Preparing the Power Supply

Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor (supplied) and the DC plug of the AC adaptor to DC IN jack on the unit. Next, connect the power plug to an AC outlet. When you disconnect the power cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet first.

PRECAUTION

Even if this unit is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC adapter.

Notes

•Never short-circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor with a metal object. A short circuit can damage the unit.

•Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC adaptor. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs.

•Do not use the AC adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

HVR-M15 (rear panel)

To DC IN

jack

AC adaptor (supplied)

Power cord (supplied)

To a wall outlet

[CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the unit for the first time.

Refer to page 54 on how to set the date and time.

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. Close Cassette Lid when the unit is in use. The

internal sensor of the unit may operate incorrectly if

too much light falls on the unit.Chapter 2

1 With the unit powered on, confirm that q

indicator is off, then open Cassette Lid.Playback Recordingand

2 After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette

so that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into the unit.

The tape is inserted into the unit automatically.

Mini cassette

(Insert the mini cassette into the center of the cassette compartment.)

Standard cassette

Tape window facing upward

(Continued)

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording

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