Panasonic PV-GS80 - Manual (Page 19)

Before using
Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on
the power.
2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the
cassette cover.
• When the cover is fuliy opened, the cassette
holder will come out.
3 After the cassette holder Is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
• When inserting a cassette, orient It as shown
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far
as it goes.
• When removing, puli it straight out.
Push the [PUSH] mark O in order to close
the cassette holder.
• The cassette hoider is housed.
5 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover tightly.
•When inserting a previously recorded cassette,
use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you are
overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be
sure to find the position where you want to
continue recording.
•When closing the cassette cover, do not get
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
• After use, be sure to rewind the cassette
compieteiy, remove it and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (-67-)
• If the indicator of the condensation does not
dispiay on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you
notice condensation on the lens or the main
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise
condensation may be formed on the heads or
the cassette tape. (-65-)
I When the cassette holder does not
come out
• Close the cassette cover completely, and then
open if again completely.
• Check if the battery has run down,
• Check it the cassette compartment cover is in
contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when
opening.
I When the cassette holder cannot be
housed
• Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]
again.
• Check if the battery has run down,
■ Accidental erasure prevention
If the accidental erasure prevention slider Q of a
cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the
[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.
When recording, close the accidental erasure
prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the
direction of the [REC] arrow).
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