Grip Adjustment, Tripod Mounting, 180

Grip Adjustment

1)Separate the Velcro strip.

2)Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

3)Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button 9 and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Velcro

Strip

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket o. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION

	When using a tripod, be
	sure to open and extend
	its legs fully to stabilise	o
	the camcorder. To	o
	the camcorder. To
	prevent damage to the
	unit caused by falling
	over, do not use a
	small-sized tripod.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1) Set the Power Switch ! to ” or ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.

2)Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control y until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

180° 0

PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Thread the strap through the eyelet e, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet e, making sure the strap is not twisted. Adjust the length.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1)Slide EJECT & until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open.

2)Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. j appears when a cassette is loaded.

3)Press the Close button t to close the cassette holder until it locks into place.

•Make sure the erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

•The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode or detached from the power source.

Cassette holder

Gear

Turn to take up slack.

Erase

Protection tab