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Loading a Cassette

Use only videocassettes marked with the D logo.

Loading and Unloading

Mastering the Basics

1.Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens automatically.

2.Load/unload the cassette.

Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt and the REC/SAVE tab facing upward.

Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out.

3.Press the P mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks.

Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically.

4.Close the cassette compartment cover.

Tapew protection tab

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OPEN/EJECT

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Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.

v flashes if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power (in CAMERA and PLAY (VCR) mode).

With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not be accurate.

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