Before using14LSQT1290≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassettecompletely, remove it and put it in a case. Storethe case in an upright position. (-48-)≥If the indicator of the condensation does notdisplay on the LCD monitor and/or theviewfinder and you notice condensation on thelens or the main unit, do not open the cassettecover otherwise condensation may be formedon the heads or the cassette tape. (-45-)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.≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is incontact with grip belt as shown below. If so, besure the grip belt stays clear of the cover whenopening.ª When the cassette holder cannot behoused≥Set the mode dial to OFF, then to another modeagain.≥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).How to use the joystickª Basic joystick operationsOperations on the menu screenMove the joystick up, down, left or right to selectan item, and then push in the centre to set it.ª Joystick and screen displayPush the centre of the joystick, and icons will bedisplayed on the screen. Each time the joystick ismoved down, the indication changes.(In the Tape playback mode, the icons will beautomatically displayed on the screen.)1) Tape Recording Mode(When the [AUTO] button is pressed toset to auto mode)≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.R E CSAVE11 Select by moving up.2 Select by moving down.3 Select by moving left.4 Select by moving right.5 Determine by pushing the centre.1/32 Fade -24-3 Backlight compensation -22-1 Help mode -15-2/3 2 Soft skin mode -23-3 Colour night view -23-3/3 2 Recording check -19-1 Blank search -20-324151