Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other.

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VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

Reels

Recording safety hole

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette AdapterCassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder. The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.

1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one “AA (R6)” size battery as shown, then reattach the cover.

2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door.

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4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left, and push up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

●During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.

●Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS or SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

●During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen.

●To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with adhesive tape.