Panasonic AJ- E - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 3 Recording and playback
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3-1 Cassette tapes
Loading a cassette tape
1
Set the POWER switch to ON.
<Note>
When condensation has formed inside the unit, the
HUMID display lights. Wait until this display is cleared
before proceeding with the intended operation.
Ejecting the cassette tape
While the power is still on, press the EJECT button to open
the cassette holder, and take out the cassette tape. If another
cassette is not going to be loaded immediately after this tape
is ejected, close the cassette holder.
Ejecting the cassette when the battery has no
charge
First, set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the unit’s
power.
Then turn the power back on, and immediately hold down the
EJECT button.
The cassette can be removed when there is still some power
left in the battery. However, do not repeat this operation.
To prevent accidental erasure
Set the cassette’s tab to SAVE to prevent the recordings on
the tape from being erased accidentally.
2
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette holder opens.
3
Insert the cassette tape and press the part marked with
the arrow to close the cassette holder securely.
<Note>
Check that there is no slack in the tape of the cassette.
REC
SAVE
HUMID display
POWER: ON
EJECT button
Cassette holder
Checking for tape slack
Gently push in the reel using your finger and turn the reel in
the direction of the arrow. If the reel fails to turn, it means
there is no tape slack.