Shoulder Strap Attachment
Thread the strap through the eyelet 5, 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 5, making sure the strap is not twisted. Adjust the length.
5
Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket .. Then tighten the screw.
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CAUTION :
When using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small tripod.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
1)Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera (do not tilt it). Press EJECT ) for more than 2 seconds until the cassette holder opens. Do not force open.
2)When inserting a cassette, make sure the label is facing outward. 
4 appears when a cassette is loaded.
3)Press the Close button +to close the cassette holder until it locks in place. Close the LCD monitor.
•Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
•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 record mode or detached from power source.
Cassette holder
)
180°
90°
+ 
Erase protection tab
RECORDING
Set REC MODE,
1)Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch $ to “
”
or “
” while pressing down the Lock Button #.
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the
LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
The camcorder is in
•The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be used simultaneously. Therefore, when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it upward to 180°, you cannot view any image in the viewfinder. However, you can shoot yourself while viewing your own image on the LCD monitor.
2)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ". 
@ appears while recording is in progress.
•To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button ". The camcorder
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor:
When the Power Switch $ is set to “
”, adjust “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU (pg. 15).
When the Power Switch $ is set to “ 
” or “OFF”, this
adjustment cannot be performed.
PLAYBACK
1)Load a tape (pg. 9, “Loading/Unloading A Cassette”).
2)Set the Power Switch $ to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button #. To start playback, press 3/8 (.
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press 3/8 (. To stop playback, press 7 ). Press 1 ~ to rewind, or ¡ & to
For VIDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK
•The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in the
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
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