Protecting tapes from accidental erasure
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To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)
If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 
18), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display.
If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.
Handling cassettes
•To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder — do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.
•Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they may damage the camcorder.
•Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.
•Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage.
•Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright.
•A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape about 10 times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.
Cassette memory
You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.
Mastering the Basics
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