Sony DCR-HC32 - Manual (Page 18)

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DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Cassette tape
You can use mini DV cassettes only
(p. 106).
• The recordable time varies depending on [REC
MODE] (p. 53).
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-side
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. 107).
• The number and time of recordable pictures
varies depending on the image quality or the
image size. For details, see page 45.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into
the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
With the  mark
in the left
• 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.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in
once.
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.