Creating DVDs (high-definition or standard-definition) using the DW-100 DVD burner

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).

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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.

To open the playlist index screen, press the ⋖ / ⋗ button to switch the screen.

1-2. Preparations on the camcorder to save in standard-definition

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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.

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2.Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc

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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.

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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.

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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.

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