Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Appendix Mini DV Cassette, Copyright Protection, Accidental erasure

Appendix

Mini DV Cassette	To protect recordings against
	accidental erasure

Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini

DV cassette to the “SAVE” position.

Erasure protect tab

Precautions when using a Mini DV cassette

Appendix

•Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the i mark.

•This camcorder can record and play back using Mini DV cassettes with cassette memory, but it cannot record or play back this memory.

•To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode.

•Do not insert anything into the holes on the bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them in any way.

•Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in areas conducive to dust or mold.

•Do not place the Mini DV cassette near magnetic sources such as electric clocks or magnetic devices as this may adversely affect recorded material.

•When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette is used again for recording, the previously recorded material will be automatically erased.

•The Mini DV cassette will not operate if inserted in the wrong direction.

•Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV cassette without running the tape as this may cause uneven tape winding and damage the tape.

•Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in areas with excessive steam.

•Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and stand it in an upright position.

•If the tape is not properly wound, rewind the tape.

•Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it to excessive shocks.

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To record over a previously recorded tape, slide the protect tab to the “REC” position.

Copyright Protection

The digital VCR has far superior recording and playback ability than the traditional analog VCR, and in order to protect digital video software copyrights, a system for managing copyrights has been established. Some digital video recording with prere- corded copyright protection signals can still be played back on this camcorder. If you play a digital video recording that has a copyright protection signal on video equipment with a DV terminal and attempt to record a copy of that software on this camcorder, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.” appears on the screen and the recording is disabled.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be autho- rized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.