
Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc
Inserting the Disc
Preparations:Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the or
logo. Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean. If necessary, use a soft








3. Slide the OPEN switch fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops.
Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover.
4.Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place.• Insert the disc with the recording side facing down (single sided discs - label side facing out).
• Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
5. Close the disc cover.Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place.
When usingYou can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears.
You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. The disc initialization screen will appear when a new indication appears).
Use the multi selector to select (
) the disc specification desired and press (
) to make the selection. For a comparison between the specifications [VIDEO] and [VR] see An Introduction to DVDs (
6).
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