Sony HKDV-503, 507D Handling Cassettes, Recommended Cassettes, Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Chapter 3 Setting Up the VTR

3-3 Handling Cassettes

3-3-1 Recommended Cassettes

Use 1/2 inch HDCAM cassettes.

The maximum recording time is as shown in the following table.

System
frequency	29.97/30 Hz	25 Hz	23.98/24 Hz
HDCAM
cassette
S-size cassette	40 minutes	48 minutes	50 minutes
L-size cassette	124 minutes	149 minutes	155 minutes

Note

Digital Betacam cassettes cannot be used.

Storage of cassettes

Store your cassettes at room temperature and normal humidity.

3-3-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

Always turn on the VTR before attempting to insert or eject cassettes.

Inserting a cassette

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S-size cassette

L-size cassette

Inserting a cassette

1 Turn the POWER switch to ON.

2 Before inserting a cassette, check the following points:

•There is no slack in the tape.

•An error message does not appear in the menu display.

•The window of the cassette is facing up.

If there is any slack in the tape, refer to “Removing slack in the tape” on next page.

When inserting an S-size cassette, make sure it is aligned with the marks on the cassette insertion slot.

The cassette is loaded automatically, and the tape is wound around the drum.

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