Loading a disc into the DC210, DC220, and DC230 DVD camcorders
Article ID: ART121678 |
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Date published: 05/12/2015 |
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Date last updated: 08/17/2015 |
Description
Loading a disc into the DC210, DC220, and DC230 DVD camcorders
Solution
Loading a Disc
Use only Mini DVD (8 cm / 3 in.) discs marked with the DVD-R/RW logo . Use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. |
DVD discs come in various types and in two sizes- the more common 12cm (5in.) and 8cm (3in.) MiniDVD's. This camcorder uses 8cm (3in.) DVD-R discs like the one supplied in the box or DVD-RW discs (not included).
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DVD-R Can be recorded only once. You cannot edit or delete the recordings.
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DVD-RW You can record on it many times. You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again.
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VIDEO mode (DVD-R and DVD-RW discs)
Once finalized, a disc recorded in VIDEO mode will play in most common DVD players. However, you cannont edit the recordings.
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VR mode (DVD-RW only)
You can easily edit the recordings. However, you will only be able to play the disc with DVD-RW compatible players.
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- Recommended Discs: The camcorder's performance was tested with single-layered discs using Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; and with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. For further details, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in permanently losing the recordings. For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using the VIDEO mode.