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Slide the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette door opens automatically. Remove the
cassette.
Protecting Recorded Material
Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette towards the
opposite side until the tab is completely visible. Slide the tab in the opposite direction, until the tab
disappears, to record on the cassette again.
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light
You can use the DC camera light to light subjects in darkened areas or correct unflattering shadows. Use
the camera light wisely as it greatly reduces the time you may use a charged battery.
NEVER TOUCH THE DC CAMERA
LIGHT TERMINAL WHEN
THE CAMERA/RECORDER IS TURNED ON TO
AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK.
1. Slide the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF.
2. Connect a fully charged batteries or the AC adapter/charger ("Loading Batteries; Camera/Recorder Battery" p 14,
"Using Alternative Power Sources" p 15).
3. Slide the DC camera light onto the DC camera light shoe with the camera light lens facing the same direction as
the camera/recorder's lens.
4. Hold down the red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding it to CAM.
5. Press the operate button on the DC camera light to turn it on and off.
Notes when using the DC camera light:
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l Keep the DC camera light away from splashing or dripping water.
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l Never cover the DC camera light with paper, plastic or other object as the cooling vents may become blocked possibly
causing the camera light to overheat.
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l Never use the DC camera light in the vicinity of explosive or highly flammable materials.
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l Always allow the DC camera light to cool fully before storing.
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l The DC camera light becomes very hot during use of the camera light or immediately after use. Be careful that your
hand or hair does not touch them.
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l When the DC camera light is on, avoid subjecting the camera light to impacts or sharp vibrations.
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l If the DC camera light is turned on and off during recording, there could be noise in the picture. Watch the battery
charge indicator especially when using a battery as the power source.
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l When the DC camera light is used, the operation time of the camera/recorder when a fully-charged battery pack is
attached is halved.
Removing the DC Camera Light
Depress the light to release the tab from the hook and then move the light in the direction of the
arrow as shown in the figure.