Panasonic DMR-EZ45VEB, Service Manual

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6.2. (VHS) REMOVING OF
CASSETTE TAPE
When the cassette tape could not be removed after an
electrical malfunction, there are 2 ways to remove a cassette
tape.
6.2.1. (VHS) REMOVAL BY
COMPULSORY UNLOADING.
If Service Mode can be activated when the power can not be
turned on, this operation is able.
1. Press [STOP] and [EJECT] button simultaneously for more
than 3 seconds and set Drive to [VHS] and set the Service
Mode to 7.
2. Press [STOP] button in order to unload the mechanism.
(Pay attention to tape slack)
Service Mode Display:
7 ** ** (STOP)
→
7 0L ** (EJECT)
6.2.2. (VHS) REMOVAL BY MANUAL
OPERATION.
1. Disconnect the AC plug, and remove the Top Panel and the
Front Panel by referring to the Disassembly Procedures.
2. Connect a batterie (9V spec.) to the Loading Motor in series
for supplying 9V to rotate the Loading Motor.
3. Stop unloading just before unloading will be completed. The
tape becomes slack.
4. Rotate the S-Reel by a small minus screwdriver to remove
the slack tape.
5. Then unload again to remove the cassette tape.
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