12RQT8858Media handling1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the mainunit to open the tray.≥You can insert a cartridge or non-cartridge disc.2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the mainunit to close the tray.≥If you insert a DVD-RAM with the write-protect tab set to“PROTECT” (➡ 58), play starts automatically.[Note]≥A double-sided disc should be loaded with the side you want torecord/play facing down.≥It is not possible to record continuously from one side of a double-sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn itover.≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc fromthe cartridge.Automatic drive select function[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to“PROTECT” (➡ 58, Cartridge-protection)][DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]≥It automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.The surface on whichyou can see a roll oftape should face up.Insert a videocassette.≥The unit is automaticallyturned on.≥If you insert a videocassette without theaccidental erasure prevention tab, play starts automatically.∫ To eject a video cassette≥You can eject a video cassette even when the unit is in standbymode. It switches back to standby once it ejects the video cassette.For main unit≥Press [< EJECT] on the main unit.For remote control≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS and then press and hold[∫] for about 3 seconds or more.≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads tobecome dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefullyand discard them when they become dirty or damaged.≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or thosethat are extremely damaged since this will not only cause theheads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.≥Break off the video cassette’s tabto prevent accidental erasure.Cover the hole with a doublelayer of adhesive tape when youwant to use the video cassette forrecording again.≥You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, butthe unit is unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHSvideo cassettes.Inserting a discInserting a video cassetteInsert label-up.Insert label-up withthe arrow facing in.Video Cassette informationTab