Getting Started
18
Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with the
logo. To record in HDV standard we
recommend using tapes specifically
designed for high definition.
1
Slide
fully in the
direction of the arrow and open the
cassette compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2
Insert the cassette.
• Insert the cassette with the window
facing the grip belt.
• To remove the cassette pull it straight
out.
3
Press the
mark on the
cassette compartment until it clicks.
4
Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.
IMPORTANT
Do not interfere with the cassette
compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically, or attempt to close the cover
before the cassette compartment has fully
retracted.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in
the cassette compartment cover.
NOTES
If the camcorder is connected to a power
source, cassettes can be inserted/removed
even if the
switch is set to
.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Use only commercially available miniSD
cards.
1
Turn off the camcorder.
2
Open the LCD panel.
3
Open the memory card slot cover.
4
Insert the memory card straight with
the “miniSD” label facing up, all the
way into the memory card slot until
it clicks.
5
Close the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.
T
O
REMOVE
THE
MEMORY
CARD
First push the memory card once to
release it, and then pull the card out.
OPEN/EJECT
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