Sony SDZ-S130 User Manual
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Chapter 4 Using the Media
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E Recognition Holes
Used by the unit to determine the type of cartridge. S-AIT data cartridge
recognition holes are all closed. S-AIT cleaning cartridge holes are closed
except hole
Used by the unit to determine the type of cartridge. S-AIT data cartridge
recognition holes are all closed. S-AIT cleaning cartridge holes are closed
except hole
.
Caution
Do not open the recognition holes as this may prevent the unit from recognizing
the type of cartridge correctly.
the type of cartridge correctly.
F Reel Lock
Used to prevent the tape from moving when it is outside the unit. When you
insert a cartridge into the unit, its reel locks are released automatically.
Used to prevent the tape from moving when it is outside the unit. When you
insert a cartridge into the unit, its reel locks are released automatically.
Caution
Do not close the reel lock as this may cause loading problems.
G Positioning Hole
Used by the unit to determine the position of the cartridge in the unit.
Used by the unit to determine the position of the cartridge in the unit.
Caution
Do not close the positioning hole as this may cause loading problems.
H Leader Block
The tape is attached to the leader block. When you insert a cartridge into the
unit, the leader block is extracted from the cartridge, loaded onto a non-
removable take-up reel, and then the tape is wrapped around the drum.
The tape is attached to the leader block. When you insert a cartridge into the
unit, the leader block is extracted from the cartridge, loaded onto a non-
removable take-up reel, and then the tape is wrapped around the drum.
Caution
Do not pull the leader block from the cartridge as this may cause loading
problems.
problems.
I Spring-loaded Hub
Used by the unit to rotate the cartridge reel.
Used by the unit to rotate the cartridge reel.
Caution
Do not close the spring-loaded hub as this may cause loading problems.
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