Step 5: Inserting a Cassette

You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 60).

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

OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press

.

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.

Window

Cassette compartment

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

bNotes

Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the

portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction.

3 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette.

zTips

The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 42).

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Sony DCR-HC54, DCR-HC52 Inserting a Cassette, To eject the cassette, You can use mini DV cassettes only p, Close the lid