Sony DCR-DVD850 User Manual

Step 6: Inserting a disc or “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media

When you select [INT. MEMORY] in
“Step 5,” this “Step 6” operation is
unnecessary (DCR-DVD850).

When you select [DISC] in “Step 5,” a new
8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or
DVD+R DL is required (p. 14).

Notes

• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc

beforehand, using a soft cloth (p. 120).

Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.

Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN

l).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on
the screen. The disc cover slightly opens
automatically.

Set the disc with the recording
side facing your camcorder, then
press the center of the disc until it
clicks.

Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen.

It may take some time for the camcorder
to recognize the disc.

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.

DVD-R/DVD+R DL

You can start recording immediately
after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from
the screen. You do not need to proceed
to steps after step 5.

Inserting a 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.