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T30 T30 T45 T60
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.

SET TAPE LENGTH

1
Press T30•45•60 until the required indication
appears in the veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of
recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60
minutes.
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (
Z
pg. 10) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has
been selected.
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Tape length indicator
Gear
T30•45•60
tape length
select button
Turn to take
up slack.
Erase Protection
Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

1
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

2
Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

3
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.
NOTES:
●
A 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 can’t be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.