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• Verify that the SCSI cable is connected correctly.
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Computer” (page 25) in Chapter 3, “Installation”.
• Verify that the SCSI adapter card is correctly installed in the computer.
• Verify that all the connected SCSI devices are LVD devices. The AIT
autoloader is an LVD device. Do not connect HDV devices to the autoloader.
• Verify that all the devices on the SCSI bus are Wide SCSI devices. The AIT
autoloader is a Wide SCSI device. All the devices on the SCSI bus must be
Wide SCSI devices. (Wide-Narrow adapters can also be used.)
• When using SCSI LVD, verify that the length of the SCSI cable that connects
the host computer and the AIT autoloader at the end of the SCSI bus is shorter
than 12 m (39.4 ft.). With SCSI SE, it should be less than 3 m (9.8 ft.).
• Verify that the SCSI bus is terminated correctly.
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• Verify that the AIT autoloader supports the application software. For
guidance on application software that can be used on the AIT autoloader and
on compatible operating systems, contact your dealer.
• Verify that the application software is correctly installed and correctly set up
on the host computer.
• Verify that the host computer was turned on more than 10 seconds after
turning on the autoloader. If the host computer is turned on too soon after
turning on the autoloader, the host computer may not detect the SCSI devices.
Data cannot be written or read even though the
application and the autoloader are working properly
• Verify that the write-protect tab of the cartridge is in the write-enable position.
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“Preparing Cartridges” (page 32) in Chapter 3, “Installation”.
• Only use Sony AIT cartridges. Verify that the AIT drive supports the
cartridges.
• If a cartridge has been used for a long time or very frequently, replace it with
a new cartridge.
• Verify that the cartridge is not damaged.
• Try cleaning the AIT drive.
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“Cleaning the AIT Drive” (page 46) in
Chapter 6, “Cleaning the AIT Drive”.
The cartridges cannot be ejected
• Follow the instructions in “Ejecting/Changing Cartridges” (page 43) in
Chapter 5, “Operating the AIT Autoloader”.
If you are still unable to eject cartridges, please contact your dealer for
assistance.
• If you are unable to eject the cartridge in the AIT drive, perform the following
procedure.
1 On the front of the AIT autoloader, press the DOOR button for
at least five seconds.
[E J] flashes on the message display. The cartridge in the AIT drive is
automatically ejected and returned to its original slot.
The front door is then unlocked and [o P] appears on the message display.
Notes
• When the original position of the cartridge is unknown, such as after
restarting the AIT autoloader, the cartridge is inserted in the highest
available slot.
• When you press the DOOR button for at least five seconds when there is
not cartridge in the AIT drive, [E J] flashes on the message display and
the front door is unlocked.
