Unfinalizing A Disc; Reformatting A Disc - Sony RDR-GX33 Operating Instructions Manual

Unfinalizing a disc

- RW - RW
VR
Video
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)
DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been
finalized to prohibit additional recording or
editing can be unfinalized to allow further
recording or editing.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) that has been finalized with other
DVD equipment, unfinalize the disc.
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Note
The recorder is not able to unfinalize DVD-RWs
(Video mode) that have been finalized on another
recorder.
1
Insert a disc.
See "1. Inserting a Disc" on page 27.
2
Press OPTIONS to select "Disc
Information," and press ENTER.
The "Disc Information" display appears.
3
Select "Unfinalize," and press
ENTER.
The recorder starts unfinalizing the disc.
Unfinalizing may take several minutes.

8. Reformatting a disc

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RW - RW - RW
VR
Video
New discs are automatically formatted when
inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-
format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to
make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can
select a recording format (VR mode or Video
mode) according to your needs (page 59).
1
Insert a disc.
See "1. Inserting a Disc" on page 27.
2
Press OPTIONS to select "Disc
Information," and press ENTER.
Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.
3
Select "Format," and press ENTER.
4
Select "OK," and press ENTER.
For DVD-RWs and unrecorded DVD-Rs
(Video mode), select "VR" or "Video,"
and press ENTER.
All contents on the disc are erased.
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OPTIONS
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