Medion MD80566 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette, Protecting a tape, Removing the tape protection

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Preparation

Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette

When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder, do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction.

Do not use any tape other than MiniDV cassettes.

1.Connect a power source and slide the TAPE EJECT switch and open the cassette door.

-The cassette holding mechanism rises automatically.

2.Insert a tape into the cassette holder with the tape window facing outward and the protection tab bottom.

3.Press the area marked PUSH on the cassette holding mechanism until it clicks into place.

-The cassette is loaded automatically.

4.Close the cassette door.

-Close the door completely until you hear a “click”.

Note

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When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally erased.

a.Protecting a tape :

Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered.

b.Removing the tape protection :

If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the write-protect tab back so that it covers the hole.

How to store a tape

a.Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.

b.Avoid humidity and dust prone places.

c.Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight.

d.Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.

a. SAVE

b. REC

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Contents Page Contents Advanced Recording Playback Index LCD open For example Page Page Should a battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryNight Capture FeaturesMulti OSD Language PhotoAccessories Supplied with camcorder Basic AccessoriesOptional Accessories Front & Left View PB ZOOM/MACRO Display Left Side ViewFunction buttons SpeakerZoom lever Right & Top ViewRear & Bottom View Lithium Battery HolderCharging indicator Battery ReleaseRemote control OSD On Screen Display in Camera and Player modes OSD in Camera modeTurning the DATE/TIME on/off Turning the OSD on/off On Screen Display Turning OSD on/offHow to use the Remote Control Battery Installation for the Remote ControlSelf Record using the Remote Control Lithium Battery Installation Attaching the Lens Cover Adjusting the Hand StrapHand strap Shoulder StrapTo use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable Connecting a Power SourceCharging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Using the Lithium Ion Battery PackLCD on Continuous recording timeTips for Battery Identification Removing the tape protection How to store a tapeInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Protecting a tapeMaking your First Recording Basic RecordingSelecting the OSD Language Record Search REC Search Hints for Stable Image Recording Recording with the LCD monitorRecording with the Viewfinder Bright Select Bright Adjust Colour Adjust Adjusting the LCDAdjusting the Focus Using the ViewfinderPlaying back a tape you have recorded on the LCD Controlling Sound from the Speaker Adjusting the LCD during PlaySetting menu items Set the camcorder to Camera or Player modeUse of various Functions Availability of functions in each mode Clock SET Clock setup works in Camera and Player modesWL. Remote Demonstration Program AE Setting the Program AE WHT. Balance White Balance Zooming In and Out Digital Zoom Zooming In and Out with Digital ZoomDIS Digital Image Stabilizer DSEDigital Special Effects Select Selecting an effect REC Mode function works in both Camera and Player modes REC ModeAudio Mode function works in Camera and Player modes Audio ModeWind CUT OFF TV Display WL.REMOTE Using Quick MenuNavigation MenuShutter Speed & Exposure Setting the Quick menuWHT. Balance see Focus Auto Focus/Manual Focus seeRecommended Shutter speeds when recording Slow Shutter Low Shutter Speed Easy Mode for Beginners Auto Focusing Manual FocusingAF/MF Auto Focus/Manual Focus BLC Back Light Compensation BLC works in Camera mode onlyFade Fade In and OutTo Start Recording To Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUTDubbing sound Audio dubbingDubbed audio Playback Searching for a Photo picture Photo Image RecordingNight Capture 0 lux recording Power Night Capture Self recording Various Recording TechniquesGeneral recording Downward recording Upward recordingPlayback on a TV monitor Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video input jacksTape Playback Playback on the LCDPlayback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacksSlow playback Forward/Reverse Various Functions while in Player modePlayback pause Picture search Forward/ReverseFrame advance To play back frame by frame X2 Playback Forward/ReverseReverse playback Zero Memory PB DSE Playback Digital Special Effects PB Zoom System requirements Connecting to a DV deviceConnecting to a PC Transferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV standard data connectionsTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection USB interfaceAcrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc Installing DVC Media 5.1 ProgramUSB Cable After finishing a recording MaintenanceCleaning the Video Heads Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderPAL-compatible Countries/Regions Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Colour systemTroubleshooting Self Diagnosis DisplayMoisture Condensation Search Model name MD80566 SpecificationsIndex Power Sources United Kingdom Only AD68-00899A