Sony RDR-GX355 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment), 1 Insert a disc, Differences between the disc types, 5 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment)

+RW -RWVR-RWVideo +R -RVR-RVideo

Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.

When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), 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

+RW	Discs are automatically finalized when
	removed from the recorder. If you want
	to record on it again, reformat the disc
	(page 67). Note however, that
	reformatting a disc erases all its
	contents.
-RWVR	Finalizing is unnecessary when playing 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. After finalizing,
	you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
	you want to edit or record on it again,
	unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 67).
	Note however, that reformatting a disc
	erases all its contents.
-RWVideo	Finalizing is necessary in order to play
	on equipment other than this recorder.
	After finalizing, you cannot edit or
	record on the disc. If you want to edit or
	record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
	the disc (page 67). Note however, that
	reformatting a disc erases all its
	contents.
-RVR	Finalizing is necessary in order to play
	on equipment other than this recorder.
	The finalized discs can be played on
	other VR mode compatible players.
	After finalizing, you cannot further edit
	or record on the disc.
+R	Finalizing is necessary in order to play
-RVideo	on equipment other than this recorder.
	After finalizing, you cannot further edit
	or record on the disc.

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1 Insert a disc.2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

Disc Setting		10:10 AM
Title List	Disc Name	:
Timer	Disc Protect	: Not Protected
	Disc Format	: VR Mode
Edit
	Disc Finalize	: Unfinalized
DV/D8 Dubbing
	Disc Information
Disc Setting	Erase All Titles
Setup

4 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

Finalize Unfinalize

5 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation again.

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

OK Cancel

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