First-Time Operation
Inserting and Removing a Cassette
Inserting a Cassette
1 Slide the release and fully open the cassette compartment door.
•The cassette holder opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release
2 Insert the tape cassette fully with the window facing out and the erasure protect tab facing up.
Erasure Protect Tab
Removing a Cassette
Perform step 1 and then remove the cassette.
Cautions:
•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment.
•Do not apply force to the cassette compartment except for pressing the “PUSH” mark to close it.
•Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It may damage the tape.
•Remove the cassette if you will not use the camcorder for a long time.
•If you do not press the cassette holder closed correctly in step 3, the camcorder’s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion procedure.
•Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the cassette compartment door.
•If the compartment door does not close when gently pressed into position, check the compartment door release. The door release may not be completely opened as shown below on the left. In this case, slide the door release in the direction of the arrow and press the compartment door closed.
3 Press the “PUSH” mark until the cassette holder clicks into place.
•The cassette holder retracts automatically. “PUSH” Mark
•If the battery power is too low, you may not be able to eject the cassette or operate the Power switch. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
•If the tape cassette is loaded when dew has formed, the camcorder’s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette (see page 63). Check that the cassette holder has retracted completely before closing the cassette compartment door.
4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door pressing its center until it clicks into place.
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