Loading a Cassette1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch upwards to release the cassettecompartment cover.• Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button upwards) and wait acouple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.• The confirmation beep sounds twice when the cassette cover fully opens.3. Load or unload the cassette.• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out, and the REC/SAVEtab on the outer lower corner.• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and waitfor it to close.5. Click the cover back into place.* D is a trade mark.Notes:• After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 43) to find the point where youwant to start recording.• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closingautomatically, or attempt to close the cover.• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.• Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use — return it to its case and storeit in a cool, clean, dry place.• The holes in the back of the cassette are used for transferring information — donot cover them.• When a cassette is not loaded, v flashes in the display.• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accuratereading (p. 107).PUSHOPEN/EJECTPUSHOnly use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*11E Masteringthe BasicsLoading and unloading