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.

Checking the tape for slack

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Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack.

Checking the tape for slack

Unloading a cassette

With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid. Then take out the cassette. If you are not going to insert another cassette, close the cassette lid.

It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette lid unless the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V. Do not repeat this unloading operation.

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

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