Getting StartedPreparations23• The disc initialization will takeapproximately one minute. Avoidmoving the camcorder while theoperation is in progress.• You can start recording movies oncethe record pause indicationappears.NOTESThe process of recognizing a disc may take amoment. The display will move while thedisc is being read. Wait until the camcorderfinishes recognizing the disc before you startrecording.Removing the Disc1 Slide fully in the direction ofthe arrow and gently open the disccover completely until it stops.• Do not subject the camcorder tostrong impacts while the DISC accessindicator is on or flashing.• Retract the grip belt under thecamcorder so it will not get in the wayof the disc cover.• It may take a moment after slidingfor the disc cover to open.2 Grab the edge of the disc and gentlypull it out.Be careful not to touch the recordingsurface of the disc or the pick up lens.3 Close the disc cover.IMPORTANTWhen you slide after making arecording, important file allocation data isupdated on the disc before the disc coveropens. While the DISC access indicator is on orflashing do not subject the camcorder to shockssuch as forcefully laying it on a table.Preparing the Camcorder1 Turn on the camcorder.2 Move the lens cover switch down toto open the lens cover.3 Adjust the viewfinder.Keep the LCD panel closed to use theviewfinder and adjust the dioptricadjustment lever as necessary.4 Fasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you canreach the zoom lever with your indexfinger, and the start/stop button withyour thumb.OPENOPENOPEN
