XL-
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ATA Drive Interface
for 722 and 744T Recorders
The XL-SATA Drive Interface allows the connection of most 2.5-inch SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives
to 722 and 744T models originally equipped with PATA (Parellel ATA) or IDE internal hard drives.
722s with serial numbers above 471309092000 and 744Ts with serial numbers above 461509071000 are
already equipped with 2.5-inch, 5400 RPM SATA hard drives. No additional interfaces are required.
XL-SATA Packing List
1) XL-SATA Drive Interface
1) Printed User Guide and Installation Instructions
2) Pink Protective Foam Rings
2) 3 x .5 mm Nylon Phillips Head Screws
5) 4-40 x 1.75” Black Oxide Phillips Head Screws
Equipment Not Included Required for Installation
1) #1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
1) 2.5” SATA Drive
Sound Devices recommends 5400 RPM hard drives or high quality solid state drives when choosing
a drive replacement. When choosing a substitute hard drive, note that higher RPM hard drives draw
more current, reducing battery run time. Higher speed drives may be used with the 7-Series Recorders, however they will not signifi cantly improve performance. They will slightly increase transfer
throughput with the penalty of increased current draw and reduced battery run time. The 7-Series
can address drives with capacities up to 2 TB.
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
The internal hard drive is not intended to be a swappable, deliverable medium. Its multi-pin connector is not rated for repeated insertion and removal cycles and may be prone to breakage with
repeated cycling.
The hard drive is mounted to the bottom-side of the recorder’s chassis and is screwdriver accessible. The drive is “suspended” in the unit with a shock absorbing material and is attached to the
main circuit board via a “fl ex board”. Since the unit’s high-density circuitry and tight construction
require specifi c electronics knowledge, Sound Devices strongly recommends drive replacement be
performed by a qualifi ed technician using proper ESD precautions. Drive replacement done by a
qualifi ed technician has no warranty implications.
XL-SATA User Guide and Installation Instructions
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Installing the XL-SATA
1. Place recorder upside down on a steady fl at, non slip surface.
2. With a #1 Phillips head screwdriver remove the screws in the following order. The fi ve long black oxide screws will no
longer be needed. The two smaller screws (#4 and 5) will be needed for reassembly.
Attention: Remove screws in this order to avoid stripping.
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3. Gently remove the bottom panel. As you remove the bottom panel be careful of the internal AA battery wires as they will
remain connected to the internal circuitry and the bottom panel.
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4. Loosen the screw of the small green circuit board holding down the hard drive ribbon cable.
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