Sony RDR-GX310 Unfinalizing a disc, Insert a disc, Insert a disc, 1Insert a disc, 1Insert a disc, For DVD-RWs(VR mode), For DVD-RWs(Video mode)

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TOOLS

1Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

2Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3Select “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?

OKCancel

4Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

zHint

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.

bNotes

•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.

Unfinalizing a disc

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For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RW (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, “This disc was finalized. Unfinalize it.” may appear.

bNote

The recorder is not able to unfinalize DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized on another recorder.

1Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

2Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3Select “Unfinalize,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalizing the disc. Unfinalizing may take several minutes.

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