Canon 50 Camcorder User Manual


 
17
E
Mastering
the Basics
Loading a Cassette
1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.
2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to release the cassette
compartment cover.
Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of
seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.
The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.
3. Load or unload the cassette.
Insert the cassette gently with the window facing outward and the
REC/SAVE tab to the bottom.
Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait
for it to close.
5. Click the cover back into place.
Notes:
Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette
compartment has fully retracted.
After loading a cassette, use record search ( 38) to find the point where you
want to start recording.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
v flashes if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power (in TAPE
CAMERA and TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode).
With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate
reading ( 160).
PUSH
Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.
Loading and unloading