22
Mastering
the Basics
E
Loading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the
D
logo.
Loading and Unloading
1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
switch and open the cassette
compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2. Load/unload the cassette.
• Load the cassette with the window facing
the grip belt and the REC/SAVE tab facing
upward.
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
out.
3. Press the
P
mark on the cassette
compartment until it clicks.
Wait for the cassette compartment to retract
automatically.
4. Close the cassette compartment
cover.
❍
Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically or attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has
fully retracted.
❍
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
❍
If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be
loaded/unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.
❍
v
flashes if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power (in CAMERA
and PLAY (VCR) mode).
❍
With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not be accurate.
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w
q
OPEN/EJECT
PUSH
r
Tape
protection tab
click