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Loading a Cassette
P U
S H
CLOSE THIS FIRST.
EJECT
OPEN
PUSH
CLOSE THIS FIRST.
Only use videocassettes marked with the
D
logo.*
Loading and unloading
1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.
2. Slide the OPEN button across to release the cover.
• Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button in the OPEN position).
3. Press the EJECT
5
button and wait for the cassette compartment to open.
• The confirmation beep sounds.
4. Load or unload the cassette.
• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out and the REC/SAVE tab to the top.
• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
5. Press the
P
mark on the compartment until it clicks.
6. Click the cover back into place.
*
D
is a trade mark.
Notes:
• After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 47) to find the point where you want to start recording.
• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing, or attempt to close the
cover.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
• Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry
place.
• When a cassette is not loaded,
v
flashes in the display.
• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading (p. 95).
