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TAPE CONDITION
The right hand keyboard shows the "A", "B",
and "C" tape condition lights. The factory
settings are such that a tape which has 0, 1 or 2
defects is considered an "A" tape, 3 through 9
defects are considered a "B" tape, and ten or
more defects is indicated as a "C" tape
condition. By pressing the SET-UP key the
operator may change the values for the "A",
"B", and "C" tape condition.
SMART ELECTRONICS
The TapeChek 4100 is a fully automatic
machine with sensors to detect cassette size,
erase protection tabs, and many other machine
functions. The POWER switch on the front
panel is actually under microprocessor control
as is the rest of the Pro Line machine
Therefore, if the POWER switch is turned off
while a cassette is in the machine, instead of
turning off immediately, the machine will eject
the cassette and then power down. Since the
entire machine is microprocessor controlled, it
is very gentle to the tape and monitors tape
tension and speed continuously during the
evaluation and cleaning cycle. Also, if a
cassette is inserted incorrectly, the machine
will automatically eject the cassette so that the
operator can try again. If a tape is loaded and
will not run, it is possible that one of the
cleaning tissues has been exhausted and needs
to be replaced. In this cases a message is
shown on the display panel.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
TAPE TRANSPORT SYSTEM: 25 times NTSC Betacam tape speed
(approximately 120 ips.)
• Capstanless dual-motor spindle drive
• Metallic leader sensing system
• Tape accumulators prevent excess tape
tension and provide gentle tape handling.
• Tape speed and tension are constantly
monitored by microprocessor electronics.
• Infra-red detection systems for cassette size
and loading sensors.
• DISPLAY AND SWITCHES:-Six lighted
transport key switches
• LCD display (2 line by 16 char.) provides
operator messages and tape data.
Adjustable back light control.
• Three LED "Tape Condition" indicators.
• Tape data input keys and numeric keypad.
TAPE CLEANING SYSTEM: Two sapphire burnishing stations.
• Three vacuum-assisted cleaning systems.
• Automatic tissue advance in Forward and
Rewind.
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