Sony RDR-HX1010 7.Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise), Insert a disc, 1Insert a disc, 4Select “OK,” and press ENTER, Differences between the disc types

7.Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)

+RW -RWVR-RWVideo+R -R

Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.

When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.

Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

+RW	Discs are automatically finalised when
	removed from the recorder. However,
	you may need to finalise the disc for
	certain DVD equipment, or if the
	recording time is short. You can edit or
	record on the disc even after finalising.
-RWVR	Finalising 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
	finalise the disc, especially if the
	recording time is short. You can edit or
	record on the disc even after finalising.
-RWVideo	Finalising is necessary when playing on
	any equipment other than this recorder.
	After finalising, you cannot edit or
	record on the disc. If you want to record
	on it again, unfinalise or reformat the
	disc (page 29). However, if you reformat
	the disc, all recorded contents will be
	erased.
+R	Finalising is necessary when playing on
-R	any equipment other than this recorder.
	After finalising, you cannot edit or
	record on the disc.

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TOOLS

1Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 29.

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

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

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

Finalise

About xx min is needed for finalising this disc.

Cannot cancel finalising during transaction.

Do you want to finalise?

OKCancel

4Select “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.

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