Hi,
How do I burn video from Sony Handycam AVCHD format to a plain DVD? It lookslike some conversion is required. Where can I get the conversion software? Can I get it in Best Buy or Frys? Can I copy it to a blue ray or red ray disc, without requiring any conversion? Thanks

You need a video converter software program. You can buy this online at AVS4YOU for about $50 for a lifetime subscription. Converts any video file to a DVD. I've used this extensively for several years now and am pleased with the program. You can make a blue ray file using that software as well. You get a free trial and then you buy. I use it to convert movie files downloaded and then burn to DVD's to watch on my dvd player.