Step 2: Loading a Cassette

Use only videocassettes marked with the logo.

1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and Tape protection tab open the cassette compartment

cover.

The cassette compartment opens automatically.

2. Load the cassette.

• Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt.

• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out.

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

4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover.

Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before 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.

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