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Cassette types

This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes.

Removing slack from the tape

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

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Inserting and ejecting cassettes

Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on.

Inserting a cassette

EJECT button

S cassette

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L cassette

Ejecting a cassette Press the EJECT button. The cassette is ejected.

1 Turn the POWER switch on.

2 Check the following points before inserting the cassette with the orientation shown in the figure.

•Check that there is no slack in the tape.

•Check that the message “E10-0000” is not shown in the time data display area.

The cassette is drawn into the unit.

If the message “E10-0000” appears in the time data display area, there is moisture condensation in the unit. For steps to take when “E10-0000” is displayed, see “6-3 Moisture Condensation” on page 6-2.

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