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Introduction
Library
DVD-RAM Physical Format
Physical formatting is a simple execution for a disc which
cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to
read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and
playback. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will
be recovered.)
“DVD-RAM logical format” process only rewrites certain
data on file system and management information,
however, “DVD-RAM physical format” rewrites all data on
a disc, therefore it takes a much longer time to complete.
For a 4.7GB single sided DVD-RAM, about 70 minutes
will be necessary. While processing, all recorder
operations and functions including program recording will
not work until the process is finished. Also this process
erases all data stored on the DVD-RAM disc.
Notes
• The physical format process may fail if executed to a dirty
DVD-RAM disc. Also, the disc may be difficult to record,
even if it finished. Before executing DVD-RAM physical
format process, be sure to confirm the disc is not dirty.
Clean it if necessary. If the disc has scratches or dust
beyond cleaner’s efficacy, do not execute DVD-RAM
physical format process on the disc.
• The following DVD-RAM discs require physical formatting:
–A disc which is not formatted correctly.
–The disc which has errors during writing because of dirt
on the disc, and cannot be further recorded, or cannot
initialize normally.
• You need to start physical formatting from the first step
again when you use a failed disc.
• Physical formatting does not work if the disc contains a lot
of void beyond limitation of this recorder.
• If an error occurs in physical formatting, “ERR-01” appears
in the front panel display. To turn off the message, press
the DISPLAY button.
4) Press the / buttons to select “Start,” then
press the ENTER button.
5) Press the
/ buttons to select “Start,” then
press the ENTER button.
Initialization starts.
When initialization is completed, the setup window
disappears.
Disc format
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DV D Format
Start
Entire disc contents excluding
library data will be erased if
disc is formatted. Proceed?
Cancel
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DV D Format
Start
Cancel
Disc format
DVD
Formatting
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1) During stop, press the SETUP button.
2) Press the
/ buttons to select “Management
Settings” then press the ENTER button.
3) Press the
/ buttons to select “DVD-RAM
Physical Format,” then press the ENTER
button.
4) Press the
/ buttons to select “Yes,” then
press the ENTER button to execute.
To cancel, select “No”, then press the ENTER
button.
5) Read the message, and press the
/ buttons
to select “Yes” or “No”, then press the ENTER
button.
Yes
No
Warning: It will take approximetely
70 minutes to format a 4.7GB
DVD-RAM and all data will be erased.
Confirm t
hat timer programing is not
scheduled.
Procceed?
Management Settings
Use
DVD Drive Software
SETUP
TV
Eco. Mode
Software Version
DVD-RAM Physical Format
Genre Setting
Auto