280U
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
3rd Edition (Revised 3)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features ...........................................................................4
1-2 Example of Use ...............................................................4
1-3 Recommended Software ................................................5
1-3-1 List of Software .......................................................5
1-3-2 System Requirements.............................................6
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts
2-1 Front Panel ....................................................................10
2-2 Rear Panel......................................................................12
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-1 Setting Up the Unit........................................................14
3-2 Software Installation .....................................................14
3-2-1 Windows Installation .............................................15
3-2-2 Macintosh Installation ...........................................15
3-2-3 Linux Installation ...................................................15
3-3 Connections and Settings............................................16
3-3-1 Connecting to a Computer ...................................16
3-4 Power Preparations ......................................................16
3-5 Handling Media..............................................................17
3-5-1 Media Used for Reading and Writing ...................17
3-5-2 Notes on Handling ................................................18
3-5-3 Cartridge Memory.................................................19
3-5-4 Write-Protecting Media .........................................19
3-5-5 Injecting or Ejecting a Cartridge...........................20
Chapter 4 Using the Software
4-1 Starting and Exiting the Utility Software.....................21
4-1-1 Starting/Displaying ...............................................21
4-1-2 Exiting/Closing the Console Window....................21
Table of Contents
2
Appendix
4-2 Starting and Exiting the Optical Disc Archive
Filer................................................................................22
4-2-1 Starting .................................................................22
4-2-2 Exiting ...................................................................23
Important Notes on Operation .......................................... 24
Condensation.................................................................24
About reducing the risk of knocking this unit.................24
Shipping and transportation of the unit..........................24
About the read time of files ............................................24
About the write time of files............................................24
Replacing the air filter (ODS-D280U).............................25
Long-term loading of cartridges ....................................25
Specifications ..................................................................... 25
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Overview
Overview
1-1 Features
The features of the ODS-D55U/D77U/
D77UA/D280U include the following.
• Writable and readable the large
amount of data with one cartridge
• Supported for both types of
cartridges, write-once and rewritable
• IT-friendly system through USB
interface
• Writable any user data as computer
data
• Usable as an external device from a
computer
• Check device and media
information, operate media, and
make settings using the Utility
Software
• File transfer and job management
using the Optical Disc Archive Filer
• Intuitive management of content
realized with Content Manager.
Chapter
1
1-2 Example of Use
The following figure shows an example
of the shelf management control
system for reading or writing material
on a computer connected to this unit.
AC
adapter
DC IN
ODS-D55U
ODS-D77UA
ODS-D280U
Shelf
management
Optical Disc
Archive Cartridge
1-1 Features / 1-2 Example of Use
4
USB cable
Computer
1-3 Recommended Software
1-3-1 List of Software
Download the following software from the Sony Professional Products site for use
with this unit.
Software Supported OS Function Source
Optical Disc
Archive Software
Utility Software
(Optical Disc
Archive Utility)
Windows/
Macintosh/
Linux
Windows/
Macintosh/
Linux
Basic software that allows you
to read/write files with the
computer connected to this
unit.
Note
Install this software in advance
before connecting this unit to
the computer.
Provides the following functions
on a computer connected to
this unit.
• Display device and media
information
• Rollback media
• Format media
• Finalize media (when using
Write-once media)
• Recover broken files
• Duplicate volume
• Update firmware
• Make settings
Note
The Utility Software and Optical
Disc Archive Filer are installed
automatically when you install
the Optical Disc Archive
Software.
Download from
the Sony
Creative
Software site
or Sony
Professional
Products site
Chapter 1 Overview
a)
b)
1-3 Recommended Software
5
Software Supported OS Function Source
Chapter 1 Overview
Optical Disc
Archive Filer
Windows/
Macintosh
Provides the following functions
on a computer connected to
this unit.
• File transfer (Archive/
Retrieve)
• File transfer from an FTP
server
• Job operation
• Create File List
• Make settings
Content Manager Windows/
Macintosh
This software provides the
versatile functions to manage
your contents that enable you to
take full advantage of Optical
Disc Archive Drive Unit.
To use this software,
authentication by inputting the
serial number of Content
Manager
C)
is required. For
details, refer to Help in “Content
Manager.”
Download from
the Sony
Creative
Software site
a)
or Sony
Professional
Products site
b)
a) Sony Creative Software site
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/
b) Sony Professional Products site
• U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
• Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
• Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
• Europe http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro
• Middle East,
Africa http://sony-psmea.com
• Russia http://sony.ru/pro/
• Brazil http://sonypro.com.br
• Australia http://pro.sony.com.au
• New Zealand http://pro.sony.co.nz
1-3-2 System Requirements
The Optical Disc Archive Software and
the Utility Software have been tested
and found to run under the following
conditions.
For system requirements of Content Manager,
see Help in “Content Manager.”
1-3 Recommended Software
6
• Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
• Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
• Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
• China http://pro.sony.com.cn
• India http://pro.sony.co.in
C)Each Optical Disc Archive Drive Unit has
one Content Manager serial number. One
serial number can only be used for one
computer.
When using two or more computers,
purchase additional serial numbers from
the Sony Professional Products site.
Note
These test results may not apply to all
computers.
Windows
ODS-D55U/D77U/D77UA
Item Requirement
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2 GHz or higher
Memory 2 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
Operating
system
Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
a) When connecting this unit with a Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0), an acceptable
data-transfer rate may not be available.
ODS-D280U
Item Requirement
Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2.27GHz or
Memory 4 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
Operating
system
Other SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
(Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) host controller required.)
higher
32 GB + 32 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
a)
Chapter 1 Overview
1-3 Recommended Software
7
Macintosh
ODS-D55U/D77U/D77UA
Chapter 1 Overview
Item Requirement
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2 GHz or higher
Memory 2 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
Operating
system
Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
(Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) host controller required.)
a)
b)
a) Compatible with the USB port of a
Macintosh machine only.
b) When connecting this unit with a Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0), an acceptable
data-transfer rate may not be available.
ODS-D280U
Item Requirement
Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2.27GHz or
higher
Memory 4 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
32 GB + 32 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
disk space
Operating
system
Other SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
a) Compatible with the USB port of a
Macintosh machine only.
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
a)
1-3 Recommended Software
8
Linux
ODS-D55U/D77U/D77UA
Item Requirement
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2 GHz or higher
Memory 2 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
Operating
system
Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
a) When connecting this unit with a Hi-
Speed USB (USB 2.0), an acceptable
data-transfer rate may not be available.
ODS-D280U
Item Requirement
Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or higher, or Intel Xeon 2.27GHz or
Memory 4 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
Free hard
disk space
Operating
system
Other SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
(Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) host controller required.)
higher
32 GB + 32 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more
For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional
Products site (page 6).
(SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller required.)
a)
Chapter 1 Overview
For more details of software, see page 21.
Notes
• The maximum number of
connectable units is four.
• Optical Disc Archive Software does
not support PowerPC or Mac OS X
10.5 or earlier.
• The operation is not guaranteed
when connecting the unit via a USB
hub.
1-3 Recommended Software
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