Panasonic Sdr S15 Operating Instructions Manual

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Playback1
  Viewing motion pictures 
(cont.)
 Fast forward/rewind playback
During playbackPause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast- forwarding or fast-rewinding).
Fast-rewinds when  held down for 1 or  more seconds. Fast-forwards when 
held down for 1 or 
more seconds.
Pressing the buttons again changes to fast-forward (fast-rewind) speed\
.
The [] and [] buttons appearing on the LCD monitor change to [] and 
[].
 Slow-motion playback
While playback is paused Returns to normal playback.
Press and hold for 
slow-motion playback  in reverse Press and hold for 
slow-motion playback 
in the forward direction
The slow motion speed is one fifth normal speed.
 Frame-by-frame playback
While playback is paused Returns to normal playback.
Press to
 return one frame. Press to 
advance one frame.
Resuming the previous playback
If playback was stopped halfway through a motion picture, it can be resu\
med 
from the point where it was stopped.
   →[SETUP]→[RESUME PLAY]→[ON]
An “R” appears in the thumbnail of the scene that was stopped half\
way 
through.
The memory of the resume position is erased by rotating the mode dial or\
 
performing other operations. (Menu settings do not change.)
When an SD card is write-protected, [RESUME PLAY] is automatically set to 
[OFF].
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This unit complies with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camer\
a File system) 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) 
and can play back JPEG pictures. (Some JPEG pictures cannot be played b\
ack.)
Some still pictures recorded on other devices may not play back correctl\
y. Similarly, 
still pictures recorded on this unit may not play back correctly on othe\
r devices.
Thumbnails in which [] appears cannot be played back.Time may be required to play back some still pictures depending on the nu\
mber of recorded pixels.If the unit is running on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.92) is set to 
[5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for 5 minutes, the power shuts o\
ff.
The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed.
Do not rotate the mode dial during slideshows.
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Playback2 Viewing still pictures
Recorded still pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit.
Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp \
lit).
 To  fast-forward/rewind
While pressed and held, 
only the scene No. 
changes rapidly.
Release the cursor button when 
the desired scene No. appears.
1Set to [].
Thumbnails are displayed.
2Select the desired scene.
Scene No.
A yellow frame appears 
around the selected scene.
To move to the next page: 
either press the left and right 
cursor button or select 
 or  and press the center of 
the cursor button.
3Enter the picture to view.
Slideshow start/pause
Return to thumbnail To next 
scene
To previous 
scene
  To change the slide interval
   →[PICT. SETUP] →
[SLIDE INTERVAL] [SHORT]: Approx. 1 sec
[NORMAL]: Approx. 5 sec
[LONG]: Approx. 15 sec 
						

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Set to [] or [].
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is 
deleting pictures.
Deleting one picture at a 
time
  While playing back the picture to be 
deleted
  Select [YES].
Recorded motion and still pictures can be deleted by selecting from the \
menu. 
([DELETE] under [EDIT SCENE] for motion pictures and under [PICT.SETUP] 
for still pictures P.90)
Pictures that cannot be played back such as thumbnails appearing with a \
[
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cannot be deleted. 
(Non-JPEG still pictures recorded with other devices may be deleted.)
When pictures recorded on other devices are deleted, related information\
, 
such as management information, may be deleted as well.
When DCF pictures are deleted, all related information, such as manageme\
nt 
information, is deleted as well. 
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Deleting all pictures
  
With thumbnails displayed
  Select [ALL].
  Select [YES].
  End deleting.
Deletion may take time depending 
on the number of pictures to 
delete.
   To cancel deletion halfway 
through
  
Pictures that were already deleted 
before the deletion operation was 
canceled cannot be restored.
Selecting and deleting 
multiple pictures
  With thumbnails displayed
  Select [SELECT].
  Select the pictures to delete.
A red frame appears around the 
selected pictures.
Selecting a picture a second 
time deselects it from deletion.
Up to 50 pictures can be selected at a time.
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  Delete the selected pictures.
   When the message appears, select [YES].
To delete other pictures, repeat steps  - .
  End deleting.
   To cancel deletion halfway through
  
Pictures that were already deleted 
before the deletion operation was 
canceled cannot be restored.
Editing1
  Deleting motion/still 
picturesDeleted pictures cannot be restored.
Locking pictures (P.64) you do not want to delete prevents them from being 
deleted accidentally. 
						

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Set to [] or [].
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is 
deleting pictures.
Deleting one picture at a 
time
  While playing back the picture to be 
deleted
  Select [YES].
Recorded motion and still pictures can be deleted by selecting from the \
menu. 
([DELETE] under [EDIT SCENE] for motion pictures and under [PICT.SETUP] 
for still pictures P.90)
Pictures that cannot be played back such as thumbnails appearing with a \
[
], 
cannot be deleted. 
(Non-JPEG still pictures recorded with other devices may be deleted.)
When pictures recorded on other devices are deleted, related information\
, 
such as management information, may be deleted as well.
When DCF pictures are deleted, all related information, such as manageme\
nt 
information, is deleted as well. 
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Deleting all pictures
  
With thumbnails displayed
  Select [ALL].
  Select [YES].
  End deleting.
Deletion may take time depending 
on the number of pictures to 
delete.
   To cancel deletion halfway 
through
  
Pictures that were already deleted 
before the deletion operation was 
canceled cannot be restored.
Selecting and deleting 
multiple pictures
  With thumbnails displayed
  Select [SELECT].
  Select the pictures to delete.
A red frame appears around the 
selected pictures.
Selecting a picture a second 
time deselects it from deletion.
Up to 50 pictures can be selected at a time.
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  Delete the selected pictures.
   When the message appears, select [YES].
To delete other pictures, repeat steps  - .
  End deleting.
   To cancel deletion halfway through
  
Pictures that were already deleted 
before the deletion operation was 
canceled cannot be restored.
Editing1
  Deleting motion/still 
picturesDeleted pictures cannot be restored.
Locking pictures (P.64) you do not want to delete prevents them from being 
deleted accidentally. 
						

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  Preventing accidental deletion
Locking important pictures prevents 
them from being deleted accidentally.
Even locked pictures are deleted 
when SD cards are formatted.
  Set the mode dial to [] or [].
  Make settings from the menus. 
(P.26)
→[EDIT SCENE]
(For still pictures, 
[PICT. SETUP]) →[LOCK SET]→
[YES]
   Select the picture to lock.
A [] appears on selected 
pictures.
Selecting a picture a second 
time deselects it from locking.
Multiple pictures can be selected 
at a time.
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End locking.
 Formatting cards
All data, including locked pictures, 
are deleted and cannot be restored 
when SD cards are formatted.
Save important data on a PC ahead 
of time using the VideoCam Suite, 
etc.
  Make settings from the menus. 
(P.26)
→[SETUP]→
[FORMAT CARD]→[YES]
   When the message appears, 
select [YES].
  End formatting.
Use a sufficiently charged battery 
or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off 
power or open the card/battery 
door while formatting cards.
Format SD cards with this unit. 
If cards are formatted on a PC 
or other device, recording may 
take time and the cards may be 
unusable with the unit.
Some SD cards require time to 
format.
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still 
pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD card\
s. 
This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores.
 Set to [].
 To cancel the setting
  →[PICT. SETUP]
→
[DPOF SET] →[CANCEL ALL]
When the message appears, 
select [YES].
   Make settings from the menus. 
(P.26)
→[PICT. SETUP] →
[DPOF SET] →[SET]
  Select the still pictures to print.
  Set the number of copies.
Number of copies (Up to 999)
Set “0” to not print the picture.
  End setting.
Up to 999 still pictures can be selected by repeating steps  and .
You cannot add the recording date to pictures for printing.
DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognized. Use this unit\
 
for DPOF settings.
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Editing2
  Preventing accidental deletion 
of motion/still pictures
 Formatting cards
Editing3
  Setting DPOF for still 
pictures 
						

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  Preventing accidental deletion
Locking important pictures prevents 
them from being deleted accidentally.
Even locked pictures are deleted 
when SD cards are formatted.
  Set the mode dial to [] or [].
  Make settings from the menus. 
(P.26)
→[EDIT SCENE]
(For still pictures, 
[PICT. SETUP]) →[LOCK SET]→
[YES]
   Select the picture to lock.
A [] appears on selected 
pictures.
Selecting a picture a second 
time deselects it from locking.
Multiple pictures can be selected 
at a time.
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End locking.
 Formatting cards
All data, including locked pictures, 
are deleted and cannot be restored 
when SD cards are formatted.
Save important data on a PC ahead 
of time using the VideoCam Suite, 
etc.
  Make settings from the menus. 
(P.26)
→[SETUP]→
[FORMAT CARD]→[YES]
   When the message appears, 
select [YES].
  End formatting.
Use a sufficiently charged battery 
or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off 
power or open the card/battery 
door while formatting cards.
Format SD cards with this unit. 
If cards are formatted on a PC 
or other device, recording may 
take time and the cards may be 
unusable with the unit.
Some SD cards require time to 
format.
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still 
pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD card\
s. 
This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores.
 Set to [].
 To cancel the setting
  →[PICT. SETUP]
→
[DPOF SET] →[CANCEL ALL]
When the message appears, 
select [YES].
   Make settings from the menus. 
(P.26)
→[PICT. SETUP] →
[DPOF SET] →[SET]
  Select the still pictures to print.
  Set the number of copies.
Number of copies (Up to 999)
Set “0” to not print the picture.
  End setting.
Up to 999 still pictures can be selected by repeating steps  and .
You cannot add the recording date to pictures for printing.
DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognized. Use this unit\
 
for DPOF settings.
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Editing2
  Preventing accidental deletion 
of motion/still pictures
 Formatting cards
Editing3
  Setting DPOF for still 
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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed\
 on TV. 
For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV.
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [] or [].
 Connect the unit to a TV using the AV cable (supplied).
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
 Change the input mode on the TV.
 Play back motion pictures or still pictures from the unit. (P.58, 61)
 To display LCD monitor information on TV
  →[SETUP]→[EXT. DISPLAY] →[ON]
To not display the date, time and other icons see P.28, 32.
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Copying to video recorders 
or DVD recorders
Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and 
DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as “recorder”). For recor\
ders settings, 
see the operating instructions for the recorders.
Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
 Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [].
 Connect the unit to a recorder using the AV cable (supplied).
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
 Change the input mode on the TV and recorder.
  Play back motion pictures from the unit (P.58) and start recording on the 
recorder.
 After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback on the unit.
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
When copied motion pictures are played back on a wide-screen TV, the image 
may be stretched in the vertical direction. In such cases, see the opera\
ting 
instructions of the recorder. Also, see the operating instructions of the wide-
screen TV and set aspect ratio to 16:9 (full).
Copying (dubbing) pictures using DVD recorders with SD 
card slot
By inserting SD cards recorded on this unit into DVD recorders with an S\
D card 
slot, pictures can be copied onto hard disk drives and DVDs.
 After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.23)
 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the DVD recorder.
For details, see the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.
The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this un\
it are 
copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. The converted motion picture cannot be 
copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs.
Moreover, motion pictures that are copied back onto SD cards using a 
computer or other device do not play back on this unit.
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Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
If images or audio are not output, check the following:
That the plugs on the AV cable are inserted into terminal as far as they can 
go
That the plugs on the AV cable are connected to the correct terminals
That input settings and the selected input channel of the TV are correct
If pictures are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the display 
settings of the TV.
If the image is stretched in the vertical direction on the TV using a 4:3 aspect 
ratio
  
  →[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT] →[4:3]
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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed\
 on TV. 
For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV.
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [] or [].
 Connect the unit to a TV using the AV cable (supplied).
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
 Change the input mode on the TV.
 Play back motion pictures or still pictures from the unit. (P.58, 61)
 To display LCD monitor information on TV
  →[SETUP]→[EXT. DISPLAY] →[ON]
To not display the date, time and other icons see P.28, 32.
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With other 
products
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Copying to video recorders 
or DVD recorders
Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and 
DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as “recorder”). For recor\
ders settings, 
see the operating instructions for the recorders.
Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
 Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [].
 Connect the unit to a recorder using the AV cable (supplied).
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
 Change the input mode on the TV and recorder.
  Play back motion pictures from the unit (P.58) and start recording on the 
recorder.
 After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback on the unit.
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
When copied motion pictures are played back on a wide-screen TV, the image 
may be stretched in the vertical direction. In such cases, see the opera\
ting 
instructions of the recorder. Also, see the operating instructions of the wide-
screen TV and set aspect ratio to 16:9 (full).
Copying (dubbing) pictures using DVD recorders with SD 
card slot
By inserting SD cards recorded on this unit into DVD recorders with an S\
D card 
slot, pictures can be copied onto hard disk drives and DVDs.
 After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.23)
 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the DVD recorder.
For details, see the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.
The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this un\
it are 
copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. The converted motion picture cannot be 
copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs.
Moreover, motion pictures that are copied back onto SD cards using a 
computer or other device do not play back on this unit.
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Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
If images or audio are not output, check the following:
That the plugs on the AV cable are inserted into terminal as far as they can 
go
That the plugs on the AV cable are connected to the correct terminals
That input settings and the selected input channel of the TV are correct
If pictures are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the display 
settings of the TV.
If the image is stretched in the vertical direction on the TV using a 4:3 aspect 
ratio
  
  →[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT] →[4:3]
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  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20), and set the mode dial to a setting 
other than [OFF].
 Connect the unit to the printer using the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Select [PictBridge].
Select the still pictures to print.
Number of 
copies (Max. 9)
Set the number of copies.
To not print the picture, set “0”.
Repeat steps 
 and  to select up to 8 still 
pictures for printing. 
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Do not use any other USB connecting cables except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub\
.
For paper size and print quality, etc., check printer settings.
Avoid the following operations during printing. Otherwise, pictures will \
not print 
correctly: Disconnecting the USB cable
Opening the card/battery door
Rotating the mode dial
Shutting off power
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Display the PictBridge menu.
Make print settings.
 Print  settings
Item Available settings
DATE PRINT OFF/ON
PAPER SIZE STANDARD:   Prioritize printer setting.
4×5 INCH:    L size
5×7 INCH:    2L size
4×6 INCH:    Postcard size
A4:            A4 size
PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD:   Prioritize printer setting.
[
]:          No frame print
[]:          Frame print
Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected.
[PRINT]→[YES]
When printing is complete, disconnect the USB 
cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge].
 To cancel printing   
A confirmation message appears.
[YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to step .
[NO]:    Saves print settings made in steps  -  and returns to step .
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Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed.
DPOF settings (P.65) cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to a 
PictBridge printer.
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products
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Printing pictures from 
PictBridge printersStill pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the \
unit 
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  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20), and set the mode dial to a setting 
other than [OFF].
 Connect the unit to the printer using the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Select [PictBridge].
Select the still pictures to print.
Number of 
copies (Max. 9)
Set the number of copies.
To not print the picture, set “0”.
Repeat steps 
 and  to select up to 8 still 
pictures for printing. 
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Do not use any other USB connecting cables except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub\
.
For paper size and print quality, etc., check printer settings.
Avoid the following operations during printing. Otherwise, pictures will \
not print 
correctly: Disconnecting the USB cable
Opening the card/battery door
Rotating the mode dial
Shutting off power
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Display the PictBridge menu.
Make print settings.
 Print  settings
Item Available settings
DATE PRINT OFF/ON
PAPER SIZE STANDARD:   Prioritize printer setting.
4×5 INCH:    L size
5×7 INCH:    2L size
4×6 INCH:    Postcard size
A4:            A4 size
PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD:   Prioritize printer setting.
[
]:          No frame print
[]:          Frame print
Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected.
[PRINT]→[YES]
When printing is complete, disconnect the USB 
cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge].
 To cancel printing   
A confirmation message appears.
[YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to step .
[NO]:    Saves print settings made in steps  -  and returns to step .
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Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed.
DPOF settings (P.65) cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to a 
PictBridge printer.
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products
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Printing pictures from 
PictBridge printersStill pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the \
unit 
directly to a printer that supports PictBridge. 
						

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Connecting this unit and a DVD burner
 Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
  Connect this unit and the DVD burner using the mini AB USB connection 
cable.
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Mini-A plug Mini-B plug
 Insert a disc into the DVD burner.
[DVD BURNER] display
Once connected, the [DVD BURNER] display 
appears on the LCD monitor of the unit. If it 
does not appear, reconnect the mini AB USB 
connection cable.
First connect the DVD burner to the unit, and 
then insert the disc.
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 Required equipment (as of January 2009) DVD burner (VW-BN1Î)
Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner)
Î   Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended. No guarantees are given for 
operations involving the use of any other DVD burner.
 Supported discs: 12 cm disc
Motion pictures and 
still pictures DVD-RAM
New or previously used discs
DVD-R, DVD-R DL New discs only
Motion pictures only DVD-RW
ÎNew or previously used discs
Still pictures only CD-RW
New or previously used discs
CD-R New discs only
Î The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is “Video Mode.”
+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.
All content written on discs is erased before copying begins. Check whet\
her 
data is needed or not before using the disc.
When copying is finished, finalizing is initiated automatically. Finalized discs 
can be played back only. No further motion pictures or still pictures can then 
be added to these discs.
For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner: Recommended discs and disc handling
Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable
Operation of the DVD burner itself
 Time required for copying (Reference)(When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the VW-BN1 
drive)
Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RWDVD-R
Copying time Approx. 40 to 90 min Approx. 30 to 60 min Approx. 15 to 60 min
The time taken to copy a disc differs depending on the number of scenes 
recorded, the types of discs used, the number of discs needed for copyin\
g 
and the ambient temperature.
Copying to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than for DVD-R 
discs.
In order for the copied data to be verified, the copying process may tak\
e 
longer than the recording time. Wait until the data copied message appears.
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Using DVD burners 
(sold separately)
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied\
 to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
Use the mini AB USB connection cable that comes with the DVD burner (sold 
separately). Operation is not guaranteed with other cables.
Connect the unit directory to the DVD burner without going through a USB\
 
hub.
Ensure without fail that only the AC adaptors designed solely to be used with 
the unit and DVD burner are connected. Power cannot be supplied from the\
 
unit to the DVD burner using a USB connection. While powered by the batt\
ery, 
the unit and DVD burner cannot be connected for use.
If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted\
, the 
message “CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE 
USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is 
displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the Mini AB USB 
Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner t\
o 
make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down.
If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the screen for more than 2 mi\
nutes, 
remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and\
 
was not inserted upside down.
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