What I do is connect my Sony HD to my computer fire wire. I then use hdvsplit (free program), to bring them in as M2t files. (Could also be called mpeg, mpg all the same stuff) I then edit native with Premiere Pro, and author with Premiere Encore. I then export them as BR ISO files. All of these I load on our Popcornhour hard drive settop box. Never have to burn media!!