Shoulder Strap AttachmentLoading/Unloading A Cassette
1Thread the strap through the eyelet e, then fold itThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat thea cassette.
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT Q in the direction of
other eyelet e located under the Grip Strap. Confirmthe arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until
the strap is not twisted.it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
Y Do not touch internal components.
2Insert or remove a tape and press OPUSH HERE� to
close the cassette holder.
Y Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before
closing the cassette holder cover.
Y When the batteryOs charge is low, you may not be able
to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.
Replace the battery with a fully charged one before
continuing.
e
3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks
into place.
To Protect Valuable Recordings:
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the
tape in the direction of OSAVE�. This prevents the
Tripod Mounting
tape from being recorded over. To record on this
tape, slide the tab back to OREC� before loading it.
CAUTION
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its
Make sure the
legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to usewindow side
small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unitis facing out.
by falling over.
Cassette holder
1To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the
direction stud and screw to the stud hole u and
mounting socket i on the camcorder. Then tighten the
screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with
studs.Cassette
holder
Q
cover
i
u
Be sure to press only the section labeled OPUSH
HERE� to close the cassette holder; touching other
parts may cause your finger to get caught in the
cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.
Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Tape
SPLP
30 min.30 min.45 min.
60 min.60 min.90 min.
80 min.80 min.120 min.
NOTES:
I The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
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