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disc mode: disc management

DISC FINALISE ( (

-R
-R DL

))

• This function is available in DISC Record/DISC Play mode.
• To play the contents of a DVD-RW/-R/-R DL on other DVD players/recorders/drives, you must
finalise the disc.
When finalising, there should be enough power in the batteries. If the AC power adaptor is
to be used, make sure that the jack is properly connected. A power cut during finalising may
disrupt the disc from replaying.
1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power. page 26
2. Set the Storage mode switch to DISC. (VP-DX205(i)/DX2050/DX210(i) only) page 38
3. Press the MENU button, then move the Joystick right or left to select “Settings.”
4. Move the Joystick up or down to select “Disc Finalise,” and then press the Joystick.
• You can simply finalise the disc using the FINALIZE button on the DVD camcorder.
5. The message “DVD needs to be finalised for use in other DVD players or recorders.
No additional recording is possible after finalising.” will appear.
Move the Joystick right or left to select “Next,” then press the Joystick.
• Disc information will appear.
6. Move the Joystick right or left to select “Execute,” and then press the Joystick.
• The message “Finalise the disc?” appears.
7. Move the Joystick right or left to select “Yes,” then press the Joystick.
• The message showing that the disc is being finalised will appear.
WARNING
During finalising, do not cause impact or vibration to your DVD camcorder.
This could cause a malfunction.
• The finalise function is not available at the battery level under ( ).
• “Disc Finalise” menu item is grayed out when there is no recorded data on the disc.
• Once finalised, the videos or a playlist in the disc cannot be deleted or edited.
• Time required for finalising may differ by disc type.
• Refer to page 8 for finalised disc compatibility.
• Playback is not guaranteed in all DVD players/recorders/drives. For compatibility details, refer
to your DVD players/recorders/drives owner’s manual.
• Once the DVD-R/-R DL disc is finalised, you cannot re-record it in the DVD camcorder.
• You cannot make an additional recording on a DVD-RW disc without unfinalising it after it is
finalised.
STBY 0:20:00[10 Min]
Settings
Disc Finalise
Disc Unfinalise
Disc Info
Exit Select
FINALIZE
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Now Finalising...
Avoid Shock & Vibration.
Finalise
DVD needs to be finalised for use
in other DVD players or recorders.
No additional recording is possible
after finalising.
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Finalise
Disc Type DVD-RW
(Unfinalised)
Disc Format VR Mode
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Free 0:20:00 (Fine)
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