Sony DCR-PC53E User Manual

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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick 
Duo”
Cassette tape
You can use mini DV 
 cassettes only 
(p. 97).
•  The recordable time varies depending on [REC 
MODE] (p. 48).
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 up, then press 
.
 
 
 
 
Window
Push the center of the 
back of the cassette 
lightly.
The cassette compartment automatically 
slides back in. Do not force the cassette 
into the compartment. This may cause a 
malfunction.
3
  Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Proceed with the same steps as you would 
when inserting a cassette tape.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick 
Duo” marked with 
 or 
 (p. 98).
•  The number and time of recordable pictures 
varies depending on the image quality or the 
image size. For details, see page 42.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into 
the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the 
right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
 
 
 
With the 
 
mark facing 
up
•  If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” 
into the slot in the wrong direction, the 
“Memory Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick 
Duo” slot, or image data may be damaged.