Sony XDCAM PDW-1500, Operation Manual

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3-5 Handling Discs
3-5 Handling Discs
3-5-1 Discs Used for Recording and
Playback
This disc recorder uses the following disc for recording
and playback: PFD23 Professional Disc
1)
(capacity 23.3
GB)
1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Note
It is not possible to use the following discs for recording or
playback:
• Blu-ray Disc
• Professional Disc for Data
3-5-2 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.
3-5-3 Write-Protecting Discs
To protect the content recorded on the disc from accidental
erasure, move the Write Inhibit tab on the lower surface of
the disc in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the
following figure.
You can lock individual clips to prevent them from being
deleted. For details, see “Locking clips” (page 62).
3-5-4 Loading and Unloading a Disc
When the on/standby switch indicator is lit green, you can
load and unload a disc as shown in the following figure.
SAV
E
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
To unload
Press the EJECT button.
To load
Insert a disc face up.
The disc is drawn in.
On/standby switch and
indicator
The disc loaded mark
(see page 25)
flashes while the
disc is being inserted, and while it is being ejected. Lights
when loading finishes, and goes out when eject finishes.