Loading a Cassette

OPEN

EJECT

 

 

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FIRST

PUSH

THIS

CLOSE

 

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Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*

Loading and unloading

1.Make sure that you have attached a power source.

2.Slide the OPEN button across to release the cover.

Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button in the OPEN position).

3.Press the EJECT 5 button and wait for the cassette compartment to open.

The confirmation beep sounds.

4.Load or unload the cassette.

Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out and the REC/SAVE tab to the top.

Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

5.Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks.

6.Click the cover back into place.

* D is a trade mark.

Notes:

After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 47) to find the point where you want to start recording.

Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing, 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 a cassette is not loaded, v flashes in the display.

With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading (p. 95).

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Canon GL1 instruction manual Loading a Cassette, Loading and unloading, Load or unload the cassette