20Masteringthe BasicsELoading a CassetteUse only video cassettes marked with the D logo.Loading and Unloading1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECTswitch and open the cassettecompartment cover.The cassette compartment opensautomatically.2. Load/unload the cassette.• Load the cassette with the window facingthe grip belt and the REC/SAVE tab facingupward.• Unload the cassette by pulling it straightout.3. Press the P mark on the cassettecompartment until it clicks.Wait for the cassette compartment to retractautomatically.4. Close the cassette compartmentcover.❍ Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closingautomatically or attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment hasfully 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 beloaded/unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF.❍ v flashes if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power (in CAMERAand PLAY (VCR) mode).❍ With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not be accurate.❍ If the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, dismount the camcorder to open thecassette compartment.ewqOPEN/EJECTrTapeprotection tabclick2_D74PAL_E(13-41) 03.2.21 4:21 PM Page 20
