Sony 510P User Manual

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3-1 Handling Discs
Chapter
3
Recording and Playback
3-1 Handling Discs
3-1-1 Discs Used for Recording and 
Playback
This camcorder uses the following disc for recording and 
playback: 
PFD23 Professional Disc (capacity 23.3 GB)
Note
It is not possible to use the following discs for recording or 
playback:
• Blu-ray Disc
• Professional Disc for Data
3-1-2 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.
3-1-3 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.
SAV
E
SAVE
SAVE
Lower surface of the disc
Write-protect tab
Slide in the direction of the arrow
Write-protect tab settings
Recording enabled
Recording disabled