46RQT8851Finalizing-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DLYou can play these discs on compatible DVD players byfinalizing it on the unit.The menu you create with the unit can also be used onmost DVD players.Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ 44).e, r to select “Finalize”, thenw to select “Yes”, thenw to select “Start”, thenFinalizing starts and cannot be canceled.(may take up to 15 minutes)( -R DL +R DL up to 60 minutes)A message appears when finalizing isfinished.––8 to complete.NotesDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. Thiscan render the disc unusable.When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may takelonger than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 4times longer).After finalizing-R -R DL +R +R DL The disc becomes play-only and youcan no longer record or edit it.-RW(V) You can record and edit the disc after formattingalthough it becomes play-only after finalizing.The disc finalized on the unit may not be playable on otherplayers depending on the condition of the recording.There is a pause of several seconds between recordingsand chapters during playback.Recordings are divided into about 5-minute chapters*( +R +R DL 8 minutes).* This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode ofrecording.TipsAfter you have finished recording and try to eject the disc, a screenasking if you want to finalize the disc appears ( ➔13).•••–––––•Create DVD Top Menu+RW+RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is aconvenient function. We recommend you create themenu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ 44).e, r to select “Create DVD TopMenu”, thenw to select “Start”, thenw to select “Start”, then“Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceledonce started.“Create DVD Top Menu” takes a few minutes.––8 to complete.NotesRecording or editing on the disc may delete the top menu. In thatcase, create the top menu again.You cannot use the top menu for playing on this unit.••DVD and Card Management