About Cassette; Loading And Unloading A Cassette - Sony Digital betacam DVW-970 Operation Manual

Recording and Playback

3-1 About Cassette

This section describes the procedure for loading and
unloading a cassette.
See Specifications "VTR Section" on page 132 for
information about the cassettes you can use in the
camcorder.
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a
Cassette
Loading a cassette
1
Turn on the POWER switch.
POWER switch
HUMID indicator
Note
If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the HUMID
indicator will light. If this happens, wait until the
indicator goes off before going on to step 2.
2
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette compartment lid will open.
Chapter
Cassette
compartment lid
3
Check that there is no slack in the tape. Then slide in
the cassette until it clicks into position and close the
cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved
PUSH.
Insert the cassette.
Window outwards
Cassette
holder
Notes
• To insert the tape correctly, make sure to stand the grip
of the camcorder.
• When inserting the tape, be careful that you don't hit the
tape against the tape holder.
3
Push and close the lid.
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