Digital Equipment MicroVAX II 630QY Owner's Manual page 76

Operation
5. The tape loads in 10 to 15 seconds. A mechanism inside the tape picks up
the tape and places it on a take-up reel inside the tape drive.
The red light goes on.
When the green light goes on, the tape is ready to use.
NOTE
If a tape is new, the system performs a calibration sequence that
takes approximately two minutes. The green light flashes rapidly
and irregularly during calibration.
CAUTION
Never move the cartridge release handle unless the red indicator
light is off and the green indicator light is on. Never lift the car-
tridge release handle while an indicator light is flashing.
If the red light flashes rapidly at any time, press the Load/Unload
button four times. If the problem persists, do not attempt to use the
tape drive or to remove the tape cartridge. Call your nearest service
representative.
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