Playing Back the Disc on an External DeviceE71Playing Back the Disc on an External DeviceTo play the disc you recorded on a DVDplayer, a computer’s DVD drive or otherdigital device, you need to finalize it first.You do not need to finalize the disc toplay back your recordings with thecamcorder connected to the TV.To view your still images on a DVD playeryou will need to convert them toPhotomovie scenes beforehand ( 68).IMPORTANTBe sure to finalize the disc in normal roomtemperatures. If the procedure was not completedcorrectly due to high temperature, let the camcordercool off before resuming operation.Place the camcorder on a table or other stablesurface before starting the procedure. Subjectingthe camcorder even to slight impacts (for example toplace it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable)after the finalization process started may result inpermanent data loss.Always power the camcorder using thecompact power adapter. The operation cannotbe started if the camcorder is powered only withthe battery pack.Avoid the following actions while the operationis in progress. Failing to do so can interrupt theprocess and result in permanent data loss.- Do not move the camcorder.- Do not disconnect the compact power adapter.Depending on the type of disc and the discspecification, after finalizing the disc you may notbe able to initialize the disc, edit your recordingsor add new recordings to the disc.Do not finalize with this camcorder discs thatwere not recorded using it.NOTESThe time required to complete the operation willvary depending on the recording conditions andthe remaining free space on the disc.Finalizing the DiscThe length of the finalization processdepends on the scenes recorded and theremaining free space on the disc.* During the disc finalization a progress bar isdisplayed. Close the menu only after thescreen display returns to the [DISCOPERATIONS] menu.Restrictions after Disc Finalization* You will need to unfinalize the disc first.AdditionalRecordingsEditRecordingsInitializingthe DiscUnfinalizingthe DiscDVD-R/DVD-R DLin VIDEO mode – – – –DVD-RWin VIDEO mode * –DVD-RWin VR mode –Finalizing the Disc( 13)MENU( 27)DISC OPERATIONSFINALIZE* YESMENUMENU