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3-5 Handling
Discs
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Discs Used for
Recording and Playback
This unit uses the following disc for
recording and playback:
PFD23 Professional Disc (capacity 23.3
GB)
It is not possible to use the following discs
for recording or playback:
• Blu-ray Disc
• Professional Disc for Data
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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.
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Write-Protecting
Discs
To protect the content recorded on the disc
from accidental erasure, move the write-
protect tab on the lower surface of the disc
in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the
following figure.
Note
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
Lower surface
of the disc
Write Inhibit tab
Slide in the direction
of the arrow
Write Inhibit
tab settings
Recording
enabled
Recording
disabled
