15Basic FunctionsPreparationsELoading/Unloading a CassetteUse only videocassettes marked with the logo.1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switchand open the cassettecompartment cover.The cassette compartment opensautomatically.2. Load/unload the cassette.• Load the cassette with the windowfacing the grip belt.• Unload the cassette by pulling it straightout.3. Press the mark on thecassette compartment until itclicks.4. Wait for the cassette compartmentto retract automatically and closethe cassette compartment cover. Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closingautomatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartmenthas fully retracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/unloaded even if the switch is set to .Tape protection tab
