Advantages Of Using Dvds - Canon 2691B001 Instruction Manual

Advantages of Using DVDs

No need to worry about recording over a tape.
When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty
space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a
precious memory.
Just select a scene from the index screen.
You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the
scene you want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and
start the playback in a breeze.
Easily play back your recordings on a DVD player.
After your finalize your DVD (
your recordings with friends and family.
Playback on external devices
Make sure to finalize discs (
DVD devices. The disc's type will affect its compatibility with external devices.
For a summary, you can refer to the sidebar on page 46. However, to be sure,
always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it
is compatible before inserting the disc.
For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend
using VIDEO mode.
Discs that have been tested
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 (as of January 2008*). 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 a device other than this camcorder
can result in damage to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the
recordings.
* For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest
Canon office. The use of DVD-R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may
result in incorrect recording/playback or in not being able to remove the disc.
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