4 Close the disc cover.

The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.

xDVD-R

You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

xDVD-RW

Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5. xDVD+RW

6 Select the aspect ratio of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for DVD+RW, then touch .

FORMAT :

16:9 WIDE

Select aspect ratio of movie to be recorded.

Format again to change.

16:94:3

WIDE

OK

x16:9 WIDE

You can record wide-angle high- resolution pictures. If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, selecting [16:9 WIDE] is recommended.

Select the aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. Proceed to step 6.

During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.]

appears. Touch , then proceed to step 8.

5 Select the recording format for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 7.

FORMAT :VIDEO

Can playback on various DVD devices. Cannot edit in Camcorder

x4:3

You can record to play back pictures on a 4:3 TV.

7 Touch [YES] t [YES].

8 Touch when [Completed.] appears.

When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW.

Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting.

VIDEO VR

OK

xVIDEO mode

You can play back the disc on most of DVD devices if you finalize it.

xVR mode

You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder (p.90). However, the disc can be played back only on DVD devices that support VR mode when you finalize it.

To remove the disc

Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc.

Do not applyshock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen.

It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials.

It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In that case, the disc might be damaged.

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