Dmr-e85h

[Arby]

Please help a novice!

I'm having difficulty figuring out how to finalize a disk in the Panasonic DMR-E85H. I do believe I have the machine set up properly, and I am able to record from cable to both the hard drive and DVD-R, but until I finalize the disk, I can't play it on another brand of DVD player other than Panasonic. Since my other three DVD players are Sony, this will be a problem.

The instructions say to press the <,> buttons, but nothing happens. Am I supposed to be on the top menu when I do this? Why can't Panasonic just put a button on the remote that says 'finalize'?!?!?

I haven't been able to get through to the phone help line yet, so I'm asking here.

Thanks in advance!
Arby

[cynthia]

Hi and welcome to the forum, Arby!

You can finalize the disc in DVD Decrypter.

In write mode (press W) -> Tools -> Drive -> Close -> Disc

[Arby]

Thanks Cynthia!

Unfortunately, I'm even more confused. How do I get to the write mode? I don't see a 'W' anywhere to press.

Sorry to be such a blockhead. Normally I act like my IQ is three digits. <g>

Arby

[Arby]

Ignore my last email, Cynthia. I'm almost wondering if my model number is something different from the manual and the name DMR-E85H! (just kidding). The manual is one of the worst I have ever encountered.

I stumbled on how to finalize on this machine. There might be another way, but I couldn't find a 'W', except in the White House. I got it to finalize by selecting

Functions
Disc Setting
and
Finalize

After selecting finalizing, I had to confirm that I wanted to go ahead two times. I had filled two discs yesterday, and I finalized them this morning. They work on my other brands of DVD players, so I'm good to go!

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it when people recognize a dude in distress. <smile>

Arby

p.s. My little hockey players on the team I coach couldn't say my last name, so they used my initials, RB, and it immediately morphed to Arby.

Have a great week!