Sony TSL-11000 User Manual
3-868-017-01(1)
TSL-11000
DDS Autoloader Unit
User’s Guide ––––––––––––––––––– page 2
Mode d’emploi –––––––––––––––– page 37
Bedienungsanleitung–––––––– Seite 72
Guía del usario –––––––––––––––– página 107
©1999 Sony Corporation
Safety Regulations
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. Serial No.
Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers 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.
WARNING
Note: 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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Operation
About the DDS Autoloader Unit....................................................... 5
Features....................................................................................................5
Useable Cartridges...................................................................................5
Notice of SCSI Termination .................................................................... 6
Part Names and Functions............................................................... 7
Front Panel...............................................................................................7
Magazine ...............................................................................................10
Menu Settings and Checks ............................................................ 11
Loading Cartridges into the Magazine .......................................... 16
Removing Cartridges from the Magazine .............................................18
How to Use the DDS Auto Loader Unit ......................................... 21
Data Cartridge Selection........................................................................22
Ejecting the Magazine ...........................................................................23
Taking Care of Magazines and Cartridges.................................... 24
Use Precautions .....................................................................................24
Storage Precautions ...............................................................................25
Head Cleaning ................................................................................. 26
How to Clean ......................................................................................... 26
Installation ....................................................................................... 27
SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID ..................................................27
Option Switches (DIP Switch) ..............................................................28
Interface Implementation................................................................ 29
Supported SCSI Messages.....................................................................29
Supported SCSI Commands ..................................................................29
Mounting Holes ............................................................................... 30
Orientation ....................................................................................... 31
English
Appendix
Specifications.................................................................................. 32
Performance........................................................................................... 32
Operating Environment .........................................................................32
Shock .....................................................................................................32
Vibration ................................................................................................32
Altitude ..................................................................................................32
Acoustic Noise....................................................................................... 32
Power Requirements & Miscellaneous..................................................33
Third Party Support Contacts ........................................................ 34
Sony Contacts ................................................................................. 36
For further information, please contact: ................................................36
Table of Contents 3
How to Use this Guide
This Guide describes the DDS Autoloader Unit TSL-11000, and how to take
care of it. Please read it carefully before using the unit, and keep it handy for
future reference.
The Guide consists of two parts, plus the specifications. Refer to the parts
that relate to your use of the unit.
Chapter 1 describes the features of the unit, its system components, and the
name and function of each part.
Chapter 2 describes how to use the LCD (display), and handling of
magazines and cartridges. Notes on handling magazines and cartridges, and
head cleaning are also described. Refer to this information when using the
machine.
The Specifications appendix provides the major specifications of the TSL-
11000.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
About the DDS Autoloader Unit
The TSL-11000 is a DDS autoloader unit containing a built-in DDS drive
unit SDT-11000. The magazine provided with the unit accommodates eight
data cartridges, and data cartridges set into the magazine are automatically
loaded into the SDT-11000. (Either 1 or 7 cartridges can be used in the unit at
one time.)
The built-in SDT-11000 supports the DDS, DDS-2, DDS-3 and DDS-4 data
formats.
Features
The DDS Autoloader Unit TSL-11000 has the following features:
• A highly-durable linear guide mechanism provides automatic loading/
unloading of data cartridges to the built-in DDS drive unit SDT-11000.
• The Digital Data Storage format provides a huge data storage capacity on
DDS-4 data cartridges.
• Read After Write Function and third-level error correction code guarantee
high data reliability.
• When data is recorded using data compression together with 150-meter
DDS-4 data cartridges, you can record up to 20 to 40 gigabytes of data on a
single data cartridge.
• Stored data are automatically checked for compression. The drive unit can
read uncompressed data written by earlier-model drives.
• Features an embedded SCSI interface (Ultra/Wide, single-ended or lowvoltage differential).
• Read/Write operation is available with the DDS, DDS-2, DDS-3 and
DDS-4 formats.
*1
Useable Cartridges
DDS-4 Logo DDS-3 Logo DDS-2 Logo DDS logo
*1
The degree of data compression attained while recording data varies
according to system environment and data type.
Data cartridges used with the TSL-11000 must be marked with the DDS,
DDS-2, DDS-3 or DDS-4 logo.
Caution:
Be sure to use only the cartridges designed specifically for DDS (do not use
DAT cartridges for music).
Chapter 1 Introduction 5
Notice of SCSI Termination
The TSL-11000 conforms to the Microsoft PC97 standard which requires the
internal (naked) drive to be terminated with an external terminator.
Microsoft PC97 SCSI requirements
SCSI peripherals must not terminate the bus. Both internal and external cable
ends are instead terminated by plug-in connectors.
Host Computer
Wide SCSI
68p cable
Terminator
This drive
Example of SCSI set-up
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Part Names and Functions
BUSY
EJECT
SELECT
ENTER
TAPE
1
46 5
37 2
Front Panel
1 Magazine receptacle
Insert a magazine here.
See page 21 and 23 for information on inserting and removing a
magazine. See page 16 for information on inserting data cartridges.
Front panel
2 EJECT Button
Press this button to remove a magazine from the machine. It is also used
for menu operations on the display.
3 SELECT Button
Press this button to select a cartridge to be loaded. It is also used for
menu operations on the display.
4 ENTER Button
Press this button to load the cartridge selected by the SELECT button
into the DDS drive. It is also used for menu operations on the display.
Chapter 1 Introduction 7
a
5 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays the machine’s status.
The orientation of the display can be changed to match the direction of
viewing as described on page 14.
Horizontal Display Vertical Display
a
b
c
g
d
d
c
g
ef
Liquid Crystal Display
a Message Area
Indicates the machine’s operating status.
Warning or error messages may be displayed here depending on the
operating state.
The language of the messages may be selected from English, French,
German and Spanish as described on page 15.
e
f
b
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b Cartridge Number Indicator
Displays the status of the cartridge in the magazine. The cartridge
number blinks while exchanging the cartridge. When a cartridge is
loaded from a magazine to the DDS drive, the cartridge number
disappears. When the cartridge is returned to the magazine, the number
blinks again.
c Data Compression Indicator
This indicator lights when data compression is enabled for the drive.
d DDS Format Indicator
Indicates the format of the cartridge loaded in the DDS drive.
e Write-Protect Indicator
This indicator appears when the magazine or data cartridge is writeprotected by the write-protect tab.
f Tape Position Indicator
Indicates the winding position of the tape in the cartridge loaded in the
DDS drive.
ppppppp Positioned near the beginning of the tape.
ppppπππ Positioned near the middle of the tape.
πππππππ Positioned near the end of the tape.
Tape winding position indicated by the Tape Position Indicator
g Cartridge Indicator
This indicator appears when a cartridge is loaded in the internal DDS
drive, and indicates the tape’s load status: when the tape is being loaded
or unloaded from the drive, this indicator blinks.
6 TAPE Indicator
Lights green when a data cartridge is loaded into the SDT-11000. The
indicator flashes while a cartridge is being loaded or unloaded.
7 BUSY Indicator
Lights green when the SCSI interface is ready for data transfer. This
indicator flashes while data is being read from or written to the cartridge
loaded into the DDS drive, while searching for data, or while the tape is
being rewound.
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Magazine
2
1
Magazine
1 Stopper
Prevents loaded cartridges from slipping out of the magazine.
See page 16 and 18 for information on loading and removing cartridges.
2 Write protect tab
Used to inhibit writes to data cartridges. Sliding this tab to the right
write-protects all data cartridges, whether or not write protection is set on
the individual data cartridges.
Caution:
The write protection status is determined by checking for the reflective plate
on the weite protect tab. In order to ensure correct determination of the status,
keep the plate reasonably clean, and never affix labels or the like over the
write protect tab.
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Chapter 2 Operation
This section describes users of the LCD (display), and procedures for loading
cartridges in the magazine, using the drive unit, and handing magazines and
cartridges.
Menu Settings and Checks
Certain machine settings can be made and viewed from the LCD Menu
screen, including model and firmware version display and the current SCSI
ID setting of the machine.
The Menu screen is controlled by the following procedure.
Note:
The magazine should be removed before switching display to the Menu
screen. When the magazine is inserted into the autoloader, the Menu screen
can only be displayed when the LCD shows “Ready”. To change the
language setting, the magazine must be removed.
1 Press and hold the SELECT button for 5 seconds.
The display changes to the Menu screen.
z Version
Auto Load
Unload
Contrast
Orientation
Language
Menu Screen
2 Press the SELECT button to move the cursor (z) among the menu items.
3 Press ENTER to display the setting screen for the selected item.
4 Choose the desired setting for the selected item as described in the
following descriptions of the choices for each setting screen.
If no further action takes place for 10 seconds, the menu is exited and
display returns to normal.
Chapter 2 Operation 11
Version Display
When Version is selected in the Menu screen, the following screen appears,
where you can confirm the autoloader model, SCSI ID, firmware version and
serial number.
Auto Load Selection
TSL-11000
SCSI ID # 5
Ver. 0000
S/NLXXXXXXXX
S/NDXXXXXXXX
Version Screen
Model Name of this Machine
SCSI ID Number
Firmware Version
Loader Serial Number
Embedded Drive Serial Number
1 Note the displayed information.
2 Press the EJECT button.
The display returns to the Menu screen.
When Auto Load is selected in the Menu screen, the following screen
appears. From this screen you can select whether a cartridge automatically
loads into the DDS drive when a magazine is placed in the auto loader.
Auto Load
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z OFF
ON
Auto Load Selection Screen
1 Press the SELECT button, if necessary, to move the cursor (z) to the
desired setting.
When ON is selected and a magazine is placed in the autoloader, the first
cartridge automatically loads into the DDS drive after the cartridges have
been checked. When OFF is selected, autoloading does not occur.
You can press the EJECT button to cancel any change to the selection
and return to the Menu screen.
2 Press the ENTER button to accept the selection and return to the Menu
screen.
Unload Selection
When Unload is selected in in the Menu screen, the following screen appears.
From this screen you can select what happens when the last cartridge finishes
processing: that is, whether it is simply unloaded from the DDS drive, or if
the first cartridge is subsequently reloaded and processing continued
automatically (in a continuous loop).
Unload
Contiunuous
z OFF
ON
Unload Selection Screen
1 Press the SELECT button, if necessary, to move the cursor (z) to the
desired setting.
When OFF is selected, the first cartridge does not automatically reload
into the DDS drive after the last cartridge finishes. When ON is selected,
the first cartridge automatically reloads.
You can press the EJECT button to cancel any change to the selection
and return to the Menu screen.
Contrast Adjustment
2 Press the ENTER button to accept the selection and return to the Menu
screen.
When Contrast is selected in the Menu screen, the following screen appears.
You can adjust the display contrast from this screen.
Contrast
Adjustment
ppppπππ
Contrast Adjustment Screen
1 Press the SELECT button, as necessary, to adjust the contrast.
You can press the EJECT button to cancel any change to the selection
and return to the Menu screen.
2 Press the ENTER button.
The contrast setting is accepted and the display returns to the Menu
screen.
Chapter 2 Operation 13
Orientation Setting
When Orientation is selected in the Menu screen, the following screen
appears, where you can select the orientation of the display to match your
viewing angle.
Orientation
z Horizontal
R-side down
L-side down
Orientation Screen
1 Press the SELECT button, as necessary, to move the cursor (z) to the
desired setting.
The orientation of the displayed characters corresponds with the current
selection.
You can press the EJECT button to cancel any change to the selection
and return to the Menu screen.
2 Press the Enter button.
Accepts the selected display orientation and returns to the Menu screen.
The display orientation switches when exiting the Menu screen.
Note
When making settings with the Menu screen, the display is always
oriented so that the top of the display corresponds with the top of the
unit.
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Language Selection
Note
To change the language setting, remove the magazine from the unit. The
language setting cannot be changed while the magazine is inserted.
When Language is selected in the Menu screen, the following screen appears,
where you can select the language of the displayed messages.
Language
z English
French
German
Spanish
Language Screen
1 Press the SELECT button, as necessary, to move the cursor (z) to the
desired setting.
You can press the EJECT button to cancel any change to the selection
and return to the Menu screen.
2 Press the ENTER button to accept the selection and return to the Menu
screen.
Note
The Menu screen itself is always displayed in English.
Chapter 2 Operation 15
Loading Cartridges into the Magazine
Setting 8 cartridges into the magazine
It is recommended that all 8 cartridges be used as recording media.
Depending on the application software, a cleaning cartridge can be set in
place of one of the data cartridges. The sequence in which cartridges are set
into the magazine determines the numbers by which they are managed as
indicated in the figure below.
Numbers of data cartridges inside the magazine
(Setting 8 cartridges into the magazine)
Setting 7 cartridges into the magazine
Numbers of data cartridges inside the magazine
(Setting 7 cartridges into the magazine)
Note:
If cartridges are not loaded in one of the arrangements indicated in the
figures, the magazine will eject. The cleaning cartridge can only be used in
the 8 position.
Setting 1 cartridge into the magazine
Either a data cartridge or cleaning cartridge can be loaded into the 8 position.
Numbers of data cartridges inside the magazine
(Setting 1 cartridge into the magazine)
Note:
If no cartridge is loaded into the position indicated above, the magazine is
ejected.
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Load data cartridges into the magazine as follows.
1 First, load data cartridges into the bottom shelf of the magazine as shown
in the figure below.
Load cartridge 3 first, followed by cartridges 2 and 1 (in that order).
Loading data cartridges into the bottom magazine shelf
2 Load data cartridges into the top shelf of the magazine as shown in the
figure below.
Load cartridge number 4 first, followed by cartridges 5, 6, and 7 (in that
order).
Loading data cartridges into the top magazine shelf
Chapter 2 Operation 17
3 A data cartridge should be set into the middle shelf of the magazine.
Depending on the application software, a cleaning cartridge can be
inserted instead of a data cartridge.
Inserting a cartridge into the middle magazine shelf
Removing Cartridges from the Magazine
Remove cartridges from the magazine as follows.
1 Pressing down on the magazine stopper, place your finger in the hole at
the rear of the magazine and push data cartridges toward the front of the
magazine.
Pushing cartridges from the rear of the magazine
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2 Position your thumb in the slot in the bottom of the magazine and
continue sliding the cartridges toward the front of the magazine.
Pushing cartridges through the bottom of the magazine
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove five of the cartridges.
4 Turn the magazine so that the open end faces up and tap it gently against
your hand or a soft object. This makes cartridges move from the top shelf
to the bottom shelf.
Moving top shelf cartridges to the bottom shelf
Chapter 2 Operation 19
5 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the cartridges from the bottom shelf.
6 Finally, remove the cartridge from the cleaning cartridge position in the
middle shelf.
Removing catridge from middle shelf.
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How to Use the DDS Auto Loader Unit
1 Ensure that the BUSY and TAPE indicators are off, then insert the
magazine.
SELECT
EJECT
BUSY
TAPE
Inserting the magazine
When the magazine is loaded, the following actions occur:
• After “Magazine Loading” appears, checking of the magazine starts.
• If the magazine is write-protected, the write-protect indicator ( ) appears.
• All cartridges are checked in order.
• As each cartridge is checked, its number blinks.
ENTER
Note
When Autoload is set to ON by the Menu screen and a magazine is inserted,
the first cartridge is loaded into the DDS drive automatically after the
cartridges within the magazine have been checked.
2 When all cartridge numbers display on the LCD, a cartridge to be loaded
into the DDS drive may be selected by computer software or by the
SELECT or ENTER buttons on the machine. When a cartridge is loaded
into the DDS drive, the TAPE indicator lights.
3 Data may be read or written on the tape using computer software. While
reading or writing, the BUSY indicator lights.
Chapter 2 Operation 21
Data Cartridge Selection
You can select data cartridges loaded into the magazine as necessary by using
the software on your computer.
Data cartridges can be selected with the SELECT and ENTER buttons on this
machine, by the following procedure.
1 Press the SELECT button to display a cartridge number on the LCD, and
press it repeatedly to change the selected data cartridge number.
2 When the desired cartridge number is selected, press the ENTER button.
The cartridge currently in the DDS drive is unloaded, and the cartridge
selected above is loaded into the drive.
Cautions:
• After inserting the magazine, about 90 seconds are needed for checking
the cartridges in the magazine. During that time, the SELECT button is
disabled. The SELECT button is also disabled when “Ready” is not
displayed.
• When Autoload is set to ON by the Menu screen and a magazine is inserted,
the first cartridge is loaded into the DDS drive automatically after the
cartridges within the magazine have been checked.
• The SELECT and ENTER buttons have no effect if pressed while the
BUSY indicator is flashing.
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Ejecting the Magazine
Press the EJECT button.
“Ejecting Magazine” appears, and after the cartridge unloads from the DDS
drive to the magazine, the magazine automatically ejects.
As much as two minutes may be required to eject a magazine.
Caution:
The EJECT button has no effect if pressed while the BUSY indicator is
flashing.
SELECT
BUSY
TAPE
ENTER
Ejecting the magazine
EJECT
Chapter 2 Operation 23
Taking Care of Magazines and Cartridges
Use Precautions
• Avoid heavy vibration and dropping.
• The shutter on the face of the cartridge is opened automatically when it is
inserted into the drive. Do not open the shutter by hand, as touching the tape
may damage it.
• Magazines and cartridges are carefully adjusted during assembly at the
factory. Please do not try to open them or take them apart.
• The write-protect tabs on magazines and cartridges prevent the tape from
being written to or accidentally erased. If you do not need to write to the
tape, move the magazine or cartridge write-protect tab to the write-protect
position.
BLACK
MIRROR
Label attachment
position
Slide the tab toward SAVE to prevent data from being written
Slide the tab toward REC to allow data to be written
Magazine write-protect tab and label attachment position.
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Label attachment
position
Using your fingernail, push the switch in the
direction of the arrow to protect the tape from
writing or accidental erasure.
Return the switch to its original position to
re-enable writing.
Cartridge write-protect tab and label attachment position
• In case of a sudden change in temperature, condensation may interfere with
reading and writing to a tape.
• Avoid unnecessarily loading/unloading cartridges to/from the DDS drive if
you do not need to write or read a tape.
• Attach the write-protect label provided with magazines and cartridges to the
label attachment position indicated in the above figures. Do not attach the
label outside of the indicated area or affix a second label on top of the first
one.
Storage Precautions
• Keep the magazine in its case when not in use.
• Avoid storing cartridges in dusty places, in direct sunlight, near heaters or
• Do not place cartridges on the dashboard or in a storage tray in a car.
air conditioners, or in humid locations.
Chapter 2 Operation 25
Head Cleaning
To keep the DDS Autoloader Unit in top condition, clean the head as needed,
using the proper head cleaning cartridge (sold separately).
How to Clean
The magazine is primarily intended to be used with 7 data cartridges, which
ordinarily should be set together with 1 cleaning cartridge (the DG-5CL) in
its prescribed position on the middle shelf.
1 When the display indicates a cleaning request (“CleanReq”), press the
2 When “Select8” appears on the LCD, press the ENTER button.
One cleaning cartridge can be used 15 times.
SELECT button to select “8”.
The cleaning cartridge in the center slot loads into the drive.
The head is cleaned automatically, then the cleaning cartridge is returned
to its place in the magazine.
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Installation
SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID
SCSI 68 pin connector (Non-Shielded)
Pin 34
1
Pin 68
SCSI ID
SCSI ID
10
11
12
13
14
15
35
4 3 2 1
5V GND GND 12V
321
0
P.E.
N.C.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Jumpers
Parity Enable
No Connection
SCSI ID 3
SCSI ID 2
Parity
Enable
Disable
SCSI ID 1
SCSI ID 0
Power Connector
Note : = CLOSE/Jumper
= OPEN/Jumper not installed
Don't care
Chapter 2 Operation 27
Option Switches (DIP Switch)
1. Reserved (OFF)
2. Reserved (OFF)
3. Reserved (OFF)
4. Reserved (OFF)
5. Terminator Power (ON)
6. Reserved (OFF)
7. DC Control-1 (ON)
8. DC Control-2 (OFF)
( ) . . . default setting
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Terminator Power Definition
OFF No provided
ON Provided
DC Control-1 DC Control-2 Definition
OFF OFF Compression disabled at power-on. The
host is allowed to control compression.
OFF ON Compression disabled at power-on. The
host is not allowed to control compression.
ON OFF Compression enabled at power-on. The
host is allowed to control compression.
ON ON Compression enabled at power-on. The
host is not allowed to control compression.
Interface Implementation
Supported SCSI Messages
Abort
Bus Device Reset
Command Complete
Disconnect
Extended Message
-Synchronous Data Transfer Request
Identify (w/&w/o Disconnect)
Initiator Detected Error
Message Parity Error
Message Reject
No Operation
Restore Pointers
Save Data Pointer
Supported SCSI Commands
Erase
Initialize Element Status (LUN=1)
Inquiry (LUN= 0 or 1)
Load/Unload (LUN= 0 or 1)
Locate
Log Select
Log Sense
Mode Select (6)
Mode Sense (6) (LUN= 0 or 1)
Move Medium (LUN= 0 or 1)
Prevent Allow Medium Removal (LUN= 0 or 1)
Read
Read Block Limits
Read Buffer
Read Element Status (LUN= 0 or 1)
Read Position
Receive Diagnostic Results
Release Unit
Request Block Address
Request Sense
Reserve Unit
Rewind
Seek Block
Send Diagnostic (LUN= 0 or 1)
Space
Test Unit Ready (LUN= 0 or 1)
Verify
Write
Write Buffer
Write Filemarks
Chapter 2 Operation 29
Mounting Holes
38.4
2-M3
9.51"
241.6mm
5mm
0.20"
3.12"
79.25mm
1.87"
47.5mm
21.8mm
0.86"
82.5mm
3.25"
3.12"
79.25mm
2.55"
64.7mm
3.12"
79.25mm
1.87"
47.5mm
8-M3
(Bottom)
BUSY
TAPE
139.7mm
5.50"
146mm
5.75"
SELECT
EJECT
ENTER
Note:
Maximum mounting screw thread length is 3.0 mm. Longer thread length
may damage the drive.
2-M3
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