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Recording/Playback
Chapter
About Cassettes
This section describes the procedure for loading
and unloading a cassette.
For details about usable cassettes, see "VTR
Section" on page 160.
Loading and unloading a cassette
Loading a cassette
1
Turn on the POWER switch.
1
1POWER switch
2HUMID indicator
Note
If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the
HUMID indicator will light. If this happens, wait
until the indicator goes off before going on to step
2.
2
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette compartment lid will open.
2
1
1EJECT button
2Cassette compartment lid
3
Check that there is no slack in the tape.
Then slide in the cassette until it clicks
into position and close the cassette
compartment lid completely by
pressing near the engraved PUSH.
1
2
1Grip
2Window outwards
Notes
• To load the cassette correctly, insert the tape with the
grip of the camcorder pointing upward as illustrated.
• When inserting the cassette, be careful that you do not
hit the tape against the cassette holder.
2
1
2
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