Canon DC100 EN - Manual (Page 22)

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Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc
Inserting the Disc
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11).
1. Move the power switch to ON to
set the camcorder in
mode.
2. Slide fully in the direction of
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
Retract the grip belt under the camcorder
so it will not get in the way of the disc
cover.
3. Insert the disc and press its center
firmly until it clicks in place.
• Insert the disc with the recording side
facing down (single sided discs - label
side facing out).
• Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
4. Close the disc cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the disc is
not correctly inserted and firmly set in
place.
When using DVD-R discs:
You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears.
When using a DVD-RW:
You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. The disc initialization
screen will appear when a new DVD-RW is first inserted. It will not appear when inserting
a disc already initialized. In that case, you can start recording once the record pause
indication appears.
Select ( ) the desired disc specification desired and press ( ). For a comparison
between the specifications [VIDEO] and [VR], see An Introduction to DVDs ( 6).
You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Select ( ) [YES]
and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press ( ) to return and select a
different disc specification.
Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R or DVD-RW
logo. Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean. If
necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or
smudges from the disc surface.
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