Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”

Disc

A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD- R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording (p. 14).

b Notes

• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.101).

1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on.

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

2 Turn the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow (OPEN B).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen.

The disc cover slightly opens automatically.

Disc cover

OPEN switch

Pickup lens

When the disc cover ACCESS lamp

opens slightly, open

(Disc)

 

it further.

 

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

4 Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD 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 LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

5 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen.

xDVD-RW

Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 14), then touch .

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