Chapter 3 Recording And Playback; Handling Discs; Discs Used For Recording And Playback; Notes On Handling - Sony XDCAM PDW-510 Operation Manual

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.
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• 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.
Lower surface of the disc Write-protect tab
Write-protect tab settings
SAVE
Recording enabled Recording disabled
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Slide in the direction of the arrow
SAVE