21Masteringthe BasicsProtecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureTo protect your recordings from accidentalerasure, slide the tab on the cassette to theleft. (This switch position is usually labelledSAVE or ERASE OFF.)If you load a protected cassette in CAMERAmode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FORERASURE PREVENTION” appears for approx.4 seconds and v starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tabback to the right.Cassette Handling Precautions❍ Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause pictureand sound distortion.❍ Return cassettes in the case and store them upright.❍ Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use.❍ Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder.❍ Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty.❍ Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them withcellophane tape.❍ Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this maydamage the cassettes.❍ Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time.❍ With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may becomedirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times ofloading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.ESAVERECSAVEREC2_D74PAL_E(13-41) 03.2.21 4:22 PM Page 21Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Canon Manuals
