12Checking the system operations (continued)1 Press the OPEN button in the direction shownby arrow (1) to open the LCD.It can open out to 120 degrees. Do not try toopen it further as this will damage the camera.2 While in the shooting standby mode, press theREC CHECK button.A few seconds of the last thing you shot play,and then the camera returns to the shootingstandby mode.1 Slide the EJECT switch in the direction shownby the arrow to open the cassette cover.When the cassette cover is fully open, thecassette holder automatically opens out.• The cassette holder will not open if thecamera is not supplied with power (ACadapter or battery).2 Remove the cassette.Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.3 Close the cassette cover only after the cassetteholder is completely in position.Do not close the cassette cover while thecassette holder is moving as this can damagethe mechanism.Check what you have shot (rec check)Power saving modeThe camera-recorder performs as follows when youpause or leave it in standby mode for about 5minutes, and do not perform any specifiedoperations.ON: The camera recorder turns off automaticallyOFF: The cylinder head pauses and goes intostandby mode without cutting the power.See the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONSscreen, POWER SAVE ( Page 78) for details.120REC CHECK buttonEject the tape• Make sure the camera-recorder is supplied withpower before operating the EJECT switch.• Close the cassette holder again if you are notgoing to insert another tape.• Do not open the cassette cover while you arerecording.Recording continues, and the open cover allowsoutside light and dust to adversely affect the tape.Lock releasePUSHPUSH