Sony HDR-UX20 Operating Guide - Page 31

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b Notes • You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Format the disc, following the instructions on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with SD (standard definition) image quality. Items displayed vary depending on the status of your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen. The disc will be formatted with the image recording quality you selected. When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc. If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 16). If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO]. • When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. To remove the disc 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc cover. 2 While holding the disc fastener at the center, tip up the edge of the disc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 16) of a disc midway. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not touch the recording side of the disc or pickup lens (p. 133). When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints. • If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder: - while the ACCESS lamp is on - while the ACCESS lamp is flashing - while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the screen • It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In that case, the disc might be damaged. z Tips • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. Continued , 31 Getting Started

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Getting Started
b
Notes
•
You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]
during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34).
Format the disc, following the instructions on
the screen.
6
Touch [Record HD (high
definition) images.].
Touch [Record SD (standard definition)
images.] to record with SD (standard
definition) image quality.
Items displayed vary depending on the
status of your camcorder, or the type of
disc inserted.
7
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
The disc will be formatted with the
image recording quality you selected.
When the formatting is completed, you
can start recording on the disc.
If you select SD (standard definition)
image quality
• When you use a DVD-RW, select a
recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR],
(p. 16). If you format a disc during Easy
Handycam operation (p. 34), the
recording format is fixed to [VIDEO].
• When you use a DVD+RW, select the
aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].
To remove the disc
1
Perform steps
1
and
2
to open the disc
cover.
2
While holding the disc fastener at the
center, tip up the edge of the disc.
b
Notes
•
You cannot change the image quality (HD (high
definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 16) of
a disc midway.
•
Be careful not to obstruct the operation with
your hand or other objects, etc., when opening
or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the
bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the
disc cover.
•
If you catch the belt when closing the disc
cover, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
•
Do not touch the recording side of the disc or
pickup lens (p. 133).
When using a double-sided disc, take care not to
smudge the surface with fingerprints.
•
If you close the disc cover with the disc set
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
•
Do not disconnect the power sources during
formatting.
•
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder:
–
while the ACCESS lamp is on
–
while the ACCESS lamp is flashing
–
while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO
OPEN] is displayed on the screen
•
It may take some time to remove the disc
depending on the disc condition or recorded
materials.
•
It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In
that case, the disc might be damaged.
z
Tips
•
You can remove the disc when a power source
is connected to your camcorder even when your
camcorder is turned off. However, the disc
recognition process (step
4
) does not start.
Continued
,