First-Time Operation
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7. Insert a tape.
WARNING:
Never try to open the door by prying as you could damage the camcorder.
Tape Wheel
Push the door | Tape | |
button to close | ||
Window | ||
the cassette | ||
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compartment. | EJECT Switch | |
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•Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette holder opens automatically.
•Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.
•Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.
8. Select a recording speed.
SP/SLP
Button
Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to select a recording speed. The tape speed you select (SP or SLP) appears in the viewfinder.
•SP – Standard play provides the best picture, but the shortest
•Press the button on the cassette door to close the compartment until the cassette holder locks into place.
•The camcorder enters record- pause. PAUSE appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in
recording time (20 minutes with a
•SLP – Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a
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