Preparations 3 Chapter
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Refer to the Maintenance Manual for an approximate guide to when it is time to replace optical heads.
To prevent playback conditions from deteriorating
Pay attention to the following points when handling discs.
•Do not open disc cartridges and touch discs directly with your hands.
•Do not store for long periods in locations which are dusty or exposed to air circulated by fans.
•Do not store for long periods under high temperatures or in locations exposed to direct sunlight.
If playback conditions have deteriorated
If a yellow or red playback condition mark appears, check the following points.
Whether the disc displays the same playback condition on other XDCAM devices: If so, the surface of the disc may be dirty or scratched, or the performance of the recording layers on the disc may have worsened due to age. Do not use discs with these symptoms.
Whether every disc inserted into an XDCAM device displays the same playback conditions: If so, the performance of the laser diodes may have deteriorated. Check the total optical output time.
3-6Handling Discs
3-6-1 Discs Used for Playback
This unit uses the following disc for 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 with this unit:
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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
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