Recording On A Finalized Disc - Unfinalizing (Video Mode Dvd-Rws Only) - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD201E Operating Instructions Manual

Recording on a finalized disc –
Unfinalizing
You can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. This operation is valid in
VIDEO mode only. You do not have to unfinalize a VR mode disc.
Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
1
Press SETUP.
2
Use the multi-selector to select
3
Use the multi-selector to select [UNFINALIZE].
4
Use the multi-selector to select [EXECUTE].
The confirmation display appears.
5
Use the multi-selector to select [YES].
Unfinalizing starts.
6
Press SETUP when the [COMPLETED] appears.
The message disappears from the LCD display and you can record on the disc
again.
To cancel unfinalizing
Press SETUP in any step from 2 to 4.
Notes
•Make sure that the power of your camcorder is supplied from a wall socket using the
AC adaptor.
•If you disconnect the AC adaptor while unfinalizing a disc, the disc may not be
unfinalized correctly and it cannot be used to record additional material.
•Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder during unfinalizing.
•You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R disc.
Tip
It takes about 20 seconds for unfinalizing.
(VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only)
UNFINALIZE
EXECUTE READY
RETURN
EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec
RECORDED AREA :
[ SETUP ] : END
UNFINALIZE
EXECUTE NO
RETURN YES
EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec
RECORDED AREA :
[ SETUP ] : END
UNFINALIZE
EXECUTING
AVOID ANY VIBRATION
0:10
(DISC SET).
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