Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape

For the information about the type of cassette you can use with your camcorder, and details on these cassettes (such as write-protection, etc.), see page 114.

bNote

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

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

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

Window-side

Push the center of the back

of the cassette lightly.

3 Press on the cassette compartment.

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

OPEN/EJECT lever Lid

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

4 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

1Slide the OPEN/EJECT 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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