Cassette holder

PUSH Button

EJECT Switch

Turn to take up slack.

Erase Protection

Gear

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1

 

OPEN LCD MONITOR

STARTED

 

 

 

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

 

 

 

degrees.

 

2

 

 

GETTING

 

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

 

 

 

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

 

 

 

to open.

 

3

 

 

 

 

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

 

 

Make sure the label is facing outward.

 

4

 

 

 

 

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

 

 

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

 

 

 

locked.

 

5

 

 

 

 

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

 

 

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

 

 

 

LCD monitor.

 

NOTES:

Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack.

Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

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JVC GR-AXM217UM manual Loading/Unloading a Cassette

GR-AXM217UM specifications

The JVC GR-AXM217UM is a compact and versatile camcorder that gained recognition for its user-friendly design and impressive array of features, making it suitable for both novice and experienced videographers. This camcorder, released in the early 2000s, exemplifies the advancements in consumer video technology at the time, offering a balance of performance and ease of use.

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