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Posted by Rick Merrill on 06/05/07 15:01
Mike Kujbida wrote:
> mfj wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Having a problem with some footage sent to me from overseas - shot on
>> Sony Handycam DVD using DVD-RW mini-discs.
>>
>> I got the discs, loaded them up on my computer, and it doesn't
>> register anything is on them - it's like they're blank.
>>> From looking at the surface of the discs themselves, I can see clearly
>> they have been recorded on, and I am assured they have hours of
>> footage on them. Does anyone know why the files on them are not
>> registering on my computer at all? They aren't reading in standalone
>> DVD players either.
>>
>> I could understand if they came up as a particular file format I
>> needed a driver for, but to come up as nothing but a blank disc is
>> somewhat perplexing! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mike Jones
>> AURA
>> www.onlineaura.com.au
>
>
> The most obvious cause is that the person who sent them to you neglected
> to "finalize" them. I'm not sure if that can be done with a DVD
> camcorder in your area or if it needs to be done on the original model.
>
> Mike
I agree 100%. Try placing them in another Sony DVD camcorder - you
should be able to "finalize" it.
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