Preparing The Power Supply; Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes - Sony HVR-M15AU - Professional Video Cassete recorder/player Operating Instructions Manual

Checking the tape for slack
Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel
gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel
does not move, there is no slack.
Paper clip, etc.

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. Then, connect the power plug to the
wall outlet. When you disconnect the power code from
the wall outlet, be sure to unplug the power plug from
the wall 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 Adaptor.
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-M15A (rear panel)
Reel
To a wall outlet
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the
unit for the first time.
For details on [CLOCK SET],see page 58.

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 the 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.
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With the unit powered on, confirm that q indicator
is off, and then open the cassette lid.
To DC IN
jack
AC Adaptor
(supplied)
Power cord (supplied)
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
(Continued)
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