46 • VideoDisc Playback on External DevicesAfter finalizing the disc with yourrecordings, you can play it on DVDplayers compatible with the type of discused (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW).You cannot play back discs on anexternal DVD device if the discs havenot yet been finalized.For a summary, you can refer to thesidebar on page 46. For details aboutdisc compatibility refer to the instructionmanual of the DVD player or DVD drive.1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.2 Insert the finalized disc in the DVDplayer.3 Select the scene you want to playfrom the index screen.1 Insert the finalized disc in the DVDdrive.2 Run the DVD playback software.Refer also to the instruction manualand help modules of your DVDplayback software.NOTES• DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode canbe played only on VR mode-compatibleDVD players.• Depending on your DVD device you maynot be able to play the disc.• In order to play the disc on a computeryou need to have DVD playbacksoftware installed and running. Also, inorder to play back a DVD-R DL you musthave a DVD drive capable of readingdual-layered DVD discs.Unfinalizing the Disc - AdditionalRecordings on a Finalized DiscUnfinalize a disc to allow recordingadditional movies on the disc even afterit was finalized.POINTS TO CHECKDisc type: DVD-RW •VIDEO mode • FinalizedPower the camcorder using thecompact power adapter or a fullycharged battery pack.O N A DVD PLAYERO N A cOMPUTER ’S DVD DRIVERestrictions after disc finalization1 You will need to unfinalize the disc first.2 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.AdditionalrecordingsEditingrecordingsInitializingthe discUnfinalizingthe discDVD-R/DVD-R DLin VIDEO mode – – – –DVD-RW in VIDEO mode 1 –DVD-RW in VR mode 2 –( 18)D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 46 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM