Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure - Sony SDT 11000 - DDS Tape Drive User Manual

Using a Cleaning Tape
The SDT-10000/SDT-11000 has a built-in super head cleaner designed to
last for the life of the drive.
In addition, a cleaning tape should be used periodically to clean the entire
tape path.
The drive will automatically request you to perform a cleaning operation.
The need for a cleaning tape is determined by the drum rotating hours since
the last cleaning was performed. The drive will request a cleaning operation
every 24 hours of drum rotation. (DDS-4)

Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure

In case the tape is stuck inside the drive, you could remove the tape
cartridge manually.
1
Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow
access to the bottom and left side of the drive.
2
Remove the drive's top cover to monitor the degree of tape
slack throughout the process.
Note
Never touch the inside of the drive when the top cover is opened. Otherwise it may
cause a trouble.
3
Rotate the Loading/Threading motor clockwise with a small
screwdriver (ex. Phillips "+" No. 1) put into the plastic screw
head on the back of the drive (see the location in a drawing
below).
This will enable you to move back the threading mechanism to the
initial position.
Notes
• Do not rotate the screw further when you reach to the mechanical limit to avoid
damage on the mechanism.
• To prevent damage on the tape, take up the slack of tape from time to time by
clicking the ratchet mechanism located on the left side of the drive.
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