Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting
1) Separate the Velcro strip.Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasptripod with the tripod mounting socket o. Then
the grip.tighten the screw.
3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
CAUTION
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button 9 and
Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.When using a tripod, be
sure to open and extend
3its legs fully to stabilize
o
the camcorder. To
9prevent damage to the
unit caused by falling
over, do not use a
Velcro stripsmall-sized tripod.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Viewfinder Adjustment
1) Slide EJECT & until the cassette holder opens.
1) Set the Power Switch ! to O � or O � whileDo not use force to open.
pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,
the switch.make sure the label is facing outward. j
2) Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control y until theappears when a cassette is loaded.
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.3) Press the Close button t to close the cassette
holder until it locks into place.
yYMake sure the erase protection tab is in the
position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab.
Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab
!has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive
tape.
180180°°YThe cassette holder cannot be opened while the
0
camcorder is in the record mode or detached from
the power source.
Cassette holder
&
PAUSE
Shoulder Strap Attachment
tGear
Thread the strap through the eyelet e, then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the(
Turn to
procedure to attach the other end of the strap totake up
the other eyelet e, making sure the strap is notslack.
twisted. Adjust the length.
Erase Protection tab
e
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