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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 QUICK MENU. The following menu appears. (The actual contents depends on the operational status of the recorder.) e.g. Quick Menu Bit rate Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create AV record quality SAP Time bar Remain Exit 2) Press / to select "Disc management," then press SELECT/ENTER. A sub menu appears on the right side. e.g. Quick Menu Bit rate Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create AV record quality SAP Time bar Remain Exit Disc information DVD format 3) Press / to select "DVD format," then press SELECT/ENTER. e.g. DVD format Disc Number 0 0 1 - Edit Disc Name Edit Start Cancel 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 / buttons to select "Edit" of "Disc Number" then press SELECT/ENTER button. (2) Press / buttons to select a digit. (3) Press / buttons to shift. (4) Repeat steps (2) and (3). (5) Press SELECT/ENTER button. Naming a disc You can name a disc. (1) Press / buttons to select "Edit" of "Disc Name," then press SELECT/ENTER button. The character input window appears. (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of "Entering characters" ( page 30). (3) Press button to eliminate the window. 28

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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 QUICK MENU.
The following menu appears. (The actual contents
depends on the operational status of the recorder.)
e.g.
2) Press
/
to select “Disc management,” then
press SELECT/ENTER.
A sub menu appears on the right side.
e.g.
3) Press
/
to select “DVD format,” then press
SELECT/ENTER.
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
/
buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Number”
then press SELECT/ENTER button.
(2) Press
/
buttons to select a digit.
(3) Press
/
buttons to shift.
(4)
Repeat steps (2) and (3).
(5)
Press SELECT/ENTER button.
Naming a disc
You can name a disc.
(1) Press
/
buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Name,”
then press SELECT/ENTER button.
The character input window appears.
(2)
Enter a disc name following the procedure of
“Entering characters” (
page 30).
(3) Press
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
Disc management
DVD compatible mode
Aspect ratio(Video mode)
DVD-Video:CHP create
SAP
Time bar
Remain
Exit
AV record quality
Disc information
DVD format
%
0
DV D format
Disc Number
Disc Name
Start
Cancel
Edit
Edit
Format
0
0
1
–
Quick Menu
Bit rate
Disc management
DVD compatible mode
Aspect ratio(Video mode)
DVD-Video:CHP create
SAP
Time bar
Remain
Exit
AV record quality