Sony SDX550V User Guide - Page 8

Precautions Installation Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: - high humidity - high temperature - mechanical shock and vibration - direct sunlight * For details, see "Specifications" on page 29. Operation • Do not move the drive while it is operating. It may cause malfunction. • Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from low to high temperatures. This may cause water condensation to collect inside the drive. If the ambient temperature should suddenly rise while the drive is turned on, wait at least one hour before turning on the drive. If you attempt to operate the drive immediately after a sudden increase in temperature, a malfunction may occur. • Turning off the power to the drive while they are writing to tape may cause the tape to become unreadable. All previously negotiated parameters will be lost, whenever power to the drive is cycled. Transportation • Keep the original packing materials to facilitate safe transportation of the drive. • Always remove the data cartridge before moving the drive. After removing the drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packing. 8