Sharp VLAH150U Operation Manual - Page 19

Preparation Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting a Cassette 1 Supply power to the VIEWCAM, then slide the release and open the cassette compartment door. • The cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert the cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Erasure protect tab 3 Press the PUSH mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. • The cassette holder retracts automatically. PUSH mark 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place. Removing a Cassette Perform step 1 above, then take out the cassette. Cautions: • Do not try to close the cassette compartment door while the cassette holder is extending or retracting. • Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette holder. • Do not apply force to the cassette holder except when pressing the PUSH mark to close it. • Do not tilt the VIEWCAM or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape. • Remove the cassette if you will not use the VIEWCAM for a long period of time. • If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in step 3, the VIEWCAM's cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure. • Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the cassette compartment door. Notes: • If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • See page 59 for more information on the video cassette tapes for use with this VIEWCAM. 10