Sony DVCAM DSR-1800 Operating Instructions Manual page 22

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DVCAM cassettes
Notes on using cassettes
Checking the tape for slack
Usable Cassettes
The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.
REC/SAVE switch
For details of this switch, see "Preventing accidental
erasure" on page 23
Mini size Standard size
Cassette memory
This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.
For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix
"ClipLink Guide"(page 104).
¢ Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to t
beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on
instead of flat on its side.
Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, et
may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.
¢ If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connect
problems may occur, causing a loss of functions. Remove away any dus
dirt from this area before using the cassette.
¢ If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact
tape may become slackened and may not record and/or play back correc
For information about how to check the tape for slack, see the next secti
Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction sh
by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette
the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.