Sony SDX-800V/R manual Tape guide surface Cartridge Detail a

4.Operation

A

Tape guide surface Tape guide surface

C C

B Cartridge

Detail A

Photo 2: The Initial Position of the Threading Mechanism

Caution:

Stop rotating the motor shaft immediately, when the guide B (see detail A of Photo 2) gets to the area below the line C-C (This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide surfaces of the cartridge). Otherwise the gear of the drive can be damaged.

5.Before manual eject procedure, tape slack must be removed in order to prevent tape damage. Rotate the gear mechanism located on the bottom of the drive counterclockwise to tighten the tape.

6.After the tape slack has been removed, continue to turn the Loading moter shaft located on the bottom of the drive clockwise by a precision screwdriver until the tape cartridge is lifted out of the drive mechanism and is ejected.

7.Return the drive to Sony for repair.

4-8 SONY AIT-3Ex drive SDX-800V series Ver.1.1