Preparations 3 Chapter
3-6Handling Discs
3-6-1 Discs Used for Recording and Playback
This disc recorder uses the following disc for recording and playback: PFD23 Professional Disc 1) (capacity 23.3 GB)
1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Note
It is not possible to use the following discs for recording or playback:
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•Professional Disc for Data
3-6-2 Notes on Handling
Handling
The Professional Disc is housed in a cartridge, and is designed to allow handling free of risk from dust or fingerprints. However, if the cartridge is subjected to a severe shock, for example by dropping it, this can result in damage or scratching of the disc. If the disc is scratched, it may be impossible to record video/audio, or to play back the content recorded on the disc. The discs should be handled and stored carefully.
•Do not touch the surface of the disc itself within the cartridge.
•Deliberately opening the shutter may cause damage.
•Do not disassemble the cartridge.
•The supplied adhesive labels are recommended for indexing discs. Apply the label in the correct position.
Storage
•Do not store discs where they may be subjected to direct sunlight, or in other places where the temperature or humidity is high.
•Do not leave cartridges where dust may be able to gain ingress.
•Store cartridges in their cases.
Care of the discs
•Remove dust and dirt on the outside of a cartridge using a soft dry cloth.
•If condensation forms, allow ample time to dry before use.
3-6-3 Write-Protecting Discs
To protect the content recorded on the disc from accidental erasure, move the Write Inhibit tab on the lower surface of
the disc in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the following figure.
Lower surface of the disc Write Inhibit tab
Slide in the direction of the arrow
Write Inhibit tab settings
SAVE
SAVE
Recording enabled | Recording disabled |
You can lock individual clips to prevent them from being deleted. For details, see “Locking clips” (page 55).
3-6-4 Loading and Unloading a Disc
When the on/standby switch indicator is lit green, you can load and unload a disc as shown in the following figure.
On/standby switch and indicator
To unload
Press the EJECT button.
To load
Insert a disc face up.
The disc is drawn in.
The disc loaded mark 
(see page 19) flashes while the disc is being inserted, and while it is being ejected. Lights when loading finishes, and goes out when eject finishes. Recording stops and the disc is ejected if you press the EJECT button during recording. If you do not want recording to stop with the EJECT button, set extended menu item 145 “MODE KEY ENABLE DURING RECORDING” to “stop.”
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