Sharp VL-Z5E Camcorder User Manual


 
Preparation
Preparation
10
Inserting and
Removing a Cassette
Inserting
1 Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide and hold the
cassette compartment door release
as you open the cassette compart-
ment door.
After confirmation sound, the
cassette holder extends and opens
automatically.
2 Insert a commercially available Mini
DV cassette fully with the window
facing outwards, and with the erasure
protect tab facing upwards.
3 Press the “PUSH” mark gently until
the cassette holder clicks into place.
The cassette holder retracts
automatically.
4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully
retract. Close the compartment door
by pressing its centre until it clicks
into place.
Removing
Perform step 1 above, then take out the
cassette.
Notes:
Do not try to close the cassette compartment
door while the cassette holder is extending or
retracting.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in
the cassette holder.
Do not apply force to the cassette holder
except when pressing the PUSH mark to
close it.
Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside
down when you are inserting or removing a
cassette. It may damage the tape.
Remove the cassette if you will not use the
camcorder for a long period of time.
If you do not correctly close the cassette
holder in step 3, the cassette protection
mechanism of the camcorder might eject the
cassette. If this happens, repeat the insertion
procedure.
Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by
the cassette compartment door.
If the battery power is too low, you may not
be able to eject the cassette. Replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
You can only use Mini DV cassettes. Large
DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use
Mini DV cassettes with the i
mark.
See page 92 for more information on the
video cassette tapes intended for use with
this camcorder.
SAVE
REC
Cassette compartment door release
PUSH mark
Erasure protect tab