Sharp VL-WD450U - Manual (Page 27)

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Preparation
SA VE
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SA VE
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Inserting and Removing a
Mini DV Cassette
Inserting a Cassette
1
Attach the power source to the
camcorder, then slide the cassette
compartment door release and open the
cassette compartment door.
• A confirmation sound is made, and the
cassette holder extends and opens
automatically.
Cassette compartment
door release
Note:
• If the hand strap is pulled too tight, it can
obstruct the opening of the cassette
compartment door and the cassette holder
may be unable to extend. Should this occur,
loosen the hand strap and open the
cassette compartment door completely.
Erasure protect tab
3
Press the W mark gently until the
cassette holder clicks into place.
• A confirmation sound is made, and the
cassette holder retracts automatically.
2
Insert the cassette fully with the window
facing outwards, and with the erasure
protect tab facing upwards.
4
Wait for the cassette holder to fully
retract. Close the compartment door by
pressing the center until it clicks into
place.
Removing a Cassette
Perform step 1 above, then take out the
cassette.
Cautions:
• Do not try to close the cassette compartment
door while the cassette holder is extending or
retracting.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
cassette holder.
• Do not apply force to the cassette holder except
when pressing the W mark to close it.
• Do not tilt the camcorder or hold it upside down
when you are inserting or removing a cassette. It
may damage the tape.
• Remove the cassette if you will not use the
camcorder for a long period of time.
• If you do not correctly close the cassette holder in
step 3, the cassette protection mechanism of the
camcorder might eject the cassette. If this happens,
repeat the insertion procedure.
• Do not attempt to pick up the camcorder by the
cassette compartment door.
Notes:
• If the battery power is too low, you may not be able
to eject the cassette. Replace the battery pack with
a fully charged one.
• See page 88 for more information on the video
cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder.
W mark