Sony HVR-M25AU User Manual

Chapter 2

Playback and Recording

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Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel 
gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel 
does not move, there is no slack. 

Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC IN 
connector. Then, connect the power plug to the wall 
outlet. 
When you disconnect the power code from the wall 
outlet, be sure to unplug the power plug from the wall 
outlet first.

Press the POWER switch on the rear panel of the unit to 
the “|” (ON) position. Then press the ON/STANDBY 
button on the front panel.
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears when you turn on the 
unit for the first time. 

After checking the tape for slack, hold the cassette so 
that the tape window is facing upward, then insert it into 
the unit. 

• 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. 

• When inserting a cassette, hold the back edge of the 

cassette in the center and push it until the cassette is 
inserted deep into the unit. If you hold the ends, the 
cassette may not be loaded properly. 

• 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. 

• It takes a few seconds for the unit to recognize the 

cassette and find the proper location on the tape being 
loaded. 

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

Tape window facing upward

Mini cassette 
(Insert the mini cassette 
into the center of the 
cassette compartment.)

Standard 
cassette