Setup

ªIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc

A

DVD-RAM / SIDE A

B

A“SIDE A” mark

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

Single sided disc/dual layer on single side disc:

The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side.

Double sided disc:

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

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

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. Do not leave the cover open.

If the cover is open, the power will not turn off even if the Mode dial 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

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displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 137)

Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could cause malfunctions. (l 26)

Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to touch the area around the pickup lens as it can become 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 shake or bump into the unit while the lamp is on.

Inserting/removing an SD card

Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before inserting/removing an SD card.

If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

1Set the mode dial to OFF.

Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2Open the card slot cover.

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Panasonic HDC-SX5P Inserting/removing an SD card, Identifying recording/playback sides of disc, Open the card slot cover