Sony DCR-DVD205 - Manual (Page 40)

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Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives
of computers.
With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options
automatically. Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily.
– creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc.
– creating a Photomovie to play back still images on a DVD player, etc.
DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.146, 147)
• A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to
be recorded.
• If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional
material on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation, then follow the steps shown on page 63.
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player
(Finalizing)
Preparation for finalizing a disc
1
Place your camcorder in a stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during
finalizing.
2
Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.34).
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen.
3
Insert the disc to be finalized.
DC IN jack
POWER switch
To the wall outlet
AC Adaptor