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Recording
Initializing a disc
Initialize a new DVD disc before using on this
recorder.
(Do not initialize a DVD-R if you use it in Video
mode.)
Disc type and initialization
*1
The HDD which has become unoperatable because
of its troubles may be recovered by initializing.
*2
There are the following 2 ways in DVD-RAM
initializing.
• Logical format: Normally use this method.
• Physical format: Use this method if a disc cannot
be recovered by the logical
format. (There is no guarantee
that all such discs can
recovered.)
*3
Re-initializing is not possible to DVD-R.
Initializing a disc (Logical format)
1) Load a disc.
2) Press MENU.
3) Press
/ to select “Initialize DVD”, then press
ENTER.
4) Select the recording mode and input the disc
data if necessary.
Numbering a disc
The recorder automatically number discs when
initializing. However, you can assign a desired
number (using 3 digits) and designate sides A and
B on a double-sided disc.
(1)Press the
/ buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc
Number” then press the ENTER button.
(2)Press the / / / buttons to enter digits.
(3)Press the ENTER button.
DVD format
0 0 1 –
Disc Number
Disc Name
Start Cancel
Edit
Edit
DVD mode
Unformat
Edit
VR mode
DVD format
– – – –
Disc Number
Disc Name
Start Cancel
Edit
Edit
DVD mode
Unformat
Video mode
DVD format
0 0 1 –
Disc Number
Disc Name
Start Cancel
Edit
Edit
DVD mode
Unformat
VR mode
DVD-RW
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
Edit
Edit
Cannot be changed.
Can be changed.
Select “Video mode”
or “VR mode”.
Can be changed.
Can be changed.
Fixed to “VR mode”.
Can be changed.
Can be changed.
Fixed to “VR mode”.
Before recording
Please be sure to read this section to get ready for your recording.
No need
*1
Required
*2
Required
Required
Required
*3
No need
HDD
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VR mode
Video mode
VR mode
Video mode
Timer recording
Watch programme
Edit programme
Dubbing
Initialize DVD
Other settings
Select this menu when you want
to initialize a DVD.
Menu
EXIT
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