Other Equipment - Sony RMT-D254A Service Manual

B "Disc Protect" (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Protects all titles on the disc when
"Protected" is selected. To cancel the
protection, select "Not Protected."
C "Disc Format" (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all
contents of the disc, including protected
titles, and makes a blank disc (except
DVD-Rs).
For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format ("VR Mode" or "Video Mode")
according to your needs.
To format unused DVD-Rs in VR
mode, select "VR Mode" and then
"OK."
D "Disc Finalize": Finalizes a disc. See
page 66 for details.
E "Disc Information": Displays the
following information.
• Disc name
• Disc type (and recording format for a
DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode))
• Total number of titles
• Protect setting
• The oldest and most recent recording
date
• The total available recording time in
each recording mode
Disc Information 10:10 AM
Disc Name Disc 1
Media DVD-RW Format VR Mode
Title No. Original 6 / Playlist 1
Protected Not Protected
Date 4/05/2008 ~ 4/30/2008
Remainder HQ : 0H 57M HSP : 1H 26M SP : 1H 55M
LSP : 2H 23M ESP : 2H 52M LP : 3H 50M
EP : 5H 46M SLP : 7H 40M 4.4/4.7GB
F "Erase All Titles" (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except
protected titles). Select "OK" when
asked for confirmation.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs
(VR mode), Playlist titles created with
protected titles are also erased.
5
Select "Finalize," and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation again.
Disc will be finalized.
Do you want to continue ?
OK Cancel
6
Select "OK," and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has
been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting
"Unfinalize" in step 5 above.
z Hints
• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or
not. If you cannot select "Finalize" in step 5 above, the
disc has already been finalized.
• To check the disc information, select "Disc
Information" in the "Disc Setting" display and press
ENTER. See page 64 for details.
Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was
recorded on another recorder.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 58).
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized.
Notes
• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters;
however, the name may not display on other DVD
equipment.
• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode)
disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 48).
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Using the Auto Finalize function
- RW + R - R
Video Video
If the recording exceeds 30 % of the disc capacity,
the recorder automatically finalizes DVD-RWs
(Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode), and
DVD+Rs:
– when you eject the disc by pressing Z OPEN/
CLOSE immediately after you stop recording by
pressing x STOP.
– when all the timer recordings are finished.
– if the disc becomes full during recording.
To turn on this function, set "Auto Finalize" to
"On" in the "Features" setup (page 85).
Notes
• It may take a few minutes for the recorder to finalize a
disc.
• A disc once finalized cannot be recorded or edited.
• DVD-Rs (Vidoe mode)/DVD+Rs cannot be
unfinalized.
• For discs where erasing titles/chapters does not free up
disc space (page 59), the Auto Finalize function
activates if the total amount of recording before erasing
exceeds 30 % of the disc capacity.
• The Auto Finalize function does not work for One-
touch Timer Recording (page 50) or Synchro-
Recording (page 54).
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Finalizing a Disc (Preparing
a Disc for Playback on

Other Equipment)

+ - RW - RW + R - R
RW
VR
Video
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment. Note that you cannot further record or
edit on a finalized disc.
When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), 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
Discs are automatically finalized when
+ RW
removed from the recorder. You can edit
or record on the disc even after
finalizing.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
- RW
VR
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. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 64).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
- RW
Video
on 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 or reformat
the disc (page 64). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
- R
VR
on equipment other than this recorder.
The finalized discs can be played on
other VR mode compatible players.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
+
R
on equipment other than this recorder.
- R After finalizing, you cannot further edit
Video
or record on the disc.
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US US
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)
Before DV/D8 Dubbing
This section explains dubbing with a DV
camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel.
If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks,
see "Recording From a VCR or Similar Device"
on page 56.
About the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
For more information about i.LINK, see "About
i.LINK" on page 96.
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing
unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your DV camcorder does not work with this recorder.
Connect the camcorder to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of "Recording From a VCR or
Similar Device" on page 56.
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICROMV format DV camcorder even if
it has an i.LINK jack.
– the input signal is in HDV (1080i) format.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
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Z OPEN/
CLOSE
1 1 2 2 3 3
4 4 5 5 6 6
7 7 8 8 9 9
0 0
SYSTEM
- R
VR
Video MENU
1
Insert a disc.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select "Disc Setting," and press ENTER.
The "Disc Setting" display appears.
Disc Setting
Title List
Disc Name :
Disc Protect : Not Protected
Timer
Disc Format : VR Mode
Edit
Disc Finalize : Unfinalized
Dubbing
Disc Information
Disc Setting
Erase All Titles
Setup
4
Select "Disc Finalize," and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
Finalize Unfinalize
Connecting a DV Camcorder
to the DV IN Jack
You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN
jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/
D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward
because the DVD recorder will fast forward and
rewind the tape for you – you do not need to
operate your DV camcorder.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the
DV camcorder as well before connecting.
DVD recorder
L(MONO) AUDIO R
LINE 2 IN VIDEO DV IN
ONE-TOUCH
DUBBING
DV IN
to DV IN
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
to DV output
DV camcorder
: Signal flow
M/m/</,,
ENTER
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