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Recording and Playback
3-1 About Cassettes
This section describes the procedure for loading and
unloading a cassette.
See Specifications "VTR Section" on page 142 for
information about the cassettes you can use in the
camcorder.
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a
Cassette
Loading a cassette
1
Turn on the POWER switch.
POWER switch
HUMID 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.
Chapter
EJECT button
Cassette
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 lid completely by pressing near the engraved
PUSH.
Insert the cassette.
Grip
Window outwards
Cassette
holder
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 don't hit
the tape against the cassette holder.
Checking the tape for slack
Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your
fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not
move, there is no slack to adjust.
3
Push and close the lid.
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About Cassettes
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