Pretty much true. There are some states, where if you operate the load solenoid by hand, you can remove a 99%-already-unloaded cartridge. Pressed in. Red light blinking fast = failure. Red light blinking slowly = rewind. Green light solid = tape loaded and ready. Green light blinking = tape moving. -- Tim Shoppa Email: shoppa(a)trailing-edge.com Trailing Edge Technology WWW: http://www.trailing-edge.com/ 7328 Bradley Blvd Voice: 301-767-5917 Bethesda, MD, USA 20817 Fax: 301-767-5927