62Finalizing the DiscThe length of the finalization processdepends on the scenes recorded and theremaining free space on the disc.POINTS TO CHECKPower the camcorder using the compactpower adapter.* Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VRmode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode,pressing will open the menu directlyon the setup menus screen.**During the disc finalization a progress bar isdisplayed. Close the menu only after thescreen display returns to the [DISCOPERATIONS] menu.Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Playeror a Computer’s DVD DriveAfter finalizing the disc, you can play it onDVD players compatible with the type ofdisc you used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL orDVD-RW). You cannot play back discsthat have not yet been finalized on anexternal DVD device.For details about disc compatibility referto the instruction manual of the DVDplayer or DVD drive.O N A DVD PLAYER1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVDplayer.3 Select the scene you want to playfrom the index screen.O N A c OMPUTER’S DVD DRIVE1 Insert a finalized disc in the DVDdrive.2 Run the DVD playback software.• Refer also to the instruction manualand help modules of your DVDplayback software.• To view still images recorded on thedisc, close first any DVD playbacksoftware that may be running.NOTESDVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode canonly be played on VR mode-compatible DVDplayers.Depending on your DVD device you may notbe able to play the disc.The resolution of Photomovie scenes will belower than that of the original still images.In order to play the disc on a computer youneed to have DVD playback software installedand running. Also, in order to play back aDVD-R DL you must have a DVD drive capableof reading dual-layered DVD discs.( 12)FUNC.( 25)MENU*DISC OPERATIONSFINALIZE** YESFUNC.FUNC.FUNC.