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To select the bit rate
Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the con-
verted scenes.
NOTES
• When converting scenes in the [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot]
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[Original]/
[Playlist] index screen:
- The scenes are converted with the selected background music
(
"
89) instead of the original sound.
• When converting scenes in the [Playlist]:
- All the scenes are merged into one converted scene.
- If the converted scene is too large, it will be split into 2 GB-sized
scenes.
- The playlist cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds
2 hours and 30 minutes.
• The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total
playback time of the converted scenes. In most cases this is still faster
than converting the scenes in the computer so we recommend you
convert scenes in the camcorder.
Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Open the [For DVD Burning] index screen on the memory card.
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
• Connection
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. Refer to
Connection Diagrams
(
"
124).
• If the device type selection screen appears, touch [Computer/
Printer].
• On the computer, ImageMixer 3 SE will start up automatically and the
startup screen (ImageMixer 3 Launcher) will appear.
[
*
]
(
[Bit Rate (Quality)]
(
Desired option
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[
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[
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[
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[SD Scenes]
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[For DVD (SD-VIDEO)]
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4 Click [Disc writing] and continue the operation on the computer
following the software's indications.
See also ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the
Transfer
Utilities
CD-ROM).
IMPORTANT
• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the
memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the
camcorder or the computer.
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Open the [For DVD Burning] index screen on the memory card .
3 In
mode: Choose whether to add to the disc all the scenes
or only scenes that have not been previously added to a disc.
4 Connect the camcorder to the DW-100 DVD Burner and create the
disc.
The procedure is the same as that for burning AVCHD discs (
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132).
Operating modes:
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[SD Scenes]
(
[For DVD (SD-VIDEO)]
[MENU]
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[Add Recordings to Disc]
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[All Scenes] or [Remaining Scenes]
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To play back standard-definition DVDs
Standard-definition DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications.
Play back these DVDs using standard DVD players.
NOTES
• When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on
discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner
(
"
132, step 2) to be completed. For best performance, we recom-
mend limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer
scenes.
• Standard-definition DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100
DVD Burner.
Saving Photos on Photo DVDs
Using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner you can save your photos on a
Photo DVD. The Photo DVD will contain all your photos as JPG files as
well as a slideshow of all the photos, each displayed for about 3 sec-
onds, with the selected background music (
"
89).
Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction
manual of the DW-100.
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Open the [Photos] index screen.
3 Connect the camcorder to the DW-100 DVD Burner and create the
disc.
The procedure is the same as that for burning AVCHD discs (
"
132).
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To play back Photo DVDs
Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications. Play back
these DVDs using standard DVD players. If you computer has a DVD
drive, you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also
access individual photos as JPG files.
NOTES
• Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.
•
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When creating Photo DVDs from a memory card, if the mem-
ory card contains SD scenes in the [For Web Upload] index screen, the
image files of the scene thumbnails will be saved on the DVD as well.
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
In High Definition
Connect the camcorder to AVCHD-compatible digital video recorders
to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external
digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot, you can use the
memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder.
Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to
the instruction manual of the digital video recorder.
In Standard Definition
You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a
digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will
be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi-
nition.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection
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. Refer to
Connection Diagrams
(
"
123).
Recording
1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device
to record pause mode.
Operating modes:
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