3-1 About Cassettes

This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette.

See “Specifications” (page A-1) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder.

3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette

Loading a cassette

Note

If you insert a cassette which has been rewound on a rewinder with no beginning-of-tape detector into this unit, the “SLACK” indication may appear to indicate a tape take-up failure. If this happens, press the EJECT button to eject the cassette, then turn the take-up reel about three whole turns, and reinsert the cassette.

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

POWER switch

HUMID display

If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the HUMID indicator will light. If this happens, wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2.

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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

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Playback and Recording