2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that warnings, such as the

 

HUMID indicator and so on, do not appear and that the BATT

 

indicator shows at least five segments.

 

• If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.

 

Note

 

After turning off the power, check whether the drum is dry (even if

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the HUMID indicator is off) when the turning on the power again.

•If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

For detailed information on warnings, see “6-3 Operation Warnings” on page 6-14.

3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid. Then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid.

4 After checking the points below, load the cassette and close the cassette lid.

•The cassette is not write-protected.

•There is no slack in the tape.

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

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