Preparations 3 Chapter

3-4 Cassettes

3-4-1 Cassette Types

This unit uses the following HDCAM cassettes for playback.

HDCAM cassettes

Small cassettes BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD

Large cassettes BCT-34HDL/64HDL/94HDL/124HDL

The unit can also play back the following cassettes.

•Digital Betacam cassettes

•MPEG IMX cassettes

•Betacam SX cassettes

•Betacam SP cassettes (metal tape)

•Betacam cassettes (oxide tape)

2Check the following points, then insert the cassette in the orientation shown in the figure.

•Check that message “ERR-10” is not shown in the time data/menu display section.

•Check that there is no slack in the tape.

The cassette is drawn into the unit, and the STANDBY and STOP buttons light.

If message “ERR-10” appears in the time data/menu display section, there is moisture condensation in the unit.

Removing slack from the tape

Press in one of the reels with a finger, and turn gently in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no slack in the tape.

3-4-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

It is not possible to insert or eject a cassette unless the unit is powered on.

Inserting a cassette

EJECT button

1

2

Small cassette

Large cassette

PREROLL

STANDBY

STANDBY button

REW PLAY F FWD STOP

STOP button

1Turn the POWER switch on.

Ejecting a cassette

Press the EJECT button.

Note

Ejecting is a local operation. It is not possible to eject a cassette in another unit by remote control.

If the tape slacks inside the unit, pressing the EJECT button may not eject the cassette. For information about how to remove the cassette in such a case, refer to the Installation Manual.

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