Grip Adjustment
1)Separate the Velcro strip.
2)Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.
3)Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.
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Velcro
Strip
Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket Q. Then tighten the screw.
CAUTION
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its legs fully to stabilize | Q | |
the camcorder. To | ||
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unit caused by falling |
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Viewfinder Adjustment
1) Set the Power Switch @ to ” or 
” while pressing down the Lock Button ! located on the switch.
2)Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control i until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
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PAUSE
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Thread the strap through the eyelet t, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet t, making sure the strap is not twisted. Adjust the length.
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
1)Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned vertically with the camera (do not tilt it at an angle). Slide EJECT ( until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force to open.
2)Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make sure the label is facing outward. 
F appears when a cassette is loaded.
3)Press the Close button u to close the cassette holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD monitor.
•Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
•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 or detached from the power source.
Cassette holder
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Gear
Turn to take up slack.
u | Erase Protection tab |
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