Sony rdr-hx510 User Manual

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7. Playing the Disc on Other 
DVD Equipment (Finalize)
Finalizing is necessary when you play discs 
recorded with this recorder on other DVD 
equipment.
When you finalize 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 finalizing, check the differences between 
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
1
Insert a disc.
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Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and 
press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
3
Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display shows the approximate time 
required for finalizing and asks for 
confirmation.
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Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
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Hint
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.
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Notes
• 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.
Discs are automatically finalized when 
removed from the recorder. However, 
you may need to finalize the disc for 
certain DVD equipment, or if the 
recording time is short. You can edit or 
record on the disc even after finalizing.
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. You can edit or 
record on the disc even after finalizing.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on 
any equipment other than this recorder. 
After finalizing, you cannot edit or 
record on the disc. If you want to record 
on it again, unfinalize or reformat the 
disc (page 29). However, if you reformat 
the disc, all recorded contents will be 
erased.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on 
any equipment other than this recorder. 
After finalizing, you cannot edit or 
record on the disc.
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ENTER
Finalize
About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.
OK
Cancel
Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Do you want to finalize?
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