Utilizing recording media
(MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category
This category enables you to use a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes.
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category
Item list
FINALIZEYou can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 46).
DISC SELECT GUIDEYour camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p. 60).
FORMATYou can format and use the disc again (p. 61).
FORMAT
You can format and use the “Memory Stick Duo” again (p. 62).
UNFINALIZEYou can unfinalize a disc and record more images on it (p. 62).
DISC INFOYou can display the disc information.
Playing a disc on other devices
Playing a disc on other devicesFinalizing a disc (p. 46) let you view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. DVD+RW do not require finalization to be played back on other devices.
bNotes
•Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
•Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally.
•Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze for an instant between scenes. Some functions may be disabled on some devices.
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• Devices that support subtitles can display the |
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recording date and time where the subtitles | recording | |
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• If you have created a DVD menu (p. 49), you |
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can select the desired scene in the menu. | media | |
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You can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is installed on the computer.
Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive on your computer, and play back the disc using a DVD playback application.
bNotes
•Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p. 46). Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction.
•Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD.
•Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
•The disc may not be played back, or the movies may not be played smoothly on some computers.
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