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 W. Then
the grip.tighten the screw.
3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button ! andCAUTION
Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.When using a tripod, be
sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize
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the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the
!unit caused by falling
over, do not use a
small-sized tripod.
Viewfinder AdjustmentLoading/Unloading A Cassette
1) Set the Power Switch @ to O � or O �.1) Open the LCD monitor fully*. Slide EJECT t
2) Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control o until the until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.to open.
2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,
make sure the label is facing outward. q
appears when a cassette is loaded.
3)Press the Close button i to close the cassette
holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD
monitor*.
180180°°YClosing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is
still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor*.
YMake 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.
PAUSEYThe cassette holder cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode or detached from
the power source.
* Applicable models only.
Cassette holder
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Thread the strap through the eyelet y, then fold ittGear
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
Turn to
the other eyelet y, making sure the strap is nottake up
twisted. Adjust the length.slack.
Erase
iProtection tab
t
y
Cassette
holder
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