Playing a disc on other devices
The kind of device you can play a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device.
Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality
You can play back these discs only on devices compatible with the AVCHD format.
Since DVD players and DVD recorders are incompatible with the AVCHD format, they cannot play discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality.
Also, if you insert an HD (high definition) image quality disc recorded in the AVCHD format in these devices, you may not be able to eject the disc.
If you have inserted a disc recorded in the AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is a risk that you can neither record nor play back the disc correctly on your camcorder.
Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
You can play these discs back on DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee playback on all DVD devices.
zTips
•Devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 80). Refer to the instruction manual of your device.
•If you have created a disc menu (p. 68), you can select the desired scene in the menu.
•You can also play the playlist back on other devices if the discs were recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 57).
Create the playlist on your camcorder in advance, then select 
on the disc menu.
bNotes
•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.
•You must finalize the disc (p. 66). Otherwise, a malfunction may occur.
To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality
Install “Picture Motion Browser” on the supplied
zTips
•For details on operations and procedures, see the “First Step Guide” on the supplied
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.
•Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your dealer.
•Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze for an instant between scenes. Some functions may be disabled on some devices.
To play a disc recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
You can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is installed on the computer.
1Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your computer.
2Play back the disc using a DVD playback application.
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