Sony RDR-GX355 - Manual (Page 69)

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Finalizing a Disc (Preparing
a Disc for Playback on
Other Equipment)
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD
menu will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
1
Insert a disc.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
4
Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
5
Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation again.
Discs are automatically finalized when
removed from the recorder. If you want
to record on it again, reformat the disc
(page 67). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
recording time is short. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 67).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
the disc (page 67). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
The finalized discs can be played on
other VR mode compatible players.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
-RW VR -RW
Video
+ RW + R -R VR -R
Video
+ RW
-RW VR
-RW
Video
-R VR
+ R
-R
Video
1 1 2 2 3 3
4 4 5 5 6 6
7 7 8 8
0 0
9 9
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Disc Setting 10:10 AM
Disc Name :
Disc Protect : Not Protected
Disc Format : VR Mode
Disc Finalize : Unfinalized
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Setup
Disc Setting
Edit
Title List
Timer
DV/D8 Dubbing
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
Unfinalize Finalize
Disc will be finalized.
Do you want to continue ?
Cancel OK
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