Hitachi VT-M290A - Manual (Page 58)

VIDEO CASETTE TAPE
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When handling video tapes, follow the precautions below:
Avoid moisture, which can condense on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a
warm place. Playing a tape that has moisture in it will damage the tape and your VCR.
Before using a tape with these conditions, wait until the tape has warmed to room
temperature and the moisture has evaporated.
Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
ERASE PREVENTION
You may prevent accidental erasing of a tape by breaking off the tab on the back edge
of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic
tape.
INSERTING A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the
center-back of the cassette until it is drawn into the VCR.
The VCR will automatically turn on, and cassette indicator will light when the cassette is
properly inserted.