Before using14VQT0T16Inserting/removing a cassette1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn onthe power.2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open thecassette cover.≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassetteholder will come out.3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the cassette.≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shownin the figure, and then securely insert it as faras it goes.≥When removing, pull it straight out.4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to closethe cassette holder.≥The cassette holder is housed.5 Only after the cassette holder is completelyhoused, close the cassette cover tightly.≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,use the blank search function to find the positionwhere you want to continue recording. If you areoverwriting a previously recorded cassette, besure to find the position where you want tocontinue recording.≥When closing the cassette cover, do not getanything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassettecompletely, remove it and put it in a case. Storethe case in an upright position. (-62-)≥If the indicator of the condensation does notdisplay on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinderand you notice condensation on the lens or themain unit, do not open the cassette coverotherwise condensation may be formed on theheads or the cassette tape. (-59-)ª When the cassette holder does notcome out≥Close the cassette cover completely, and thenopen it again completely.≥Check if the battery has run down.ª When the cassette holder cannot behoused≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]again.≥Check if the battery has run down.ª Accidental erasure preventionIf the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of acassette is opened (slide in the direction of the[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.When recording, close the accidental erasureprevention slider of the cassette (slide in thedirection of the [REC] arrow).OPEN/EJECTPUSH1R E CSAVE1