Preparations 3 Chapter

3-5 Cassettes

3-5-1 Cassette Types

This unit uses the following MPEG IMX cassettes for playback.

MPEG IMX cassettes

Small cassettes BCT-6MX/12MX/22MX/32MX/60MX

Large cassettes BCT-64MXL/94MXL/124MXL/184MXL

The following tapes can also be used for playback.

•Digital Betacam cassettes

•Betacam SX cassettes

•Betacam SP cassettes (metal tape)

•Betacam cassettes (oxide tape)

3-5-2 Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes

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

Inserting a cassette

1 EJECT button

2

Small cassette

Large cassette

STANDBY

STANDBY button

REW PLAY F FWD STOP

STOP button

1 Turn the POWER switch on.

2 Check 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.

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