Sony DCR-HC30 User Guide

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Step 6: Inserting the 
recording media
Inserting a cassette tape
You can use mini DV 
 cassettes only. 
For details on these cassettes (such as write-
protection), see page 125.
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Note
• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This 
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
1
Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT
 lever in 
the direction of the arrow and open the 
lid.
The cassette compartment automatically 
comes out and opens up.
2
Insert a cassette with its window-side 
facing up.
3
Press .
The cassette compartment automatically 
slides back in.
4
Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
1
Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT
 lever in the 
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically 
comes out.
2
Take out the cassette, then press 
.
The cassette compartment automatically 
slides back in.
3
Close the lid.
Lid
OPEN/
Z
EJECT
 lever
Window-side
Push the center of the back 
of the cassette lightly.
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