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Operational Problems
4.5.2.1.
The tape drive will not accept a tape cartridge
Withdraw the tape cassette and turn the power to drive off, wait 5 seconds, then back on. Observe the drive for a
normal power up sequence (see clause 4.3.4). If the LEDs do not light, check the power supply and power cable
connection. If the drive completes the power on sequence normally but still won't accept the tape cassette, the drive
may be defective.
A tape may already be in the drive. TAPE MOTION LED is on. Press EJECT to remove the first tape. The power has
been removed from the drive with a tape loaded. When the power is restored to the drive, it will detect the tape and
rewind the tape to BOT. Press EJECT remove the cassette.
A tape is in the drive and will not eject.
If the SCSI command PREVENT ALLOW MEDIA REMOVAL (with Prevent bit set to one) has been sent to the drive,
the cartridge will be retained in the drive even after an UNLOAD command. The EJECT button is also disabled.
Send an PREVENT ALLOW MEDIA REMOVAL (with prevent bit clear)command, issue a SCSI bus reset, or power
the drive off and back on to override this condition.
If Tape is still in the drive after following the above procedure. The drive has a serious problem and should be
returned to Sony for repair with the tape in place.
Note: If it is absolutely mandatory that the tape cassette be removed prior to returning the drive for repair the
following Emergency Cassette Removal procedure should be followed:
Caution: This procedure should only be attempted by a mechanically qualified person and will probably result in the
tape being unusable. Do not proceed if further damage to the tape drive would be done.
Reel motor
Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure
Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom of the drive.
1.
Remove the drive's top cover.
2.
Locate the small opening in the bottom of the drive and insert the tip of a precision screwdriver so that the
3.
Loading motor shaft can be rotated.
Rotate the motor shaft clockwise to bring the threading mechanism back to the initial position.
4.
SONY AIT-E Turbo drive SDX-250V series Ver.1.0
Photo 1: Emergency Tape Removal Procedure
Loading motor
4.Operation
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