Handling Cassettes; Usable Cassettes; Inserting And Ejecting Cassettes - Sony SRW-1 Operation Manual

3-7 Handling Cassettes

3-7-1 Usable Cassettes

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This system uses / -inch width HDCAM-SR S-size
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cassettes.
The maximum recording times are as follows.
System frequency
29.97 Hz
25 Hz
23.98 Hz/24Hz
Note
Use this unit (SRW-1) or a SRW-5000/5500 unit to rewind
tapes. Do not use cassettes which have been rewound by
other units or by rewinders.
Storage of cassettes
Store your cassettes at room temperature and normal
humidity.
3-7-2 Inserting and Ejecting
Cassettes
Check to be sure that the system is powered on before

inserting and ejecting cassettes.

Note
To protect tapes, do not power the SRW-1 off with a
cassette loaded. Always eject the cassette first, and then
use the following procedure to power the system off.
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3-7 Handling Cassettes
Maximum recording time
40 minutes (20 minutes for
double-speed recording)
48 minutes (24 minutes for
double-speed recording)
50 minutes (25 minutes for
double-speed recording)
To insert cassettes
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Set the SRW-1 and SRPC-1 POWER ON/OFF
switches to ON.
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Press the EJECT button.
The cover of the cassette insertion slot opens.
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Check the following, and then insert the cassette.
• There is no slack in the tape. (If there is slack in the
tape, see "Removing slack in the tape".)
• There is no error message in the display (see page
83).
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Press the cover of the cassette insertion slot to close it.
The tape is wound on the drum.
If "VTR 007F: HUMID ERROR" appears in the
display
Condensation was detected.
See "Condensation" (page 79) for the steps to take.
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