CONNECTIONS & SETUP
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Auto Chapter
During recording, chapter markers are added automati-
cally at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to 5 min-
utes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chapter mark-
ing, select “OFF”.
DISC Settings
Disc Initialize
When you load a blank disc, the recorder will initialize
the disc.
DVD-R: The recorder initializes the disc in Video mode. The
Record mode will always be Video mode.
DVD-RW: You will be prompted to initialize the disc in
Video mode (for maximum compatibility) or VR
mode (for maximum editing ability).
Also, you can format the disc from the Setup menu as
shown below.
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Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
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Use v / V to select the DISC option.
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While the DISC option is selected, press B to
move to the second level.
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Use v / V to select the Disc Initialize option.
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Press B to move to the third level.
The Start icon is highlighted.
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Press ENTER.
The Disc Initialize menu appears.
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If the disc is a DVD-RW, use b / B to select the
desired Disc Initialize Mode (VR Mode or Video
Mode) then press ENTER.
Caution
If you change the disc format, everything recorded
on the disc will be erased.
Initial Setup (Continued)
5 Min
10 Min
OFF
Disc Record Mode
VCR Record Mode
DV Record Audio
Auto Chapter
Prev. Select Close
Start
Disc Initialize
Disc Finalize
Disc Label
Disc Protect
PBC
AutoPlay
Prev. Select Close
YourDVD
Video Mode
Select a mode.
Disc Initialize
VR Mode