Canon DC10 DC20/DC10 Instruction Manual - Page 91

Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have to initialize a disc if you get the "DISC ERROR" message. You can also choose E to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change the disc specification. When initializing a disc, all the recorded data will be lost.  Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected.  Once the disc is initialized, the original recordings cannot be recovered.  Except for the included disc, initialize all discs before using them with this camcorder. MENU ( 79) DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE 1. Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc ( , , / or / ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [DISC INITIALIZE] option. 4. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). • [VIDEO] mode: Most DVD players will play the disc, but except for the disc title, the recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder. • [VR] mode: You will have the option to edit the recordings with the camcorder, but the disc can only be played in VR-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. 5. You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use the omni selector ( ) to select [YES] and press ( ) to continue. Select [NO] and press ( ) to return and select a different disc specification. 6. Select [YES] and press ( ) to initialize the disc. • Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and press MENU to close the menu. • The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) 91