Preparing the Power Supply
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC IN connector. Then, connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
When you disconnect from the wall outlet, be sure to unplug the power plug from the wall outlet first. [CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the unit for the first time.
For details on [CLOCK SET], see page 78.
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
To insert a cassette
Notes
•Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be damaged.
•Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to light. The internal sensor of the unit may operate incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit.
After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit.
Mini cassette
(Insert the mini cassette into the center of the cassette compartment.)
Standard cassette
Tape window facing upward
Notes
•When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of the cassette in the center and push it until the cassette is inserted deep into the unit. If you hold the ends, the cassette may not be loaded properly.
•If the cassette does not load or is loaded only halfway, eject it once, then insert it again. In such a case, if you insert the cassette forcibly, the cassette may not be loaded properly or malfunctions may occur.
•It takes a few seconds for the unit to recognize the
cassette and find the proper location on the tape being loaded.
To eject the cassette
With the unit powered on, press EJECT button.Chapter 2
and Playback
Recording
The cassette is unloaded and ejected.
Notes on Playback/Recording
No compensation for contents of the recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not successful due to a malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
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