Loading a Cassette

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OPEN/EJECT

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 / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover.

•Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) 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 the grip belt, and the REC/SAVE tab up.

•Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

4.Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait for it to close.

5.Click the cover back into place.

* D is a trade mark.

Notes:

•Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette

compartment has fully retracted.

• After loading a cassette, use record search ( 38) to find the point where you want to start recording.

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

•Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place.

•When you turn the camcorder’s power on, v flashes in the display until you load a cassette.

•With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate

reading ( 112).

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MV500i, MV500 specifications

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