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Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc Logical Format

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Recording Before recording (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary. A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The recorder may display a message to request you to do so.) e.g. When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. If data fragments produced by repeated recording or erasing have accumulated. If a disc error has occurred. When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC. ( page 8) Initializing formats a disc logically and insures that it will perform to its full capability. However, this erases all data on the disc, so make sure that it does not matter if data on the disc is erased whenever you initialize a disc. How to initialize a disc To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder. See page 20 for loading a disc. 1) During stop, press the QUICK MENU button. The following menu appears. (The actual contents depends on the operational status of the recorder.) e.g. Quick Menu Bit rate Special Playback Mode Disc Format DVD Video Compatibility Aspect Ratio (Video mode) DVD-Video : CHP Create AV Record Quality SAP Exit 2) Press the / buttons to select "Disc format," then press the ENTER button. A sub menu appears on the right side. e.g. Quick Menu Bit rate Special Playback Mode Disc Format DVD Video Compatibility Aspect Ratio (Video mode) DVD-Video : CHP Create AV Record Quality SAP Exit Disc Information DVD Format 3) Press the / buttons to select "DVD Format," then press the ENTER button. e.g. DVD Format Disc Number 0 0 1 - Edit Disc Name Edit Start Cancel Disc format 0% Numbering a disc The recorder automatically numbers discs when initializing. However, you can assign a desired number (using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a doublesided disc. (DVD-RW discs cannot be numbered.) (1) Press the / buttons to select "Edit" of "Disc Number" then press the ENTER button. (2) Press the / buttons to select a digit. (3) Press the / buttons to shift. (4) Repeat steps (2) and (3). (5) Press the ENTER button. Naming a disc You can name a disc. (1) Press the / buttons to select "Edit" of "Disc Name," then press the ENTER button. The character input window appears. (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of "Entering characters" ( page 30). (3) Press the button to eliminate the window. 28

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Quick Menu
Bit rate
Special Playback Mode
Disc Format
DVD Video Compatibility
Aspect Ratio (Video mode)
DVD-Video : CHP Create
SAP
Exit
AV Record Quality
How to initialize a disc
To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder.
See
page 20 for loading a disc.
1)
During stop, press the QUICK MENU button.
The following menu appears. (The actual contents
depends on the operational status of the recorder.)
e.g.
2)
Press the
/
buttons to select
“
Disc format,
”
then press the ENTER button.
A sub menu appears on the right side.
e.g.
3)
Press the
/
buttons to select
“
DVD Format,
”
then press the ENTER button.
e.g.
Numbering a disc
The recorder automatically numbers discs when
initializing. However, you can assign a desired number
(using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a double-
sided disc. (DVD-RW discs cannot be numbered.)
(1)
Press the
/
buttons to select
“
Edit
”
of
“
Disc
Number
”
then press the ENTER button.
(2)
Press the
/
buttons to select a digit.
(3)
Press the
/
buttons to shift.
(4)
Repeat steps (2) and (3).
(5)
Press the ENTER button.
Naming a disc
You can name a disc.
(1)
Press the
/
buttons to select
“
Edit
”
of
“
Disc
Name,
”
then press the ENTER button.
The character input window appears.
(2)
Enter a disc name following the procedure of
“
Entering characters
”
(
page 30).
(3)
Press the
button to eliminate the window.
Before recording (Continued)
Recording
Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time.
For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary.
Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format)
A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The
recorder may display a message to request you to do
so.)
e.g.
When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder
for the first time.
If data fragments produced by repeated recording or
erasing have accumulated.
If a disc error has occurred.
When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC.
(
page 8)
Initializing formats a disc logically and insures that it will
perform to its full capability. However, this erases all data
on the disc, so make sure that it does not matter if data
on the disc is erased whenever you initialize a disc.
Quick Menu
Bit rate
Special Playback Mode
Disc Format
DVD Video Compatibility
Aspect Ratio (Video mode)
DVD-Video : CHP Create
SAP
Exit
AV Record Quality
Disc Information
DVD Format
%
0
DV D Format
001
–
Disc Number
Disc Name
Start
Cancel
Edit
Edit
Disc format