Sony RDR-GX300 Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder) Operating Instructions Manual page 36

Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc
for playback on other equipment)
+ RW - RW - RW
VR
Finalizing is necessary when you play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, 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
Discs are automatically finalized when
+
RW
removed from the recorder. However,
you may need to finalize the disc for
certain DVD equipment, or if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing
- RW
VR
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. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
- RW
Video
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to record
on it again, reformat the disc (page 35).
However, all recorded contents will be
erased.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
+
R
any equipment other than this recorder.
-
R
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc.
1
Press TOOLS while the disc is in the
recorder.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2
Select "Disc Info.," and press ENTER.
The Disc Information display appears.
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+ -
R R
Video
3
Select "Finalize," and press ENTER.
The display shows the approximate time
required for finalizing and asks for
confirmation.
Finalize
About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.
Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Do you want to finalize?
OK
4
Select "OK," and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized with other DVD
equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the
disc by selecting "Unfinalize" in step 3 above.
z Hint
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.
If you cannot select "Finalize" in step 3 above, the disc
has already been finalized.
Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it
was recorded on another recorder.
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