Inserting/removing an SD card

Setup

“SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side with the “SIDE A” mark.

DVD-RAM / SIDE A

A“SIDE A” mark

BThe opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ playback side.

≥Do not use excessive force when opening the cover.

≥Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/ playback side of the disc.

This may impair recording and playback.

≥Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.

≥When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC lamp flashes red. Do not leave the cover open.

≥If the cover is open, the power will not turn off even if the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF.

≥If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close. Never try to forcibly close the cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly.

≥If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit with the printed label facing the inside, an error message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording/playback side facing the inside.

≥Do not allow the recording/playback side to become dirty or scratched.

≥Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until power is completely turned off. If you do, the cover will not open. If this happens, reattach the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor, slide the DISC EJECT lever once, and then release it. A repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 89, About recovery)

≥Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could cause malfunctions. (l 17, Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit)

≥Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to

touch the area around the pickup lens for it becomes extremely hot.

After inserting a disc/After recording finishes

While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded. If the power supply is interrupted at this time, the disc may become unusable. Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the battery. Also, do not strongly shake or cause impact to the unit.

Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.

If the SD card is inserted or removed while the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power.

≥Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2 Slide the card slot cover to open.

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