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Creating Discs with a DVD Writer

You can copy the recorded files to discs or play back the created discs using an optional DVD writer.

Compatible DVD Writers

Product Name Description

DVD Writer

CU-VD3U

Enables the images recorded on this unit to be copied to a DVD without using a PC.

DVD Writer

CU-VD50U

Creates DVDs and functions as an external DVD drive when connected to a PC. In addition, created DVDs can be played back by connecting the CU-VD50U to a TV.

Creating Discs with a DVD Writer

Preparing a DVD Writer

Copying to Discs

Other Operations

Memo

  • When there are many files to back up, it may take time for the backup to be completed. Wait for a while as the access lamp appears blinking, which indicates normal operation.
  • Recording date and time will not be displayed when playing back a disc that contains videos recorded in 3D mode.

Caution

  • 3D images in MP4(MVC) format cannot be copied to a DVD writer.

Changing the Media of the DVD Writer

Set the type of media according to the loaded DVD.

Tap “CHANGE REC. MEDIA” in the “BACK-UP” menu.

CHANGE REC MEDIA

Tap “DVD(AVCHD)” or “DVD-Video”.

CHANGE REC MEDIA 1

The media changes to the tapped item. Select the appropriate setting according to the disc.

Selecting “DVD(AVCHD)” enables you to save videos in a DVD in the high definition quality.

Selecting “DVD-Video” enables you to save videos in a DVD after converting to the standard image quality.

Caution

  • When copying 3D images in AVCHD format, the media of the DVD writer cannot be changed.

For customers who completed the firmware update

  • When copying 3D images in AVCHD 3D format, the media of the DVD writer cannot be changed.
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