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A DVD-RW (VR mode) disc recorded
on this camcorder can be played back
on a DVD recorder/player that
supports 8 cm DVD-RW (VR mode)
without finalizing it.
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Before importing scenes to your
PC from DVD-RW (VR mode),
you need to finalize the disc using
the disc navigation screen on the
camcorder.
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You can use a finalized DVD-RW
(VR mode) disc for recording
scenes.
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Once finalized, you cannot
unfinalize the disc. Formatting the
disc will not unfinalize it.
A DVD-RAM disc recorded on this
camcorder can be played back on a
DVD recorder/player that supports 8
cm DVD-RAM without finalizing it.
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Do not insert a DVD-RW (VF
mode)/DVD-R disc which was
recorded or dubbed, but not
finalized, on this camcorder into
another recording device, such as a
DVD recorder and DVD drive of a
PC. The recorded data may be
damaged.
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Although discs recorded (and
finalized) on this camcorder can be
played back on recording/playing
devices which comply with
specific discs or recording modes,
playback of all discs under all
conditions is not guaranteed. If
playback is not possible, use this
camcorder to play back your disc.
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Playback may stop for a moment
temporarily between scenes while
playing on a DVD recorder/player.
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If you record or finalize a DVD-
RW (VF mode)/DVD-R disc
which was recorded or dubbed, but
not finalized, on this camcorder
using another DVD camcorder, the
recorded data may be damaged.
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A DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW that
has been finalized using a PC or
DVD recorder may not be playable
on this camcorder depending on
the editing software or recording
status of the disc.
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If you insert a DVD-R disc
recorded on another Hitachi
camcorder into this camcorder, the
disc navigation screen will appear
About DVD-RW (VR
Mode) Discs and
Finalization
Playing back a DVD-
RAM Disc on a DVD
Player/Recorder
Notes on Finalization
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