5.7 Using the Cassette Tape
Digital Equipment Corporation recommends that you use only DDS certified
tapes. The following sections describe how to:
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Handle and store tape (Section 5.7.1)
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Write-protect tape (Section 5.7.2)
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Insert and remove tape (Section 5.7.3)
WARNING
Always place the tape label in the recessed area on the cassette. Never
place one label on top of another label. Whenever possible, install tape
labels on the cassette edge, rather than the top for tapes used in the
autoloader magazine to avoid problems if the label lifts up.
NOTE
Use of non-DDS media may result in degraded drive performance. We
recommend the use of Digital Equipment Corporation media.
5.7.1 Proper Handling of Cassette Tapes
To ensure optimal performance from your cassette tapes, observe the following
guidelines when handling them.
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Avoid placing the cassette tapes near sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as terminals, and video or X-ray equipment. Emissions
from such equipment can erase data on the tape.
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Keep cassette tapes out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and other
sources of heat.
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Store cassette tapes (and cleaning cassette) where the room temperatures
are between 5 and 32°C (40 and 90°F).
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Store cassette tapes in a dust-free environment where the relative humidity
is 20 to 60% RH.
5–4 Using the TLZ07 Cassette Tape Drive
