Canon 20 Camcorder User Manual


 
22
Mastering
the Basics
E
Loading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the D logo.
Loading and Unloading
1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
switch and open the cassette
compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2. Load/unload the cassette.
Load the cassette with the window facing
the grip belt and the REC/SAVE tab facing
upward.
Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
out.
3. Press the P mark on the cassette
compartment until it clicks.
Wait for the cassette compartment to retract
automatically.
4. Close the cassette compartment
cover.
Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically or attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has
fully retracted.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be
loaded/unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.
v flashes if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power (in CAMERA
and PLAY (VCR) mode).
With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not be accurate.
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OPEN/EJECT
r
Tape
protection tab
click