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GETTING STARTED
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
"
and Power Zoom Lever
3
. Refasten
the Velcro strip.

1) Set the Power Switch

$

to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button

#

.

2) Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Pull up the viewfinder and adjust it manually to

get the best view.

3) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control

,

until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Thread the strap through the eyelet
5
, 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
5
, making sure the strap is not
twisted. Adjust the length.
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the tripod mounting socket
.
. Then
tighten the screw.
CAUTION :
When using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs
fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent
damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not
use a small tripod.
1) Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned
vertically with the camera (do not tilt it). Press
EJECT
)
for more than 2 seconds until the
cassette holder opens. Do not force open.
2) When inserting a cassette, make sure the label
is facing outward.
3) Press the Close button
+
to close the
cassette holder until it locks in 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 record mode or detached
from power source.
Grip AdjustmentViewfinder AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment
Velcro
strip
3
"
PAUSE
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,,
5

Tripod Mounting

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

.
)
Erase protection tab
Cassette holder
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