First-Time Operation
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5. Turn on the camcorder.
CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch
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• Press and hold the small button on
the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch
while sliding it to CAMERA.
The camcorder enters record-
pause.
• The position of this switch tells
the camcorder whether you want
to record (CAMERA), turn the
4. Insert a tape.
power off (OFF), or play back
tapes (VCR).
• The camcorder will automatically
turn off if it remains in record-
pause for five minutes. Place the
switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA to turn the camcorder
back on.
• Press STOP/EJECT to open the
cassette compartment.
• Insert the cassette with the safety
tab facing up and the tape windows
facing out.
• Press the cassette down gently
until it locks into place, and close
the cassette compartment door.
• Details are on page 17.
Cassette Door
Press Here to Close
Tape Windows
Safety Tab
STOP/EJECT
Button
Cassette Holder
