How do I finalize the DVD disc?

    02-Feb-2009
    8200409600

    Solusi

    To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first.
    CAUTION
    • Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation.
    • Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or to disconnect a cable) after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss.
    • Do not disconnect the power source while the operation is in progress. Doing so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss.
    • Do not use this camcorder to finalize discs that were not recorded with it.
    • The time required to finalize the disc depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc.

    Restrictions after disc finalization

    Additional recordingsEditing recordingsInitializing the discUnfinalizing the disc
    DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VIDEO mode----
    DVD-RW in VIDEO mode (*1)-
    DVD-RW in VR mode ( *2)-
    : Available
    - : Unavailable
    *1: You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
    *2: Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.

    Finalizing the Disc
    1. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack.



    2. Set the camcorder to mode.
    - The green PLAY indicator will turn on.



    3. Press the <FUNC.> button.



    4. Using the joystick < > to select [ MENU ] and press < >.



    5. Using the joystick < > to select [ DISC OPERATIONS ] and press < >.



    6. Using the joystick < > to select [FINALIZE] and press < >.



    7. Using the joystick < > to select [YES] and press < >.



    - A progress bar and the time remaining will be displayed on the screen.
    - Selecting [ MENU ] is only necessary when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. Otherwise, pressing <FUNC.> will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen.

    8. When the process is completed ([OK] appears), press < > and wait until the [ DISC OPERATIONS] menu is displayed again.
    - Depending on the number of scenes, this may take a moment.



    9. Press <FUNC.> to close the menu.
    - During playback and in mode, the icon will indicate that the disc is finalized.