Reprogramming PLAY LIST

If you find that there are unnecessary linked files exist, you can reprogram the PLAY LIST by deleting them.

1. Turn off the LIST PLAY mode.

If the LIST PLAY LED is lit solid, press the [LIST PLAY/(EDIT)] key to turn the mode off.

2. Recall the File you would like to delete.

Press either the [SKIP/CURSOR >>I] or [SKIP/CURSOR I<<] key and recall the file you would like to delete.

3.Press the [SHIFT] key and then [SETUP] key to enter the Utility mode.

4.Rotate the jog dial or press the [SKIP/CURSOR >>I] / [SKIP/CURSOR I<<] key to select the

“Delete File?” menu.

The following appears on the FL display. (“?” is flashing.)

Flashing

5. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

“Sure?” message starts flashing.

Flashing

6. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The file is deleted.

<CAUTION>

Even after unnecessary files are deleted, they can be restored by the “Restore DelFile?” Utility menu. This indicates that the files have not been completely erased from the DVD-RAM disk yet. However, if you optimize the DVD-RAM disk by the “Optimize Disk?” Utility menu, deleted files are completely erased from the DVD-RAM disk. After optimizing, they can be no longer restored.

<Note>

A deleted file before optimizing on DV40 is categorized as a “hidden file”. It can be seen as a translucent file on a personal computer. (If the folder option “A hidden files are not displayed.” on the computer is selected, change the folder option setting to allow to display hidden files.)

In the condition that the translucent hidden file can be seen on the computer, display the file property and uncheck the “check mark” on the “hidden file”. By doing so, can restore the deleted file even on the computer.

Locating to Beginning of PLAY LIST

While the LIST PLAY mode is on ([LIST PLAY/(EDIT)] key is lit), executing “LOCATE ABS 0” (pressing the [<< REWIND] key while holding down the [STOP] key) allows to locate to the beginning of the first linked file (the closest file to the LTC 00h00m00s00f).

Locating to End of PLAY LIST

While the LIST PLAY mode is on ([LIST PLAY/(EDIT)] key is lit), executing “LOCATE REC END” (pressing the [F FWD >>] key while holding down the [STOP] key) allows to locate to the end of the last linked file.

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DV40 specifications

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