Sharp ViewCam VL-NZ150U Operation Manual page 87

;UJnJ DV Cassette To protect recordings against acciden-
tal erasure
Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini DV
cassette to the "SAVE" position.
Precautions when using a Mini DV
cassette
- Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with the
tvl r1 _'T
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
labeled 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.
protect tab
To record over a previously recorded tape,
slide the protect tab to the "REC" position.
;_Opyright Protection
The digital VCR has far superior recording and
playback ability than the traditional analog
VCR, and in order to protect digital video
software copyrights, a system for managing
copyrights has been established. Some digital
video recording with pre-recorded copyright
protection signals can still be played back on
this camcorder. If you play a digital video
recording that has a copyright protection signal
on video equipment 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.
COPYRIGHT
PROTECTED.
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