4 After checking the points below, load the cassette and close the cassette lid.

•The cassette is not write-protected.

•There is no slack in the tape.

•The leader tape is wound on the take-up reel.

Condensation

If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Do the following to prevent this from happening.

• When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, be sure no cassette is loaded in the camcorder.

6 • Whenever you turn on the power, check that the HUMID indicator does not appear. If it appears, wait until it disappears before loading a cassette.

For more information, see Section 3-1-1 “Loading and Unloading a Cassette” (page 3-1), and Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12).

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