Insert a disc.
Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display

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2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time required for finalising and asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

zHint

You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 3 above, the disc has already been finalised.

bNotes

•Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.

•The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

Unfinalising a disc

-RWVR-RWVideo

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised 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 finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

bNote

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

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 23.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press

ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

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