Sony 1500A User Manual

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Usable Cassettes

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The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes.

• Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the 

beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end 
instead of flat on its side.
Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.) 
may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.

• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection 

problems may occur, causing a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or 
dirt from this area before using the cassette.

• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the 

tape may become slackened and may not record and/or play back correctly.

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. Insert the cassette into 
the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

REC/SAVE switch
For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental 
erasure” on page 29.

Mini size

Standard size

Cassette memory
This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.
For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix 
“ClipLink Guide” (page 113).

Paper clip, etc.

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