GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Tape Length Setting
T30Y45Y60 tape length select button
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.
SET TAPE LENGTH
Press T30Y45Y60 until the required indication appears
1in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes
SP-LP recording
of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60
mode button
minutes. (in SP)
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (Z pg. 11) displayed in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length
has been selected.
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
Press SPYLP button. OSP� (Standard Play) provides
1higher picture and sound quality and is better for
dubbing, while OLP� (Long Play) is more economical,
recording at 1/2 the speed of SP.
Set POWER to OCAMERA�.
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback
LCD monitorpicture will be blurred at the switching point.
or viewfinder
Tape length indicator
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
T30T30T45T60
SP
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to
Recording mode1an angle of over 45 degrees.
indicator
SPLPOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to
2open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.
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22CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
444locked.
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CLOSE LCD MONITOR
First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD
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5monitor.
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NOTES:
cClosing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open
may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
cA cassette holder canOt be opened unless a power supply is
attached.
Turn to take
cMake sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette.
up slack.If there is any slack, turn the gear on the cassette in the
direction of the arrow to take up the slack.
cMake sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows
Erase ProtectionGearrecording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable
tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive
tape.
cThe cassette holder canOt be opened while the camcorder is in
the record mode. |