Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Inserting a Cassette

1 Supply power to the VIEWCAM, then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door.

•The cassette holder extends and opens automatically.

Cassette compartment door release

2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

3 Press the PUSH mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place.

•The cassette holder retracts automatically.

PUSH mark

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place.

Removing a Cassette

Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette.

Cautions:

•Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting.

•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder.

•Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the PUSH mark to close it.

•Do not tilt the VIEWCAM or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.

•Remove the cassette if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time.

•If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3, the VIEWCAM’s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure.

•Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the cassette compartment door.

Notes:

•If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

•See page 59 for more information on the video cassette tapes for use with this VIEWCAM.

Preparation

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