Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”
You can use mini DV 
cassettes only (p. 88).
bNotes
•The recordable time varies depending on [ 
REC MODE] (p. 54). 
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
Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette.
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.
“Memory Stick Duo”You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with 
or 
(p. 89).
zTips
•The number and time of recordable pictures vary depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 46.
1 Open the LCD panel.2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.16