I have a Sansui VRDVD4005 DVD Recorder/VCR. I cannot arrow to the FINALIZE option on the SETUP menu. If I can find another VRDVD4005 coud/would that unit be able to finalize my DVD?

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As i recall, +r's will only format in dvd vr, the unit does not like high speed recording disks. switch to dvd drive - insert blank disk - if no format screen - goto (on remote) setup - onscreen menu - system setup - disc setup - new disk format - hit center button in ring on remote to change to vr or move up to reformat as vr. once disk is formatted, use record speed button on remote to set record speed 1,2,4,6 hr then switch to tape deck with tape in and stopped at begining, on remote hit dubbing, it will ask you confirm dubbing vhs-dvd .... toggle over to yes & hit center button... away you should go... c245 is a copyguarded tape.

SOURCE: Sansui DVD Recorder Model HDR 120GB

put Dvd back into unit- press DVD on remote- DVD light will light up on the unit- press "set up "button on the remote- a screen will come on - use remote arrows to go down to system set up- press enter- another add on menu apprears -use arrows on remote to choose "disc set up" press enter- another menu appears- go to "finalize" press enter - a pop up menu appear- choose "yes" and wait until disc finalizes- finished and usable in any DVD player. This is on page 27 and 28 in the manual. Have fun- DD

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There is no solution for your problem. I thought my 4500 wouldn't finalize also but what is happening is that it didn't record on the disc you used. This is an older model unit and will not record on 16x discs. I believe you are boinked.

Steve Allison

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• Posted on Feb 15, 2010

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Your model is a DVD player only and has no recording capability. There are devices that will allow you to transfer your VHS tapes to a computer equipped with a CD/DVD writer to preserve them on disk.
Tevion is one make that comes to mind.

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I believe the VRDVD4005 manual (which is the same as the VRDVD5000) is available on a Sears sponsered website called managemylife.com. I hope this helps you.