Sony DSR-400K User Manual

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Inserting a Cassette

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The camcorder can use standard-size and mini-size 
DVCAM/DV cassettes. For details about usable cassette, 
see“Usable cassettes” on page 47.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

While sliding the OPEN lever in the direction of the 
arrow, open the cassette lid.

Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the 
front) facing outward and the REC/SAVE switch 
facing upward. 

Check for tape slack before inserting the cassette.

To insert a mini-size cassette
Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the 
front) facing outward. Push the cassette between the 
both guides.

Close the cassette lid until it clicks.

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette by 
pressing the EJECT button in step 3.

• Before inserting a cassette, make sure that there is no 

cassette in the cassette compartment. Inserting two 
cassettes by mistake may cause a malfunction.

• Internal parts of the camcorder may become bent or 

otherwise damaged if you attempt to insert a mini-size 
cassette in the wrong direction (such as with the cassette 
turned backside front so the reel holes face the cassette 
holder window or with the cassette turned sideways so 
that a short side enters first).

• If a cassette is not inserted completely or gets stuck when 

being inserting, take out the cassette and reinsert it. If 
your insert a cassette forcibly, the cassette may not be 

OPEN lever

REC/SAVE switch

Guides

Mini-size cassette 
match marks

Press the lid firmly 
until it clicks.
If the cassette lid 
is hard to close, 
press the top of 
the lid.

Top of the lid