Operating instructions

Loading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the M_,_ logo,
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1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
switch and open the cassette
compartment cover.
The cassettecompartment opens
automatically
2. Load/unload the cassette.
• Load the cassette with the window facing
the grip belt and the REC/SAVEtab faring
upward
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
out
3. Press the _ mark on the cassette
compartment until it clicks.
Wait for the cassette compartment to retract
automatically
4. Close the cassette compartment
cover.
Tape
protection tab
22
H
0 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
0 Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover
0 If the camcorder is connected to a power souree, cassettes can be
loaded/unloaded even if the POWERswitch is set to OFE
0 Eq_flashes if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power (in CAMERA
and PLAY(VCR) mode)
0 With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not be accurate