Panasonic OmniVision PV-C1321-K, Service Manual, Page: 17 / 232

5.1.10.1. Manual Method
When a tape jam is encountered, check the tape loading condition and use the following
procedure to remove a tape jam.
Fig. 7-1
5.1.10.1.1. Method -1:
1. Move the Pinch Roller Unit out by unhooking the Pin of Pinch Arm
Unit so that the Pinch Roller is separated from the Capstan Rotor
Unit shaft.
Fig. 7-2
2. Remove the tape from the tape path.
3. Rewind the tape into the cassette by rotating the Center Clutch
Unit counterclockwise.
4. Unhook Spring (A) of the Drive Rack Arm.
5. Remove Screw (A).
6. Lift the Cassette Up Ass’y. While pulling the Cassette Up Ass’y out
far enough so that it clears the Drive Rack Arm, slide the Drive
Rack Unit as indicated by the arrow to remove the cassette tape
from the Cassette Up Ass’y.
7. Check the cause of mechanical trouble and repair.
Fig. 7-3
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