Sony DCR-IP55E User Manual

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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape
This chapter introduces you to the basic
features to record pictures on tepes of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )”
for more information.
Turn the grip to the recording position, and
hold your camcorder through the wrist strap to
prevent the camera from dropping as
illustrated.
Inserting a cassette 
(p. 35)
1
Turn the grip to
the cassette
inserting/
ejecting
position.
Otherwise, the
cassette cannot
be inserted or
ejected.
3
Push the middle
portion of the
back of the
cassette into the
cassette
compartment.
Insert the cassette
in a straight line
deeply into it
with the cassette
window facing
out.
4
Press the cassette
compartment
lightly to close.
After the cassette
compartment
goes down
completely, close
the lid until it
clicks.
Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.
2
Slide OPEN/
EJECT in the
direction of the
arrow and open
the lid.
Cassette window
OPEN/EJECT
Quick Start Guide
Connecting the mains lead 
(p. 30)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 26).
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Cassette compartment