Sharp VL-NZ50U Operation Manual - Page 23

Preparation REC SAVE Inserting and Removing a Cassette Inserting 1 Attach the power source to the camcorder, then slide the cassette compartment door release and open the cassette compartment door. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder extends and opens automatically. Cassette compartment door release 2 Insert a commercially available cassette fully with the window facing outwards, and with the erasure protect tab facing upwards. Erasure protect tab 3 Press the W mark gently until the cassette holder clicks into place. • After confirmation sound, the cassette holder retracts automatically. "W" mark 4 Wait for the cassette holder to fully retract. Close the compartment door by pressing the center until it clicks into place. Removing 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 52 for more information on the video cassette tapes intended for use with this camcorder. 10