(10/2000)
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Handling your videocassettes
The videotapes used in time-lapse recording units
are subjected to particularly high levels of wear and
tear. For this reason, ensure whenever possible that
you use only E-180 cassettes that have been
specifically designed for use in time-lapse video
recording systems.
Note
Do not use “High Grade” videocassettes or
those designed for entertainment use.
The use of E-240 VHS tapes specially
designed for time-lapse VCR units is
possible under exceptional circumstances,
but ensure in this case that you take proper
account of the altered running time of the
cassette.
Take care to observe all the information given on the
cassette packaging and note the following points:
- Protect the cassette from extremes of heat and
damp, and from magnetic fields.
- Keep the protective cover shut at all times and
never pull the tape out of the cassette or touch it
with your fingers.
- Keep unused cassettes in their protective cases
at all times.
- Do not tamper with the tape cassette mechanism.
Recording protection
Proceed as follows to prevent tapes being wiped
accidentally:
- After recording on the tape, snap off the small tab
at the back of the cassette. The tape is now avail-
able for playback only, and will be automatically
ejected from the machine whenever the REC
button is pressed.
- If you wish to re-use this tape for recording at a
later date, cover the hole left by the broken tab
with a small length of adhesive tape.
Operation
Cassette loading and removal
Videocassettes are normally marked with an arrow
on the top to indicate the direction of insertion in the
machine.
Tapes can be loaded and ejected even when the
unit is off. The video recorder switches on
automatically when a cassette is inserted.
- Load the cassette (with the transparent window
facing upwards and the tape-protection cover
towards the machine) by pushing it gently into the
tape compartment until it is taken up
automatically.
- If the VCR is running, press STOP before ejecting
the tape.
- Press the EJECT button, and the cassette will be
pushed slowly out. Carefully remove the cassette
completely.
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