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Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Initializing the Disc
You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you 
may have to initialize a disc if you get the “DISC ERROR” me ssage. You can also choose 
to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change 
the disc specification.
When initializing a disc, all the recorded data will be lost.
 Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is 
protected.
 Once the disc is initialized, the original recordings cannot be recovered.
 Except for the included disc, initialize all discs before using them with this 
camcorder.
1. Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view 
still images on the disc ( ,  ,  /  or 
/).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS]  menu and then select the [DISC  INITIALIZE] option.
4. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ).
• [VIDEO] mode: Most DVD players will play the disc, but except for the disc title, the  recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder.
• [VR] mode: You will have the option to edit the recordings with the camcorder, but 
the disc can only be played in VR-compatible DVD players and computer DVD 
drives.
5. You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use  the omni selector ( ) to select [YES] and press ( ) to continue.
Select [NO] and press ( ) to return and select a different disc specification.
6. Select [YES] and press ( ) to initialize the disc.
• Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and press MENU to close the 
menu.
• The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the 
camcorder while the operation is in progress.
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Still Image Options Copying Still Images Between the Disc 
and Memor y Card
You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc (for example, to add 
them to a Photomovie scene ( 89)), or from the disc to the memory card (for example, 
to set print orders for a DPOF compatible printer ( 121)).
Copying a Single Image
1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).
Select as the media for the still images, the media from where you want to copy 
images.
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the [COPY [ ]] symbol and press ( ).
If you are copying still images fr om the memory car d to the disc, [COPY [ ]] 
will appear instead.
4. Select ( ) the [EXECUTE] option and press ( ) to copy the still  image.
5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.
Copying All Images
1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).
Select as the media for the still images, the media from where you want to copy 
images.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.]  menu and then select the [ALL COPY [ ]] option.
• If you are copying still images from the memory card to the disc, [ALL COPY 
[ ]] will appear instead.
• The total size of all image files and the available space on the destination media will  be displayed.
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COPY  [ ]
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4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to copy the still images.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Still images not recorded with this camera may not be copied correctly.
 When the available space on the copy destination is not enough, the copy 
operation will be canceled without copying all images.
 The copy operation may take a while to complete depending on the number and 
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Erasing Still Images
You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only), 
one at a time or all at once.
Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered.
Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be 
erased.
Erasing a Single Image
Still images recorded on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs 
recorded in VR mode.
1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the [ IMAGE ERASE] symbol and press ( ).
4. Select ( ) the [ERASE] option and press ( ) to erase the still image.
5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.
Erasing a Single Image After Recording
You can erase the still image you recorded last while you are reviewing it immediately 
after recording it. Still images on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs 
(VIDEO or VR mode).
1. While reviewing the image immediat ely after recording it press the 
FUNC. button.
2. First, select ( ) the [  IMAGE ERASE] symbol and press ( ).
3. Select ( ) the [ERASE] option and press ( ) to erase the still  image.
4. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.
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Erasing All Images
Still images recorded on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs 
recorded in VR mode.
1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu 
and then select the [ERASE ALL IMAGES] option.
4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to erase the still images.
All the non protected still images on the media currently selected, will be erased.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Protecting Still Images on the Memor y
Card
You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental erasure while 
displaying a single image or from the index screen.
Initializing the memory card ( 97) will permanently erase all recorded still 
images, even the protected ones.
Protecting a Single Image
1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card (/).
2. Press the FUNC. button.
The option is also available while recording still images ( ) but only if you 
press the FUNC. button while reviewing the still image ( 81) immediately after 
recording.
3. First, select ( ) the [ PROTECT] symbol and press ( ).
4. Select ( ) the [ON] option and press ( ) to protect the still image.
5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.
• “ ” appears, and now the image cannot be erased.
• To cancel the protection, select [OFF] in step 4.
Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen
1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card  (/).
2. Move the zoom lever toward 
W.
The stills index screen appears with up to six still images.
3. Press the MENU button and use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select  the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ PROTECT] 
option.
4. Bring ( ,  ) the cursor   to the image you want to protect and  press ( ).
• “ ” appears on the image.
• To cancel the protection, press ( ) again.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Initializing the Memor y Card
Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder. You may have to 
initialize a card if you get the “CARD ERROR” message or you may choose to do so to 
erase all data recorded on it.
Initializing the card will permanently erase all the recorded still images, even the 
protected ones
 Once the card is initialized, the original images cannot be recovered.
 Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.
1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card 
(/).
2. Press the MENU button. 
3. Use the omni selector  ( ,  ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu 
and then select the [CARD INITIALIZE] option.
4. Select [YES] and press ( ).
A confirmation screen will appear.
5. Select [YES] again and press ( ).
The card initialization will take a moment.
6. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Disc FinalizationPreparing your Disc for Playing on a 
DVD Player
In order to play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other 
digital device, you need to finalize it first. Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD 
player/recorder or the computer’s DVD drive.
When finalizing a disc, always power the camcorder directly from a power 
outlet. The finalization process cannot be started if the camcorder is powered 
only with the battery pack.
 Do not disconnect the power adapter while the disc finalization is in progress. 
Doing so can interrupt the process and result in lost data.
 Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification, after finalizing the disc 
you may not be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings or add new 
recordings to the disc.
 Do not finalize with the camcorder discs that were not recorded using this 
camcorder.
A finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode can be unfinalized to allow recording 
additional scenes and other limited editing options ( 101).
 Once finalized, you cannot add recordings to a DVD-R disc.
 The time required to complete the disc finalization will vary depending on the 
scene recording conditions and the amount of free space remaining on the disc.
Restrictions after Disc Finalization
Changing the Disc Title
Before you finalize your disc, you can give it a title. The disc title will not be displayed on 
the camcorder but will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in 
most DVD players or a computer’s DVD drive (depending on the DVD playing software).
1. Set the camcorder to play movies or view still images recorded on the 
disc (  or  / ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS]  menu and then select the [DISC TITLE] option.
Additional 
Recordings Edit Recordings Initializing the Disc
DVD-R 
in VIDEO mode
DVD-RW 
in VIDEO mode
DVD-RW 
in VR mode
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4. Select ( ,  ) one character at a time and press ( ) to add it to the title.
• Select [BACKSPACE] and press ( ) to delete the last character in the title.
• You can set a title up to 20 characters long.
5. Once you finish editing the ti tle, select [SET] and press ( ).
6. Select [YES] and press ( ) to save the title.
Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu.
7. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Finalizing the Disc
1. Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view  still images on the disc ( ,  ,  /  or  /).
2. Press the FINALIZE button.
3. Select [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc finalization.
• Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation.
• The disc finalization progress bar and the remaining time are displayed. 
• Depending on the size of the non-recorded area of the disc, the finalization process  may be lengthy.
• Avoid moving the camcorder while the disc finalization is in progress.
• When using a finalized disc, the finalization mark “ ” will appear next to the disc 
type and disc specification displays.
The disc finalization can also be selected from the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu 
using the MENU button ( 79).
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Playing Back your Disc on a DVD
Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive
After you finalized your disc, you can play it on a DVD-R or DVD-RW compatible DVD 
player, DVD recorder or DVD drive on a computer. On most DVD players look for the 
DVD-R/RW compatibility logo  . Refer also to the instruction manual of your DVD 
player or DVD recorder.
Playing the Disc on a DVD Player
1. Turn on the TV and DVD player.
2. Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player.
3. Select the scene you want to play from the index screen.
Playing the Disc on a Computer’s DVD Drive
1. Insert a finalized disc in the computer’s DVD drive.
To play back movies:
2. If your DVD playback software does not lunch automatically when inserting a DVD, run the DVD playback software.
Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software.
To view still images recorded on the disc:
2. If your DVD playback software is running, close it.
3. Select the DVD drive with the File Manager software installed in your  computer (for example “My Computer” in Windows operating 
systems, etc.) and select the still images you want to display.
You can alternatively use your preferred Image Management software or any other 
software for cataloguing, browsing or editing digital images installed in your computer.
You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer to play the 
DVD.
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode can only be played on VR compatible 
DVD players. Depending on your DVD player/recorder you may not be able to 
play the disc.
 In order to view the still images recorded on the disc in a DVD player, you have 
to convert individual images to scenes, or create a Photomovie scene - a 
slideshow scene of all the still images on the disc ( 89) before you finalize 
the disc.
 The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be lower than that of the original still 
images.