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Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
1 Press the DISC EJECT lever down once and
release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator
blinks, the cover of disc insertion compartment
will open slightly.
2 Open the cover by hand and fit the disc onto the
spindle in the center.
Note:
• The exposed disc portion must face in the same
direction as the lens, as shown in figure.
• The recording/playback side must face the inside of
DVD Video Camera.
• Do not use excessive force when opening the
cover.
• Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc.
This may impair recording and playback.
• Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.
• When you open the lid, the ACCESS/PC indicator
flashes red. Do not leave the lid open.
lIdentifying recording/playback
sides of disc:
This section describes double-
sided discs. Note that the
included DVD-RAM disc is a
single-sided disc.
Single sided disc:
The recording/playback side is
opposite to the labelled side.
Double-sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback
side is opposite to the “SIDE A”
marked side. The “SIDE B”
recording/playback side is the
“SIDE A” marked side.
3 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on
the cover of disc insertion compartment, to close
the cover.
4 Turn the DVD Video Camera on ( or ).
When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD
Video Camera is ready for recording.
Note:
Immediately after a disc is inserted or recording is finished:
If the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking immediately
after a disc is inserted or recording is finished, then the disc
is spinning and disc information is being saved. If the power
supply is cut off while this is happening, the disc may
become unusable. For this reason, the power cord must not
be unplugged and the battery must not be removed when
the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking immediately after
a disc is inserted.
While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking, do not
cause impact or vibration to the DVD Video Camera.
Recording/
playback side
DISC EJECT
lever
Pickup lens
Push the
shaded portion.
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The opposite
side is the “SIDE
A” recording/
playback side.
“SIDE A” mark
ACCESS/PC
indicator
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