. If you select , the warning message will appear. Formatting a new disc is required to record on it. To format later, use the menu. .page 79 Removing a Disc 1. Push the [OPEN] switch in the direction of the arrow. . The disc cover will partially open. 2. Gently open the cover the rest of the way by hand. 3. Remove the disc. . While pushing down the centre portion of the disc spindle, pick up the disc by the edges to remove. on the disc cover to close it.4. Gently push the section marked [PUSH CLOSE] Note The Finalise/Format functions are not available at battery level and . .Refer to page 11 for Finalised disc compatibility. SP Disc is not formatted. Format? Video VR Cancel ENGLISH 43 DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) .The Record Mode function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. .page 26 .This DVD Camcorder can film in the XP (extra play), the SP (standard play) and the LP (long play) modes. The SP mode is set as the factory default. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)] or [ (Player)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. . The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick]. 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick]. 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select the desired record mode (XP, SP or LP), then press the [Joystick]. 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button. . The icon of the selected mode is displayed. Recording Times based on Disc Type * Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). . The recording times shown above are approximate and depend on the recording environment (i.e. lighting conditions). . VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image. 4 Move OK Select MENU Exit >SP >Off Camera Mode >Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit XP SP LP Camera Mode >Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 7 STBY XP 20 min -RW VR 0:00:00 16:9 Wide DVD Camcorder: Before Recording Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) .The Record Mode function works in both Camera Mode and Player Mode. .page 26 .This DVD Camcorder can film in the XP (extra play), the SP (standard play) and the LP (long play) modes. The SP mode is set as the factory default. 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)] or [ (Player)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button. . The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick]. 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick]. 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select the desired record mode (XP, SP or LP), then press the [Joystick]. 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button. . The icon of the selected mode is displayed. Recording Times based on Disc Type * Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). . The recording times shown above are approximate and depend on the recording environment (i.e. lighting conditions). . VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image. 4 Move OK Select MENU Exit >SP >Off Camera Mode >Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 6 Move OK Select MENU Exit XP SP LP Camera Mode >Record Rec Mode Wind Cut 7 STBY XP 20 min -RW VR 0:00:00 16:9 Wide DVD-RW/+RW/-R (1.4G) DVD+R DL (2.6G) XP Approx. 20min Approx. 35min *SP Approx. 30min Approx. 53min *LP Approx. 60min Approx.106min ENGLISH 44 DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. Connect a power source to the DVD Camcorder. .pages 21, 25 . (A Battery Pack or a AC Power adapter) . Insert a disc. .page 41 2. Remove the Lens Cover. 3. Open the LCD Screen . Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (VP-DC173(i)/DC175WB/DC175W(i)/DC575WB/DC575Wi only) . Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)]. Make sure that is displayed. . Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD Screen or Viewfinder. . Make sure the Battery Level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time. 4. To start recording, press the [Record Start/Stop] button. . is displayed on the LCD Screen. The record mode, recording time, the disc type, the format mode, and the title scene number are displayed on the LCD Screen. 5. To stop recording, press the [Record Start/Stop] button again. . is displayed on the LCD screen after blinking. . If you press the [Record Start/Stop] button to record again, a new title scene will be created. The title scene number will not appear in the STBY mode but in the REC mode. Tip This DVD Camcorder has two [Record Start/Stop] buttons on both the rear and LCD frame. Use any of those for convenient recording. Notes . Playing title scenes. .page 64 . Up to 253 title scenes can be created on DVD-R/+RW/+R DL/-RW(Video Mode)dis...
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