Getting Started22Inserting and Removing a DiscInserting the DiscPOINTS TO CHECK1 Move the power switch to ON to setthe camcorder in mode.2 Slide fully in the direction ofthe arrow and gently open the disccover completely until it stops.Retract the grip belt under thecamcorder so it will not get in the wayof the disc cover.3 Insert the disc and press its centerfirmly until it clicks in place.• Insert the disc with the recording sidefacing down (single sided discs – labelside facing out).• Be careful not to touch the recordingsurface of the disc or the pick up lens.4 Close the disc cover.Do not force the cover closed if thedisc is not correctly inserted and firmlyset in place.W HEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCSYou can start recording movies once therecord pause indication appears.W HEN USING A DVD-RWYou need to initialize new discs beforeyou can start recording. The discinitialization screen will appear when anew DVD-RW is first inserted if the /switch is set to . The disc initializationscreen will not appear when inserting adisc already initialized. In that case, youcan start recording once the record pauseindication appears.Select ( ) the desired discspecification and press ( ). For acomparison between the [VIDEO] and[VR] specifications, see How to selecta DVD disc ( 5).You will be asked to confirm the discspecification you selected. Select ( )[YES] and press ( ) to continue, orselect [NO] and press ( ) to returnand select a different discspecification.A confirmation message will appearon the screen. Select ( ) [YES] andpress ( ) to start the discinitialization.Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discsmarked with the DVD-R logo(including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RWlogo. Refer also to RecommendedDiscs ( 6).Before inserting the disc be sure to checkthat the recording surface is clean. Ifnecessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth toremove any fingerprints, dirt buildup orsmudges from the disc surface.( 12)Pick up lensOPEN