„When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW

The disc must be formatted before it can be used for recording. When the disc is loaded, the format confirmation screen will appear in the LCD monitor. Format the disc according to the procedure below.

Functions and

Open the LCD monitor.

d/c

Note

Be careful that the power is not accidentally cut off during formatting. Otherwise, the disc will become unusable.

Characteristics

A(confirmation button)

Select “YES” by pressing d, then press the confirmation button.

of HDD/DVD/Cards

Format DVD

DVD is not formatted. Format the DVD now?

YES NO

ENTER

When using a DVD-RW

Proceed to step .

When using a +RW

Formatting will start. Skip step .

(When using a DVD-RW)

The recording format selection screen appears.

Select “VR Mode” or “VF Mode” by pressing d/c, then press the confirmation button.

Format DVD

DVD Format.

Select record format.

VR Mode

VF Mode

ENTER

VR Mode

After recording, you can perform various editing functions such as choosing and deleting scenes.

You can play back the disc in a device which supports 8 cm DVD-RW (VR Mode) after finalizing the disc.

VF Mode (Video mode)

Although editing cannot be done on the camcorder, you can play back the disc on other DVD devices after finalizing the disc.

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Hitachi DZ-HS903A, DZ-HS803A instruction manual „ When loading a new DVD-RW/+RW, Open the LCD monitor, When using a DVD-RW

DZ-HS903A, DZ-HS803A specifications

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