Canon DC311, 310, DC301 Advantages of Using DVDs, No need to worry about recording over a tape

Advantages of Using DVDs

No need to worry about recording over a tape.

When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory.

Just select a scene from the index screen.

You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze.

Easily play back your recordings on a DVD player.

After your finalize your DVD ( 45), you can play it on a DVD player and share your recordings with friends and family.

Playback on external devices

Make sure to finalize discs ( 45) before you play them back on external DVD devices. The disc's type will affect its compatibility with external devices. For a summary, you can refer to the sidebar on page 46. However, to be sure, always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it is compatible before inserting the disc.

For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using VIDEO mode.

Discs that have been tested

The camcorder's performance was tested with single-layered discs using Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; and with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of January 2008*). For further details, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in damage to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the recordings.

*For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest Canon office. The use of DVD-R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may result in incorrect recording/playback or in not being able to remove the disc.

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