Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with
the 
logo.
1 Slide OPEN/EJECT
fully in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens automatically.
2Insert the cassette.
•Insert the cassette with the window facing the grip belt.
•To remove a cassette pull it straight out.
3Press the 
mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks.
4Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover.
IMPORTANT
•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.
NOTES
If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/
removed even if the 
switch is set
to 
.
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