Preparation
12
Inserting and Removinga Cassette

Inserting

1Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
• After confirmation sound, the cassette
holder extends and opens automatically.
2Insert a commercially available cassette
fully with the window facing outwards,
and with the erasure protect tab facing
upwards.
3Press the W mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place.
• After confirmation sound, the cassette
holder retracts automatically.
4Wait for the cassette holder to fully
retract. Close the compartment door by
pressing the centre until it clicks into
place.
Removing
Perform step 1 above, then take out the
cassette.
Cautions:
•Do not try to close the cassette compartment
door while the cassette holder is extending or
retracting.
•Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
cassette holder.
•Do not apply force to the cassette holder except
when pressing the W 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 period of time.
•If you do not correctly close the cassette holder
in step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of
the camcorder might eject the cassette. If this
happens, repeat the insertion procedure.
•Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the
cassette compartment door.
Notes:
•If the battery power is too low, you may not be
able to eject the cassette. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one.
•See page 72 for more information on the video
cassette tapes intended for use with this
camcorder.
SAVE
REC
Cassette compartment
door release
W” mark
Erasure protect tab
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