22 Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
Preparing the Power Supply
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC adaptor
and the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack
on this unit. Next, connect the power plug to an AC
outlet. When you disconnect the power cord, be sure
to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet first.
PRECAUTION
Even if this unit is turned off, AC power (house
current) is still supplied to it while connected to the
wall outlet via the AC adapter.
Notes
•Never short-circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor or
battery terminal with a metal object. A short circuit
can damage the unit.
•Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet
immediately if any malfunction occurs.
•Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space,
such as between a wall and furniture.
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on
the unit for the first time.
Refer to page 52 on how to set the date and time.
Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes
To insert a cassette
Notes
•Do not insert the cassette forcibly. The unit may be
damaged.
•Do not eject/load the cassette in a place subject to
light. The internal sensor of the unit may operate
incorrectly if too much light falls on the unit.
1 Open the front panel.
2 Press the EJECT button while the AC adaptor or
battery is attached to the unit.
The cassette tray will come out automatically.
3 After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette
so that the tape window is facing upward, then
insert it into the unit.
Note
If the cassette does not load or is loaded only halfway,
eject it once, then insert it again. In such a case, if you
insert the cassette forcibly, the cassette may not be
loaded properly or malfunctions may occur.
4 Press .
After the cassette tray is automatically retracted,
close the front panel. Confirm that the q
(cassette) indicator is lit.
EJECT button
Front panel
q (cassette)
indicator
Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes