Sony RDR GX257 Operating Instructions - Page 33
Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize), Protecting a Disc - dvd player recorder
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Basic Operation b Note Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot change the disc name. Protecting a Disc -RWVR You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing. 1 Insert a disc. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the System Menu. 3 Select [Setup] and press ENTER. The Setup display appears. 4 Select [Disc] and press ,. 5 Select [Protect Disc] and press ,. Format DVD Finalize Input Disc Name Protect Disc Off PBC On 6 Select [On] and press ENTER. To cancel the protection Repeat the steps above, and select [Off] and press ENTER in step 6. z Hint You can set protection for individual titles (page 54). Playing a DVD on Other Equipment (Finalize) +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R 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 +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -R 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 necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. Playable only on VR mode compatible players. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize the disc. 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 edit or record on it again, unfinalize the disc. Finalizing is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. ,continued 33