Sony Hi8 EVV-9000P Manual page 23

Cassette type and automatic
change of record/playback mode
For Hi8 recording, use Hi8 ME tapes.
When using the standard 8mm video cassette tape, the
standard recording and playback are performed. The
cassette type and recording mode are automatically
detected.
Cassette type detection
The VTR reads the holes in the cassette to determine what
type of cassette it is.
MP (Standard 8mm cassette tape)
HME (Hi8 cassette tape)
Cassette type and recording/
playback time
Cassette tape
Recording/playback time
P5-15MP 15 min.
E5-30HME, P5-30MP —_| 30 min.
+
E5-60HME, P5-60MP 60 min.
E5-90HME, P5-90MP 90 min.
=!
e Store the cassettes in their cases and keep them upright.
This will keep dust out and prevent the tape unraveling.
e Never insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the
cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and its
thickness and whether the safety tab is out or in.
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