How to burn DVD-footage Sony FDR AX-100, using FCP 10.1:

I just purchased Sony FDR AX-100 video camera, will be importing to Final Cut Pro 10.1 to edit. My intent is to film in highest quality (4K), edit, and then burn on to DVDs for family. They all have different devices to play back the video - PC, Mac, DVD player.   From reading some other posts about this issue, I get the impression that I can not burn a DVD (using a DVD-R disc) of 4K edited footage? i.e.: the only way to view back the video would be connecting my Mac Book Pro directly to a High Def tv via HDMI cord?  Thank you for any clarification you can provide!

Thanks very much for your speedy reply!  What would be the best way for me to provide the highest quality video to the 'general' viewer (parents, friends, family)?  The original video footage is so incredibly sharp, clear, smooth, etc, and I want their viewing experience of it to be as good as can be... but unfortunately I have to keep in mind that they all have different devices by which they will view it (PC, Mac, HD TV with DVD player, etc).  There may not be a solution, but I'm hoping someone more knowledgeable than me can help!

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