bNotes

•You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 32). Format the disc, following the instructions on the screen.

6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.].

Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with SD (standard definition) image quality.

Items displayed vary depending on the status of your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted.

7 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen.

The disc will be formatted with the image recording quality you selected. When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc.

If you select SD (standard definition) image quality

•When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 14). If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 32), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO].

•When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].To remove the disc1Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc cover.2While holding the disc fastener at the center, tip up the edge of the disc.

b Notes

Getting

• You cannot change the image quality (HD (high

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definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 14) of

 

a disc midway.

 

• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with

 

your hand or other objects, etc., when opening

 

or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the

 

bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the

 

disc cover.

 

• If you catch the belt when closing the disc

 

cover, it may cause your camcorder to

 

malfunction.

 

• Do not touch the recording side of the disc or

 

pickup lens (p. 131).

 

When using a double-sided disc, take care not to

 

smudge the surface with fingerprints.

 

• If you close the disc cover with the disc set

 

incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to

 

malfunction.

 

• Do not disconnect the power sources during

 

formatting.

 

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your

 

camcorder:

 

– while the ACCESS lamp is on

 

– while the ACCESS lamp is flashing

 

– while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO

 

OPEN] is displayed on the 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.

 

zTips

•You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start.

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