Inserting and Removing a Cassette

Inserting

1 Attach 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.

Cassette compartment door release

2 Insert a commercially available cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards.

Erasure protect tab

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3 Press the Wmark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place.

•After confirmation sound, the cassette holder retracts automatically.

“W” mark

4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the center 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 Wmark 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 52 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.

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VL-NZ50U specifications

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