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Chapter 3 Preparations
3-8 Chapter 3 Preparations
3-5 Cassettes
3-5-1 Cassette Types
This unit uses the following MPEG IMX cassettes for
playback.
MPEG IMX cassettes
The following tapes can also be used for playback.
• Digital Betacam cassettes
• Betacam SX cassettes
• Betacam SP cassettes (metal tape)
• Betacam cassettes (oxide tape)
3-5 Cassettes
3-5-2 Inserting and Ejecting
Cassettes
It is not possible to insert or eject a cassette unless the
unit is powered on.
Inserting a cassette
1 Turn the POWER switch on.
2 Check the following points, then insert the cassette
in the orientation shown in the figure.
• Check that message “ERR-10” is not shown in
the time data/menu display section.
• Check that there is no slack in the tape.
The cassette is drawn into the unit, and the
STANDBY and STOP buttons light.
If message “ERR-10” appears in the time data/menu display
section, there is moisture condensation in the unit.
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PLAY
STOP
STANDBY
Large cassette
STOP button
STANDBY button
Small cassette
Small cassettes BCT-6MX/12MX/22MX/32MX/60MX
Large cassettes BCT-64MXL/94MXL/124MXL/184MXL
EJECT button