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Basic Recording
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
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When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do not apply excessive force.
As it may cause a malfunction.
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Do not use any tape other than Mini DV cassettes.
1. Connect a power source and slide the
TAPE EJECT
switch.
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The cassette door opens automatically.
2. Insert a tape into the cassette compartment with the tape window facing
outward and the protection tab toward the top. (Inserting a Cassette)
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Remove the cassette tape, which is automatically ejected by pulling the
cassette out. (Ejecting a Cassette)
3. Press the area marked
PUSH
on the cassette door until it clicks into place.
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Be careful to keep the hand strap away from the cassette door when closing
it. Closing the cassette door with the hand strap inside may cause a damage
to the set.
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The cassette is loaded automatically.
[ Note ]
When you have recorded something that you wish to keep, you can protect it so that it will not be accidentally
erased.
a. Protecting a tape:
Push the safety tab on the cassette so that the hole is uncovered.
b. Removing the tape protection:
If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette, push the safety tab back so that it covers
the hole.
How to store a tape
a. Avoid places with magnets or magnetic interference.
b. Avoid humidity and dust prone places.
c. Keep the tape in an upright position and avoid storing it in direct sunlight.
d. Avoid dropping or knocking your tapes.
SAVE
PUSH
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REC
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