Threading End And Unthreading End States - Sony BVW-55 Maintenance Manual

1-18. Threading End and Unthreading End States

1-18. Threading End and Unthreading End States
1. Threading end state
In the threading end state, the S and T sliders move from the reel table side to both sides of the drum and
the pins of the S and T sliders stop in the V grooves of each catcher. At the same time, the S tension
regulator arm, T3 guide, pinch roller, and T tension regulator arm move to the positions shown in the
figure.
. To enter the threading end state using tape;
(1) Turn on the power.
(2) Insert a cassette tape into the cassette compartment.
(3) Close the control panel or cassette compartment.
. To enter the threading end state manually;
Turn the manual eject knob clockwise.
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Stop the rotation of the manual eject knob when the above mentioned threading end state above is just
entered. If not, the related gears may be damaged.
. To enter the threading end state with the cassette compartment removed (during tape path adjustment);
Refer to Section 2-1 in the maintenance manual Part 2 Volume 1.
Pin
S slider
S tension regulator arm
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S catcher T catcher
T3 guide (T drawer guide)
Manual eject knob
Pinch roller
T tension regulator arm
Pin
T slider
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