Usablecassette
tapes
You can use the mini DV format cassette
only. Use a cassette with the Mial_ mark.
iini_r_(_=_ is a trademark.
CassetteMemory
There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: lhose
with Cassette Memory and those without
Cassette Memory. Cassettes with Cassette
Memory have the CIII (Cassette Memory)
mark. A cassette with Cassette Memory is
recommended lbr use on your camcorder.
CIII_ is a trademark.
IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette.
Your camcorder can read and write data such as
dates of recording or titles from/lo this memory.
The functions using the Cassette Memory
require successive signals recorded on the tape.
if the tope has a blank section at the beginning
or between recorded sections, titles may not be
displayed properly or the search functions may
not work properly.
To prevent a blank section from being
made on the tape
Touch [_ to go 1othe end of the recorded
section before you begin the next recording in
lhe lbllowing cases:
You have eiected the cassette during
recording.
You have played back the tape.
You have used EDIT SEARCH.
if there is a blank section or discontinuous
signals on your tape, re-record from the
beginning to the end of the tape as described
above.
¢J Note
• The Cassette Memory may nol function correctly
when you record using a digital video camera
recorder that does nol support Cassette Memory, on
a tape already recorded on using a Cassette Memory=
compatible digital video camera recorder.
'_" Tip
• The memory capacily of the cassette marked with
Cltl4K is 4k bits. Your camcorder can
accommodate cassetles having a memory capacity
of up to 16k bits.
Copyright signal
When you play back
if the cassette you play back on your camcorder
contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to
a tope in another video camera connected to
your camcorder.
When you record
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright
control signals for copyright protection
of software.
[Cmmot record due to copyright pro_ection.]
appears on the LCD screen, oron the TV screen
if you try to record such software.
Your camcorder does not record copyright
control signals on the tape when it records.
Noteson use
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide lhe writa-protect tab on the cassette lo set
to SAVE.
REC: The cassette can be recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (writa-
protected).
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