Canon DC20 Manual Do Utilizador

5

An Introduction to DVDs

You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes - 
the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R 
discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available).

Can be recorded only once. 

You cannot edit or delete the 

recordings.

You can record it many times.

You can delete scenes or initialize the 

disc and start recording again.

Once finalized, a disc recorded in 

VIDEO mode will play in most 

common DVD players. However, 

you cannot edit the recordings.

You can easily edit the recordings. 

However, you will be able to play 

the disc only with DVD-RW 

compatible DVD players.

• Recommended Discs: This camcorder’s performance was tested using the supplied 

discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD discs. For use of other DVD media, contact 
directly the manufacturer’s customer support center.

• Attempting to record or play in this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, 

initialized, edited or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data.

• You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder before using 

them for the first time.

* Video Recording