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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL is required for
recording (p. 20).
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Notes
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.130
).
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.
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, depending on the
disc type and condition.
Disc
ACCESS lamp (Disc)
POWER switch
Disc cover
OPEN switch
Pickup lens
When the disc cover opens slightly,
open it further.
Set the disc with the label side facing
out when using a single-sided disc.
Continued
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