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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 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 outward, and the
REC/SAVE tab to the bottom.
• 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.
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, vflashes in the display until you
load a cassette.
• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate
reading ( 166).
PUSH
Only use videocassettes marked with the Dlogo.*
Loading and unloading
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