Solution
1-1. Preparations on the camcorder to save in high-definition1-2. Preparations on the camcorder to save in standard-definition
2.Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
Using the optional DW-100 DVD burner, you can save your precious movies in high-definition to AVCHD discs (high-definition).
Also, if you down-convert the movie to standard-definition with the camcorder, you can create DVDs in standard-definition (DVD-Video standard).
Caution
Be sure to operate the camcorder and the DVD burner using the supplied compact power adapter and AC adapter.
1-1. Preparations on the camcorder to save in high-definition
1. Press the ⋖ ⋗ button to set the camcorder to playback mode.
2. Open the index screen that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc.
1-2. Preparations on the camcorder to save in standard-definition
Caution
There is no built-in memory, so it is not possible to down-convert movies to standard definition.
Convert high-definition scenes in the built-in memory to standard definition before creating a DVD disc. Converted scenes will be saved to the memory card.
1. Insert a memory card with sufficient available space in the camcorder.
2. Press the ⋖ ⋗ button to set the camcorder to playback mode.
3. Open the index screen in the built-in memory that contains the scenes you want to convert.
You can press ⋖ VIDEO SNAP ⋗ to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes. You can press ⋖ INDEX SEL. ⋗ to open the playlist index screen.
4. Select ( , ) the scene you want to convert.
This step in not necessary for scenes in the playlist. When converting the playlist, you cannot convert individual scenes so the entire playlist will be converted.
4-1. Press ⋖FUNC.⋗ buton.
4-2. Select [ Select ], and then press ⋖ SET ⋗ button.
4-3. Select [ Individual Scenes ], and then press ⋖ SET ⋗ button.
If the ⋖ SET ⋗ button is pressed, the scene is selected and marked with [ ].
4-4. When finished selecting all scenes to down-convert, press the ⋖ FUNC. ⋗ button.
5. Down-converting scenes to standard-definition for DVDs.
5-1. Select [ Convert HD SD (DVD) ], and then press ⋖ SET ⋗ button.
5-2. Select [This Scene] or [Selected Scenes], and then press ⋖ SET ⋗ button.
If a message appears regarding music files, follow the instructions on the screen.
5-3. Information necessary for conversion will appear on the display, select the [ OK ] and press the ⋖ SET ⋗ button.
The down-conversion to SD starts.
If the following settings are required, press the ⋖ FUNC. ⋗ button to change settings before starting the conversion.
・Embed Date/Time: The recording date and time will always be displayed on the converted scene.
・Bit Rate (Quality): Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the converted scenes.
5-4. When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the ⋖ SET ⋗ button.
6. In the memory card movie playback mode, press the [ ] button, and then select [ For DVD (SD-VIDEO) ].
The scene after the conversion to standard definition is shown.
Caution
The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the scenes' total running time. Because conversion generally takes longer on a computer, we recommend using the camcorder to convert scenes.
Caution
When converting scenes in the playlist or video snapshot index screen:
2.Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
Caution
Please perform these operations while watching the camcorder's LCD monitor.
1. Press the ⋖ POWER/MODE ⋗ button on the DVD burner to turn it on.
Each time the ⋖ POWER/MODE ⋗ button is pressed, the mode changes, so be sure the REC lamp (red) is on.
2. Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner using the supplied USB cable.
If the device type selection screen appears, select [ DVD Burner ] and press ⋖ SET ⋗ button.
Caution
If the [ USB Connection Type ] in the menu is set to [ Computer / Printer ], the [ ] icon will blink, and the camcorder will not be able to connect. Disconnect the USB cable once, change the [ USB Connection Type ] setting to [ DVD Burner ] or [ Connect and Set ], and then reconnect the USB cable.
3. When the connection is completed, [ No disc ] will be displayed.
3-1. Use the ⋖ OPEN/CLOSE ⋗ button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray.
3-2. Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner.
Caution
If data is overwritten, it is deleted completely.
Before overwriting data, please check the contents recorded on a disc carefully, and then save them to your computer.
After the disc is recognized, an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require (based on the disc you inserted).
4. Press the start button on the DVD burner.
After a disc is finalized, it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray.
After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc
tray and repeat the operation.
Caution
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD burner.
Caution