removing disc before finalizing

[rw2516]

I have the Panasonic E30. The Encore channels are going to be airing some tv shows I want to record. I want to record one episode, remove the disc so the recorder is free for other stuff, then replace disc the next day and record a second episode, then finalize. Any body tried this? Had any problems? I could do a trial, but just because it works once doesn't mean I won't have trouble.

[piano632]

Don't know about the Panasonic, but I've done this many times with my Sharp recorder. No problems loading in unfinalized discs even weeks later. In fact, I have a stack of unfinalized -RW discs that I plan to fill up some day with something.

[urbanlegend]

No problem! I have done this on Panasonic DMR-E50 many times....

[rw2516]

Thanks! Glad it works. Time Tunnel, Green Hornet, and Combat! are going to be on. They're going to look great recorded off a digital channel.

[next]

Very cool. I agree it should not be a problem.

Better yet I've upgraded my cable box to a box which now offers DVR capabilities. My local cable company has been offering a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000 box for only $7.00 per month. It has a hard drive and offers TIVO like features. Going to capture to the box and then burn using my panny.

Thanks for the info!