Panasonic AJ-SDX900E Operating Instructions Manual

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76Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspectionsCONTENTS6-3-3 Emergency ejectIf the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn theemergency eject screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.1 Set the power to OFF.4 Remove the cassette.5 Return the rubber cap to its original position.2 Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Inserta Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part ofthe emergency eject screw (red).3 While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the emergencyeject screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.≥ This screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turnsafter the first turn until the unloading can be started.≥ It also needs to be rotated through about 90 turns afterthe first turn until the tape is ejected.2, 53Cassette holderEmergencyeject screwPush in and turn atthe same time.≥ Do not turn the emergency eject screw except in anemergency.≥ Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning thescrew as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, themechanism may be damaged.≥ After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lockinto place even when an attempt is made to close it. Besure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset themechanism’s operation, and then close the cassette holder.≥ A clicking sound will be heard when the emergency ejectscrew is turned: this sound is made by the reel driveoperation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.6-3-2 Error codesOne of the following error codes appears in the displaywindow when an error has occurred in the unit for somereason.Code No. Description of error04 Pinch solenoid problem08 Cleaning solenoid problem0B Supply reel problem0C Take-up reel problem0D Capstan problem0E Cylinder problem0F Loading problem38 Servo transmission problem3F Camera transmission problem6F Reference signal problem11 Video initialization problem