Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape

You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as write- protection), see page 82.

bNote

•Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/ZEJECT lever

Lid

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up.

Window-side

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.

3 Press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

4 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

1Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out.

2Take out the cassette, then press . The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

3Close the lid.

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