GETTING STARTED

EN 17

To protect valuable recordings

 

slide the tab back to the position opposite to

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the

“LOCK” before loading it.

tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents

NOTES:

the tape from being recorded over. To record on

Some brands of memory cards are not compatible

this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before

with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory

loading it.

card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

 

NOTES:

Before using a new memory card, it is necessary

If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder

to format the card. ( pg. 32)

 

 

does not open, close the cassette holder cover

ATTENTION:

and try again. If the cassette holder still does not

Do not insert or remove the memory card while the

open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the

If the tape does not load properly, open the

memory card to be corrupted or cause the

cassette holder cover fully and remove the

camcorder to become unable to recognize whether

cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

or not the card is installed.

When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a

 

 

cold place to a warm environment, wait a short

 

 

time before opening the cassette holder cover.

 

 

Loading/Unloading a Memory Card

Both MultiMedia (MMCA) and SecureDigital (SD) cards are compatible with this camcorder. The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase.

Label

Memory card

Clipped edge

Write/erase protection tab

Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).

3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first.

To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card)

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card,