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b Notes
• 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 b Notes
definition) image quality. Getting Started
Items displayed vary depending on the • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high
definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 14) of
status of your camcorder, or the type of a disc midway.
disc inserted.
• 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
7 Touch the option that is right for bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the
disc cover.
you on the screen.
• If you catch the belt when closing the disc
The disc will be formatted with the cover, it may cause your camcorder to
image recording quality you selected. malfunction.
When the formatting is completed, you • Do not touch the recording side of the disc or
can start recording on the disc. 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
If you select SD (standard definition) incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
image quality
• Do not disconnect the power sources during
• When you use a DVD-RW, select a formatting.
recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], • Do not apply shock or vibration to your
(p. 14). If you format a disc during Easy camcorder:
Handycam operation (p. 32), the – while the ACCESS lamp is on
recording format is fixed to [VIDEO]. – while the ACCESS lamp is flashing
• When you use a DVD+RW, select the – while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO
aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. OPEN] is displayed on the screen
• It may take some time to remove the disc
To remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded
materials.
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc • It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if
cover.
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In
2 While holding the disc fastener at the that case, the disc might be damaged.
center, tip up the edge of the disc.
z Tips
• 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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