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Read this first
What kind of player
can I use for playback?
You can play back a disc you have recorded on your DVD Handycam on
other players by finalizing the disc (see page 64).
The following list shows examples of players that can play back a disc
recorded by your DVD Handycam. However, playback compatibility is not
guaranteed with all players.*
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DVD-RW
(in VR mode)
Players that can play back DVD-RWs in
VR mode.
DVD-RW
(in VIDEO mode)
Players that can play back DVD-RWs.
DVD-R
(VIDEO mode only)
Players compatible
with the DVD Video format.
*
1
DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are designed to be compatible with
and may be played back on home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 video game
consoles.*
2
*
2
Playback on all home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation 2 consoles cannot be
guaranteed. Some players, drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical
reflection standards of DVD-R/RW discs and/or due to decoding incompatibilities. Refer to the
specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
DVD player/
DVD recorder
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
DVD player/
DVD recorder
Computer with a
DVD drive installed
DVD player/
DVD recorder
Choosing a disc
For long-term storage
To use the same disc over
and over
To play back on a DVD
player
To edit with a DVD
Handycam
DVD-R
Use a DVD-RW in Video mode
Use a DVD-RW in VR mode
