GoVideo VR3845 manual Disc Settings, Initializing Discs, Erasing/Reformatting Discs

Disc Settings

Initializing Discs

Whenever you load a blank recordable disc, the DVD Recorder+VCR will initialize the disc (prepare it for recording):

DVD-R- DVD-R discs are always initialized in Video mode.They can be recorded only once.

DVD-RW- DVD-RW discs can be initialized in VR Mode or Video Mode. When the “Initialize” menu appears, select “VR Mode” for maximum edit- ing features, or “Video mode” for maximum compatibility with other DVD players. DVD-RW discs can be erased and recorded repeatedly.

DVD+R,DVD+RW - When you load a DVD+R and DVD+RW disc, you will be prompted,“Do you want to initial- ize the disc?” Select “OK” then press ENTER. DVD+R discs can be recorded once. DVD+RW discs can be erased and recorded repeatedly.

Erasing/Reformatting Discs

To initialize (erase and reformat) a DVD- RW or DVD+RW disc:

1Press SETUP.

2Select “DISC” > “Initialize” > “Start”.

3 Choose from the following:

DVD-RW- Select “VR Mode” or “Video Mode” and press ENTER.

DVD+RW - Select “OK” and press

ENTER.

•All contents will be erased and the disc will be formatted.

NOTE:

•Initialization options vary by disc type.These options are presented automatically whenever you insert a blank recordable disc.

Initialize	Start
Finalize

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