Fostex DV824 owner manual 151, Physical format on/off setting

DVD Multitrack Recorder DV824

Physical format on/off setting

Only when selecting "Format Mode" to "Normal", you can select On or Off of the physical format.

While "Physical Format" is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The current setting (by default, "Off") flashes and you can now select the option between "Off" and "On" using the [MENU] dial. After selecting the desired option, pressing the [ENTER/YES] key automatically highlight "[EXECUTE]".

	A whole DVD-RAM disk (or a hard disk partition) is physically formatted. It takes
On	long to execute physical format, however, we recommend physically formatting
	a well-used DVD-RAM disk (or a hard disk partition).
	A DVD-RAM disk (or a hard disk partition) is formatted in a simple manner.
Off	We recommend selecting this option for a relatively new DVD-RAM disk (or a
	hard disk partition). The DV824 also performs simple inspection of dirt, dust and
	defect on a DVD-RAM disk when formatting.

<Note>: We recommend executing physical formatting even a disk is relatively new if you have enough time.

<Note>: If the disk is not good condition, the until may automatically execute physical formatting.

1)While "[EXECUTE]" is highlighted, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The "CAUTION" message appears and "Are you sure?" flashes. To cancel formatting, press the [EXIT/NO] key.

2)Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The unit starts formatting the disk.

The display shows the formatting progress. When formatting completes, the display shows "Fmt. Completed!".

<Note>: The progress indication shows estimated information. Do not carry out any operation until “Fmt. Completed!” is shown.

3)Press the [STOP/HOME] key to exit the MENU mode.

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