Sony Pickup lens, xDVD-RW/DVD+RW, xDVD-R/DVD+RDL, Inserting a disc, ACCESS lamp (Disc), Disc cover OPEN switch, 4 Close the disc cover

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

When you select [INT. MEMORY] in “Step 5,” this “Step 6” operation is unnecessary (DCR-DVD410E/DVD810E).

Inserting a discWhen you select [DISC] in “Step 5,” a new8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required (p. 12).

bNotes

•Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p. 118).

1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on.2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow (OPEN l).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. The disc cover slightly opens automatically.

ACCESS lamp (Disc)Disc cover OPEN switchPickup lensWhen the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.

3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.

Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc.

4 Close the disc cover.[DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen.It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc.xDVD-RW/DVD+RW

A screen appears to ask whether you will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. If you do not want to use it, proceed to step 5.

xDVD-R/DVD+R DL

You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

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