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Note: Most generally available 8 cm discs can be
removed from cartridges or caddies if they are for
video cameras; However, before removing disc
from cartridge or caddy, read the instruction sheet
provided with the disc or consult the disc maker.
Take care with the following when handling the
removed disc:
• Be sure not to touch disc surfaces.
• Be careful not to drop the disc removed from
cartridge or caddy.
• Be sure not to bend the disc.
• Do not leave the disc outside the cartridge or
caddy.
• Do not subject the disc to heat.
• Do not write on disc with a ball-point pen or pen-
cil. (With one-side recordable disc, writing on the
label surface is possible with a pen that does not
scratch the surface. No writing of any kind is pos-
sible on both-side recordable disc.)
• Be sure not to wipe disc surfaces with thinner,
water or anti-static agent.
Use dry, soft cloth to lightly wipe off dust or dirt
that adheres to the disc. Never use solvents to
clean the disc.
Note: If the disc is removed from cartridge or
caddy and the data stored by this DVD video
camera/recorder is rewritten on devices other than
this DVD video camera/recorder, recording or play-
back may not be normal, or Disc Navigation may
not operate normally, when the disc replaced in
cartridge or caddy is used on this DVD video
camera/recorder again.
Removing and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy
The DVD-RAM disc used with this DVD video camera/recorder can be removed from the cartridge or
caddy and used with DVD-RAM drives, DVD players and DVD recorders that are compatible with 8 cm
DVD-RAM discs. The finalised DVD-R disc can also be removed from the cartridge or caddy and used
with DVD players and DVD recorders that are compatible for 8 cm DVD-R discs. Refer to the disc in-
struction sheet for details on how to remove disc from cartridge or caddy.
Perform the following to remove the disc:
With disc packed in cartridge
Removing the disc
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Release the lock pins of cartridge. The two lock pins
are at the bottom left corners of sides A and B.
Lock pins
Use a fine tipped pen to slide the lock pin in the
direction of arrow q, and then turn it in the di-
rection of arrow w to release it.
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Note: The cartridge or caddy protects the sur-
faces of disc on which high-density recording is
possible. Once removed from cartridge or caddy,
the disc can be replaced in the cartridge or caddy
and used with this DVD video camera/recorder,
but be sure to observe the following:
• Before replacing the disc in cartridge or caddy,
make sure that disc surfaces are not scratched,
and that no dirt or fingerprint adheres to them.
•Do not record, edit or delete on the disc when
scratches, dirt or fingerprints cannot be removed
even if disc surface is cleaned.
•When replacing the DVD-RAM disc in cartridge,
insert it until a click is heard.
• Be careful not to allow condensation.
• To store disc cartridge or caddy, insert in plastic
case provided.
Do not place the disc cartridge or caddy in the fol-
lowing places:
• Where exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time.
• Where the humidity is high, or in dusty place.
• Where exposed to heat from heater, etc.
• Where there may be condensation.
About Stored Data
If you handle or use the disc incorrectly, the re-
corded data may be lost. Hitachi cannot be respon-
sible for damages from loss of recorded data.
2
While pushing the release levers from both sides
inward, hold the centre of disc tray and pull it
out to the front.
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