Before using
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LSQT0974
Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on
the power.
2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the
cassette cover.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette
holder will come out.
3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far
as it goes.
≥When removing, pull it straight out.
4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close
the cassette holder.
≥The cassette holder is housed.
5 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,
use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you are
overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be
sure to find the position where you want to
continue recording.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (
-74-)
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not
display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you
notice condensation on the lens or the main
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise
condensation may be formed on the heads or
the cassette tape. (
-72-)
ª
When the cassette holder does not
come out
≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then
open it again completely.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª
When the cassette holder cannot be
housed
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]
again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª
Accidental erasure prevention
If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a
cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the
[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.
When recording, close the accidental erasure
prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the
direction of the [REC] arrow).
Inserting/removing a card
Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power
turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or
the data recorded on the card may be lost.
1 Turn off the power 1.
≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the card slot cover.
OPEN
/
EJEC
T
PUSH
1
R E C
SAVE
1
OFF
ON
1
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