Sony PDWF75 User Manual (PDW-F75 Professional Disc Recorder Operating Manual f - Page 43

Recording and Playback, Handling Discs, Notes on Handling, Write-Protecting Discs

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Recording and Playback 3 Chapter Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Handling Discs Discs Used for Recording and Playback This unit can record and play back the following Professional Disc 1) formats. • PFD23 (capacity 23.3 GB) • PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB) • PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB) 1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Notes • It is not possible to use the following discs for recording or playback: - Blu-ray Disc - Professional Disc for Data • PFD50DLA discs can be used only by XDCAM devices with the DL mark (see the following illustration). They cannot be used by XDCAM devices without this mark. • 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. • Do not leave cartridges where dust may get inside. • 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. Write-Protecting Discs To protect the content recorded on the disc from accidental erasure, move the Write Inhibit tab on the lower surface of the disc in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the following figure. DL mark 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. 43 Handling Discs

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Handling Discs
Chapter
Chapter 3
Recording and Playback
3
Recording and Playback
Handling Discs
Discs Used for Recording and
Playback
This unit can record and play back the following
Professional Disc
1)
formats.
PFD23 (capacity 23.3 GB)
PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB)
PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB)
1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
It is not possible to use the following discs for recording
or playback:
-
Blu-ray Disc
-
Professional Disc for Data
PFD50DLA discs can be used only by XDCAM devices
with the DL mark
(see the following illustration)
. They
cannot be used by XDCAM devices without this mark.
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.
Do not leave cartridges where dust may get inside.
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.
Write-Protecting Discs
To protect the content recorded on the disc from accidental
erasure, move the Write Inhibit tab on the lower surface of
the disc in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the
following figure.
Notes
DL mark