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8cm DVD-RAM / DVD-RW / DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) / DVD-R
DVD camcorder models can record and play DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL and DVD-R discs. With the DVD-RAM disc, you can record again and again on the same disc, up to tens of thousand times, and view it without any finalising process. You can record repeatedly on DVD-RW discs as well, and they are well suited to editing. While you can record only once on DVD-R DL, DVD-R discs, they can be played back on almost any kind of DVD player or recorder. With DVD camcorder's wide compatibility, you can record on whichever kind of disc works best in your DVD player or recorder.  



XP / SP / LP Mode
This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.    




One-Touch Navigation & Joystick Control


The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations with one hand. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can handle a number of operations quickly and easily, without even taking your eye off the subject.   Operation Icon Examples



Help Mode
Not sure what a certain icon means? Just switch on the Help mode and select the icon. It's explained for you on the LCD monitor. This makes it easier to learn the icons, and you spend less time reading the operating manual.  



Quick Search & Access with Disc Navigator
Unlike videotape, you don't need to rewind or fast-forward to search for specific scenes. The video camera LCD screen displays a list of the recorded scenes for quick and easy searching.    


* OSD varies depending on the model.



Edit with Disc Navigator
You can do some polished editing using just the camera itself. For example, you can delete scenes right on the spot or change the scene sequence to create your own scenarios.    

Playlist Edit
It's easy to change the sequence of the scenes you've recorded, and then play them back. (You can record up to 99 sequencing patterns on each side of the disc for easy playback.)
* Playlist editing and playback can be done only with scenes on the same side of the disc
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Easy Deleting
This function makes it easy to delete the scenes you don't want and to save the ones you do. You can also split up motion pictures and delete only parts of them.

* OSDs vary depending on the model.



Instant ON / OFF
Instant On / Off reduces the time required for operating the camera. When you open the LCD, the power turns on. Shut it and the power turns off. Pull out the viewfinder and the power turns on. Put it back and the power turns off.    



* In the Latin American market, the Instant ON/OFF is called the Easy ON/OFF.



MagicPix® Images
MagicPix® Images for shooting in dim light.

MagicPix® Images gives you smoothly flowing pictures even in dark places, where it's normally difficult to capture good shots.
   



* In the Latin American market, the MagicPix® Images is called the Colour Night View.






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