Inserting A Cassette - Sony UVW-1800 Operating Instructions Manual

Inserting a cassette

This unit only accepts metal tapes.
Use the following '/2-inch Betacam SP cassettes.
Always check that the unit is powered on before attempting to insert or eject a cassette.
1 Turn the POWER switch on.
2 Check the following points, then insert the cassette.
• The cassette must be inserted with the side that the tape is visible uppermost.
• There must be no slack in the tape.
• There must be no message "HUMID !" in the time counter display.
For details of how to remove slack in the tape, see the section "Removing slack in the
tape " (on the next page ).
If the message "HUMID !" appears in the time counter display, see Section
"Condensation " (page 8-3(E)).
To insert a small cassette, align it with the marks on the cassette compartment.
The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit, and the tape wound round the
head drum. The tape is stationary while the head drum rotates, and the STOP
button lights.
Inserting a cassette
Chapters Preparations 3-3 (E)