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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 andtripod with the tripod mounting socket .. Then
grasp the grip.tighten the screw.
3) Adjust so that your thumb and Ţngers can.
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop
Button " and Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten
the Velcro strip.
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GETTING STARTED
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Velcro
strip
CAUTION :
ViewŢnder AdjustmentWhen using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs
1) Set the Power Switch $ to O � or O � whilefully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent
pressing down the Lock Button #.damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not
2) Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.use a small tripod.
Pull up the viewŢnder and adjust it manually toLoading/Unloading A Cassette
get the best view.
1) Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned
3) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control , until thevertically with the camera (do not tilt it). Press
indications in the viewŢnder are clearly focused.
EJECT ) for more than 2 seconds until the
cassette holder opens. Do not force open.
2) When inserting a cassette, make sure the label
is facing outward.
3) Press the Close button + to close the
cassette holder until it locks in place. Close the,,,,
LCD monitor.
Y Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette
holder is still open may cause damage to the
LCD monitor.
Y Make sure the erase protection tab is in thePAUSE
position that allows recording. If not, slide the
tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If
the tab has been removed, cover the hole with
Shoulder Strap Attachmentadhesive tape.
Thread the strap through the eyelet 5, then fold itY The cassette holder cannot be opened while
the camcorder is in record mode or detached
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat thefrom power source.
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet 5, making sure the strap is not
twisted. Adjust the length.Cassette holder
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5
+
Erase protection tab
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