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 ..............11 2-2 Rear Panel..............13 Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Setting Up the Unit............15 3-2 Software Installation .............15...
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About the read time of files ..........25 About the write time of files..........25 Replacing the air filter (ODS-D280U/D380U) ....26 Parts with limited service life..........26 Long-term loading of cartridges ........26 Attaching the USB cable clamper (ODS-D380U) ..26 Specifications ..............28 Table of Contents...
Software Optical Disc • File transfer and job management ODS-D55U Archive Cartridge ODS-D77UA using the Optical Disc Archive Filer ODS-D280U • Intuitive management of content ODS-D380U realized with Content Manager. USB cable Computer 1-1 Features / 1-2 Example of Use...
1-3 Recommended Software 1-3-1 List of Software Download the following software from the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional Products site for use with this unit. Software Supported OS Function Source Optical Disc Windows/ Basic software that allows you...
Disc Archive Drive Unit. To use this software, authentication by inputting the serial number of Content Manager is required. For details, refer to Help in “Content Manager.” a) Sony Creative Software site • Japan http://www.sonybsc.com http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/ • Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com • Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr b) Sony Professional Products site •...
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Free hard 32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more disk space Operating For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional system Products site (page 6). Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2) (SuperSpeed USB host controller required.)
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Free hard 32 GB + 16 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more disk space Operating For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional system Products site (page 6). Other • SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2) (SuperSpeed USB host controller required.)
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Free hard 64 GB + 64 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more disk space Operating For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional system Products site (page 6). Other • SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) host controller required.)
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Free hard 32 GB + 32 GB × (number of the connected units + 1) or more disk space Operating For details, see the Sony Creative Software site or Sony Professional system Products site (page 6). Other SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2) (SuperSpeed USB host controller required.)
Names and Functions of Parts Chapter IN indicator on the front panel flashes 2-1 Front Panel four times a second. (ODS-D280U) c ACCESS indicator Flashes blue when the media is being accessed from the computer. However, this indicator flashes once a second while writing the media management data to the media is being held after the media access is...
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Help in the Utility Software. If the indicator is flashing four times a second, and it is not possible to check the alarm log, contact your Sony service representative. When the error is eliminated, the indicator goes off.
USB cable, making sure it is correctly inserted. ODS-D77U/D77UA • On the ODS-D380U, use the (The figure below is for ODS-D77U.) supplied USB cable clamper to prevent disconnection of the USB cable. For details about using the USB cable clamper, see “Attaching...
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c Cable clamper Use this clamper to fix the cable of the AC adapter. Clip the cable with the clamper as shown in the following figure. ODS-D55U ODS-D77UA ODS-D280U/D380U d POWER indicator Lights green when the 1 (power) button is on. e CARTRIDGE IN indicator Lights green when a cartridge is injected.
Preparations Chapter 3-1 Setting Up 3-2 Software the Unit Installation Make sure the unit is in a horizontal To use this unit, the necessary software position when setting it up. must first be installed on the computer to which it is connected. Notes Note •...
Archive Software, Utility installation. Software, and Optical Disc Archive Filer 3-2-3 Linux Installation Download the Optical Disc Archive Software from the Sony Creative To install the Optical Disc Software site or Sony Professional Archive Software and Utility Products site (page 6). Software...
For details about the recommended through a USB cable. configurations of the computer to connect to this unit, check the technical note, which can be downloaded from the Sony Creative Software site (page 6). Notes • Install the Optical Disc Archive Software (see page 16) in advance.
This unit can use the following Optical Disc Archive Cartridges and similar media. Read/write support No. of files Media ODS-D55U Cartridge which type ODS-D77U ODS-D280U ODS-D380U can be ODS-D77UA created ODC300R Write-once Read/Write Read-only Read-only 60,000 or Capacity: 300 GB...
not be as good as the rate for 60,000 Notes files. • Deleting files from the media will not • Do not inject ODC3300R/5500R into increase the available storage space ODS-D55U/ODS-D77U/ for either write-once or rewritable ODS-D77UA. If it is injected, this may type cartridges.
Care of the cartridge 3-5-4 Write-Protecting • Remove dust and dirt on the outside Media of a cartridge using a soft dry cloth. • If condensation forms, allow ample To prevent erasing contents of time to dry before use. recorded media accidentally, slide the Write protect tab on the bottom of the 3-5-3 Cartridge Memory cartridge (rear of label side) in the...
EJECT button. If the problem To eject a cartridge, click the Z (Eject) persists, contact your Sony service icon displayed at the right end of the representative without transporting tree display on the device screen of the the unit.
“Close” from the context menu. • Click the [Start] button on the • With this software activated, press Alt computer and then select “Sony + F4 (press the F4 key while holding Optical Disc Archive Software”> down the Alt key).
To start this software, carry out any of the following. On a Windows computer • Click the [Start] button on the computer and then select “Sony Optical Disc Archive Software” > “Optical Disc Archive Filer”. • Open the folder in which the software is installed, and then double click ODAFiler.exe.
4-2-2 Exiting Carry out any of the following. On a Windows computer • Click the (close) button in the top × right corner of the window. • Right click the title bar and select “Close” from the context menu. • With this software activated, press Alt + F4 (press the F4 key while holding down the Alt key).
Appendix About the read time of files Important Notes • When accessing multiple files at the on Operation same time, disc swapping may occur frequently. This will reduce the data transfer rate and increase the total time of operation significantly. •...
For details about obtaining an air filter and air Note filter replacement, consult your local Sony service or sales representative. The supplied USB cable clamper supports the supplied USB cable only. It may not attach to commercially Parts with limited service available USB cables.
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Pass the screws removed in step 3 through the holes in the USB cable clamper, align with the screw holes on the unit, insert and tighten the screws. Note Overtightening the screws may damage the slot of the screw. Unscrew and remove the two screws on the left and right of the USB cable using a flat blade screwdriver.
ODS-D77UA/D280U/ D380U: 19.5 V Power consumption (max.) ODS-D55U: 20 W ODS-D77U: 45 W ODS-D77UA: 48 W ODS-D280U: 80 W ODS-D380U: 105 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to ODS-D280U/D380U +140°F) 146 (5...
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ODS-D55U/D77U/D77UA/ ODC3300R: 3.3TB D280U: (1) Write-once, 480,000 files can be ODS-D380U: created Type C-Type C (Sony) (1) ODC5500R: 5.5 TB Type A-Type C (Sony) (1) Write-once, 800,000 files can be USB cable clamper created ODS-D380U: (1)
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OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE type) WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER Additional serial number REASON WHATSOEVER. Air filter • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ODS-D280U/D380U: CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY Part No. A-2181-544-x USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
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