Recording and Playback Chapter 3

Playback and Recording 3 Chapter

3-1 About Cassette

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

See Specifications “VTR Section” on page 130 for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder.

3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette

Loading a cassette

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

POWER switch

HUMID indicator

Note

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.

2 Press the EJECT button.

The cassette compartment lid will open.

Cassette compartment lid

3 Check that there is no slack in the tape. Then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved PUSH.

Insert the cassette.

Window outwards

Cassette holder

Push and close the lid.

Notes

•To insert the tape correctly, make sure to stand the grip of the camcorder.

•When inserting the tape, be careful that you don’t hit the tape against the tape holder.

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