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Inserting a BD or DVD
Close the lid.
The ACCESS indicator flashes. During this process, do not remove the power
source, shake, or subject the camcorder to impacts.
When a new BD-RE, BD-R, or DVD-RW is inserted, see p.24.
To record movies, see “Recording Movies to a BD/DVD” (p.27). To play back
the recorded BD/DVD, see “Playing Recorded Movies/Stills” (p.34).
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Attach the charged battery pack to the
camcorder or connect the camcorder to a
wall outlet.
Turn the power switch to “OFF”.
Then, slide up the DISC EJECT switch until the
ACCESS indicator lights, then release.
After several seconds, the lid pops open.
Open it fully with your hand.
Place the recording surface of the BD/DVD
face down, then push down on the center of
the BD/DVD until it clicks into place.
• For single-sided discs, the side opposite the
label is the recording surface.
• To record on the other side for double-sided
discs, remove the disc (p.24), flip it over, and
reload it.
Notes
• The disc mechanism will be very hot immediately after use. Do
not touch the metallic areas.
• Do not peer into the pickup. Doing so may cause damage to
your eyesight.
• To prevent malfunction, never do any of the following:
– touch the pickup
– insert a disc that is not compatible with the camcorder (p.21)
– close the lid before setting the disc securely into place
• The power automatically turns off if the lid is left open for approx.
three minutes while the power switch is set to “OFF”.
• The lid will not open if the camcorder is not connected to a
power source.
Pickup
