Sony HDCAM J-H1 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 3
Preparations
3-2
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-2 Cassettes
Cassette types
This unit uses a tape with 1/2-inch tape width. It plays
HD DIGITAL VIDEO cassettes.
Inserting and ejecting cassettes
Insert or eject a cassette while the unit is powered on.
Inserting a cassette
1
Turn the POWER switch on.
2
Check the following points before inserting the
cassette with the orientation shown in the figure.
• Check that there is no slack in the tape.
• Check that the message “E10-0000” is not shown
in the time data display area.
The cassette is drawn into the unit.
If the message “E10-0000” appears in the time data
display area, there is moisture condensation in the unit.
For steps to take when “E10-0000” is displayed, see
“6-3 Moisture Condensation” on page 6-2.
Removing slack from the tape
Press one of the reels in with a finger, and turn gently
in the direction shown by the arrows until there is no
slack in the tape.
Ejecting a cassette
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette is ejected.
EJECT button
S cassette
L cassette
1