Sharp ViewCam Slim VL-ME100S Operation Manual page 124

Appendix
Mini DV Cassette
Precautions when using a Mini DV
cassette
• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with
the mark.
• This camcorder can record and play back
using Mini DV cassettes with cassette
memory, but it cannot record or play back
this memory.
• To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV
cassette labelled for use with LP mode.
• Do not insert anything into the holes on the
bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block them
in any way.
• Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area
conducive to dust or mold.
• Do not place the Mini DV cassette near
magnetic sources such as electric clocks or
magnetic devices as this may adversely
affect recorded material.
• When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette
is used again for recording, the previously
recorded material will be automatically
erased.
• The Mini DV cassette will not operate if
inserted in the wrong direction.
• Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini DV
cassette without running the tape as this may
cause uneven tape winding and damage the
tape.
• Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct
sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in areas
with excessive steam.
• Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and
stand it in an upright position.
• If the tape is not properly wound, rewind the
tape.
• Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or subject it
to excessive shocks.
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To protect recordings against acciden-
tal erasure
Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV
cassette to the "SAVE" position.
Erasure protect tab
To record over a previously recorded tape,
slide the protect tab to the "REC" position.
Copyright Protection
The digital VCR has far superior recording and
playback ability than the traditional analogue
VCR, and in order to protect digital video
software copyrights, a system for managing
copyrights has been established. Some digital
video recordings with pre-recorded copyright
protection signals can still be played back on
this camcorder. However, these recordings
cannot be output to a TV or an external monitor.
If you play a digital video recording that has a
copyright protection signal on a personal
computer with a DV terminal and attempt to
record a copy of that software on this
camcorder, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED."
appears on the screen and the recording is
disabled.
COPYR I GHT
PROT E C T ED .
Note:
• Copyright protection signals cannot be recorded
with this camcorder.