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Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-
R, or DVD+R DL is required for recording
(p. 14).
b
Notes
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
beforehand, using a soft cloth (p.101
1
Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
2
Turn the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN
B
).
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on
the LCD screen.
The disc cover slightly opens
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.
x
DVD-RW/DVD+RW
A screen appears to ask whether you
will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE].
Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you
format the disc by following the
guidance on the screen. If you do not
want to use it, proceed to step
5
.
x
DVD-R/DVD+R DL
You can start recording immediately
after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from
the LCD screen. You do not need to
proceed to steps after step
5
.
5
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
x
DVD-RW
Select the recording format, [VIDEO]
or [VR] (p. 14), then touch
.
Disc
Disc cover
OPEN switch
Pickup lens
When the disc cover
opens slightly, open
it further.
ACCESS lamp
(Disc)
Set the disc with the label side facing
out when using a single-sided disc.
