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Mastering
the Basics
Loading a Cassette
1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.
2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5switch upwards to release the cassette
compartment cover.
•Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button upwards) and wait a
couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.
•The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.
3. Load or unload the cassette.
•Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out, and the REC/SAVE
tab on the lower outer corner.
•Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
4. Press the Pmark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait
for it to close.
5. Click the cover back into place.
* Dis a trade mark.
•After loading a cassette, use record search ( 52) to find the point where you
want to start recording.
•Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically, or attempt to close the cover.
•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
•Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use — return it to its case and store
it in a cool, clean, dry place.
•When you turn the camera’s power on, vflashes in the display until you load a
cassette.
•With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate
reading ( 133).
PUSH
OPEN / EJECTOPEN / EJECT
Only use videocassettes marked with the Dlogo.*
Loading and unloading
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