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Step 6 Preparing a disc for recording
A new DVD-R or DVD-RW is required for recording. You cannot overwrite or delete
data recorded on a DVD-R, but you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW.
The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of disc you use.
data recorded on a DVD-R, but you can delete data and record again with a DVD-RW.
The preparation procedure is different depending on the type of disc you use.
Note
You can open the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is lit in green. The cover
will be locked after about 30 seconds if you do not open the disc cover. When the lamp
turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again.
You can open the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is lit in green. The cover
will be locked after about 30 seconds if you do not open the disc cover. When the lamp
turns off, slide the disc cover OPEN switch again.
Tips
•The camcorder is set in the VIDEO mode as the default setting.
•Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time.
•The camcorder is set in the VIDEO mode as the default setting.
•Formatting is required when a DVD-RW is used for the first time.
1
Set the mode dial to
(Movie) or
(Still).
2
Turn the power on by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the
green button.
green button.
3
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch to the mark.
The beep sounds and PREPARING TO OPEN COVER appears on the LCD
display. After a while, the beep sound changes and the Access/Open lamp
lights in green, and SLIDE [OPEN] appears.
The beep sounds and PREPARING TO OPEN COVER appears on the LCD
display. After a while, the beep sound changes and the Access/Open lamp
lights in green, and SLIDE [OPEN] appears.
4
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch again to the end.
The disc cover opens.
The disc cover opens.
5
Set the disc with the label side facing up, then press firmly to seat it on the
center spindle until it clicks.
Make sure that the disc is not exposed to fingerprints and dust.
center spindle until it clicks.
Make sure that the disc is not exposed to fingerprints and dust.
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Access/Open lamp
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Getting Started
6
Close the disc cover.
Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc.
With a DVD-R, you can start recording immediately after DISC ACCESS
disappears on the LCD display. See page 29 for details on shooting movies and
see page 34 for details on shooting still images.
The FORMAT display appears when you insert a DVD-RW. Proceed to step 7.
Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc.
With a DVD-R, you can start recording immediately after DISC ACCESS
disappears on the LCD display. See page 29 for details on shooting movies and
see page 34 for details on shooting still images.
The FORMAT display appears when you insert a DVD-RW. Proceed to step 7.
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When recording in VIDEO mode, select [EXECUTE] and [YES] with b/v/V/
B
B
, then press ENTER.
When recording in VR mode (page 7):
1
Select [REC FORMAT] with v/V, then press ENTER.
2
Select [VR] with v/V, then press ENTER.
3
Select [EXECUTE] with v/V, then press ENTER.
4
Select [YES] with v/V, then press ENTER.
The disc formatting starts. When the formatting is completed, you can start
recording on the DVD-RW.
recording on the DVD-RW.
Notes
•If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
•If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
•Do not shock or vibrate your camcorder during “DISC ACCESS” appearing.
•It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.
•You may hear the motor running when the disc cover is closed without a disc being
•It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.
•You may hear the motor running when the disc cover is closed without a disc being
set. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while formatting.
•See page 133 for details on disc handling.
•See page 133 for details on disc handling.
To eject the disc
1
Perform the steps 3 and 4 on page 26.
2
Take out the disc after the disc spin stops completely.
Note
You can open the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is lit in green.
You can open the disc cover only while the Access/Open lamp is lit in green.
On disc information
When you replace a disc, disc information such as the date you started to use it and
information on previously recorded areas appears for about 5 seconds. The information
on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending on the
condition of the disc.
information on previously recorded areas appears for about 5 seconds. The information
on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending on the
condition of the disc.
Step 6 Preparing a disc for recording
REC FORMAT
EXECUTE
EXECUTE
FORMAT
VIDEO
EST. PROCESS TIME : 7sec
REC FORMAT : VIDEO
REC FORMAT : VIDEO
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— Shooting movies/still images —
Shooting movies/still images
Before shooting
To shoot movies/still images correctly, note the following:
– Do not vibrate your camcorder during shooting.
– Do not expose the disc to dirt and dust.
– Do not scratch the disc.
– Do not vibrate your camcorder during shooting.
– Do not expose the disc to dirt and dust.
– Do not scratch the disc.
You can shoot stable images by holding the camcorder correctly.
Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack.
Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD screen, or the battery pack.
Viewfinder
LCD screen
Battery pack
To hold your camcorder
Hold your camcorder with your fingers
inserted through the grip belt.
inserted through the grip belt.
To fasten the grip belt
Fasten the grip belt firmly following the
illustration below.
illustration below.
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Shooting movies/still images
Shooting movies
Perform “Getting Started” from step 1 to 6 beforehand (page 15).
The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode.
The following operation is common with VIDEO mode and VR mode.
1
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap.
2
Install the battery pack or connect the AC adaptor (page 15).
3
Open the LCD screen while pressing OPEN.
The image is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens.
The image is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen opens.
4
Set the mode dial to
(Movie).
5
Turn the power on by sliding the POWER switch upward while pressing the
green button.
green button.
6
Insert a disc (page 26).
This sets your camcorder to standby.
This sets your camcorder to standby.
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Recording
lamp
lamp
Shooting movies/still images
STBY0:00:00
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VIDEO
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