Creating Discs with a DVD Writer
You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using
an optional DVD writer.
Compatible DVD Writers
Product Name Description
DVD Writer
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CU-VD3U
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Enables the images recorded on this unit to be
copied to a DVD without using a PC.
Creating Discs with a DVD Writer
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Preparing a DVD Writer
“Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)” (A p. 64)
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Copying to Discs
“Copying All Files” (A p. 64)
“Copying Files by Date” (A p. 66)
“Copying Selected Files” (A p. 67)
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Other Operations
“Playing Back with a DVD Writer” (A p. 68)
“Finalizing Discs After Copying” (A p. 68)
Memo :
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When there are many files to back up, it may take time for the backup to
be completed. Wait for a while as the access lamp appears blinking, which
indicates normal operation.
Changing the Media of the DVD Writer
Set the type of media according to the loaded DVD.
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Prepare a DVD writer.
“Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)” (A p. 64)
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Tap “CHANGE REC. MEDIA” in the “BACK-UP” menu.
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Tap “DVD(AVCHD)” or “DVD-Video”.
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The media changes to the tapped item. Select the appropriate setting
according to the disc.
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Selecting “DVD(AVCHD)” enables you to save videos in a DVD in the
high definition quality.
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Selecting “DVD-Video” enables you to save videos in a DVD after
converting to the standard image quality.
Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)
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Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
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Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.
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A Connect the USB cable of the DVD writer to this unit.
B Connect the AC adapter of the DVD writer.
C Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
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This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
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This unit turns on and the “BACK-UP” menu appears.
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While the USB cable is connected, the “BACK-UP” menu is
displayed.
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Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD writer.
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Insert a new disc.
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A Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
B Pull out the tray completely and load a new disc properly.
C Push the disc tray in until it clicks into place.
Caution :
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Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices.
Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.
Creating a Disc
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Prepare a DVD writer.
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Insert a new disc into the DVD writer.
“Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)” (A p. 64)
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Copy files to the disc with the following methods.
“Copying All Files” (A p. 64)
“Copying Files by Date” (A p. 66)
“Copying Selected Files” (A p. 67)
Copying All Files
All videos or still images recorded on this unit will be copied.
You can also select and copy only the videos or still images that have never
been copied.
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Select video or still image mode.
Copying
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