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

Disc

Disc cover

 

OPEN switch

A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW,

 

DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL is required for

 

recording (p. 16).

Pickup lens

b Notes

• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.126).

POWER switch

Started Getting

ACCESS lamp (Disc)

1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on.

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

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. Then the opening chime sounds, followed by bip, bip.

After the bips stop, the disc cover opens slightly, automatically.

When 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 LCD screen.

It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition.

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