Finalizing A Disc (Preparing A Disc For Playback On Other Equipment) - Sony RDR-GX315 Operating Instructions Manual

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, a DVD menu will be
automatically created, which can be displayed on
other DVD equipment.
Beli}rc finalizing, check the difli_rences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differencesbetweenthe disc types
Discs are automatically finalized when
removed from the recorder. If you want
to recnrd nn it again, reformat the disc
(page 66). Nnte however, that
reformatting a disc erases M1its
contents.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
disc nn VR format cnmpatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especiMly if the
recording time is short. After finalizing,
ynu cannot edit or record on the disc. If
ynu want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 66).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finaliziog is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cam/ot edit or
record on the disc. If you want tn edit nr
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
the disc (page 66). Note however, that
refnrmatting a disc erases all its
contents.
Finaliziog is necessary in order to play'
on equipment other than this recnrder.
Afler finalizing, ynu cannol further edit
or record nn Ihe disc.
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1
Insert a disc.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop
mode.
The Syslem Menn appears.
3
Select "Disc Setting," and press ENTER.
The "Disc" Setting' display appears.
lO:1o A_I
: Not Protected
: VR Mode
: Unfinalized
4 Select "Disc Finalize," and pressENTER.
The display asks for coniirrnation.
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
5 Select "Finalize," and pressENTER.
The display asks for conlirmation again.
Dis_; will be finalized
Do you want to continue ?
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