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Mastering
the Basics
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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.
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Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
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If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be
loaded/unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.
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v
flashes in red if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power (in
CAMERA and PLAY (VCR) mode).
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With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not be accurate.
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
To protect your recordings from accidental
erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the
left. (This switch position is usually labeled
SAVE or ERASE OFF.)
If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA
mode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FOR
ERASURE PREVENTION” appears for approx. 4
seconds and
v
starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab
back to the right.
Cassette Handling Precautions
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Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture
and sound distortion.
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Return cassettes in the case and store them upright.
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Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use.
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Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder.
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Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty.
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Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them with
cellophane tape.
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Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may
damage the cassettes.
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Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time.
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With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become
dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of
loading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.
SAVE
REC
SAVE
REC
