Sony PDW-D1 User Manual

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3-5 Handling Discs
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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-protect tab
Slide in the direction 
of the arrow
Write-protect 
tab settings
Recording 
enabled
Recording 
disabled