Inserting and Removing Cassettes
to Close Cassette
Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape
wheel on the side of the cassette in the
direction shown to remove any slack in
the tape.
ape Wheel
1. Attach a power supply. Then slide and
release
EJECT
to open the cassette
compartment.
2.
Insert or remove the cassette.
3. Close the cassette compartment door
by pressing on the area labeled
PUSH
until it locks into place.
Cassette
and Storage
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When you are
with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the
camcorder, and label it.
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Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
temperatures. Do not leave your
camcorder or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive heat or cold may damage
your cassettes.
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Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices.
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Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment. All dust is abrasive and
will cause excessive wear on the tape
and the camcorder’s recording or
playback heads.
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Do not use cassettes with damaged or
spliced tape.
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Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or exposed to moisture. The
tape may jam and/or damage your
camcorder.
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