Formatting
Unused discs or SD cards may require formatting in some
cases.
When the need arises, format the disc or SD card
accordingly.
Memo:
vFormatting a disc or SD card erases all existing data from
the media.
Double-check carefully before formatting so as not to erase
important titles.

Format chart

Refer to the following chart for the disc types and format
when formatting a disc.
Note:
vIf a disc is formatted using an equipment not manufactured
by JVC, the disc may not be read correctly even though it
corresponds to the chart below.
In this case, reformat the disc using this unit, or make use
of another blank disc.
Memo:
vBD-R and DVD-R discs can only be formatted once.
vWhen a disc is re-formatted into another format, remove
the disc and load it again.
mDVD format chart
Format VR
Format
Video
Format
DVD-RW Single-sided, single
layer (4.7 GB)
ü ü
DVD-R Single-sided, single
layer (4.7 GB)
ü ü
Single-sided, dual
layer (8.5 GB)
ü ü
ü:Format supported.
mBD format chart
BDAV
Format
BDMV
Format
BD-RE Single-sided, single
layer (25 GB)
ü ü
Single-sided, dual
layer (50 GB)
ü ü
BD-R Single-sided, single
layer (25 GB)
ü ü
Single-sided, dual
layer (50 GB)
ü ü
ü:Format supported.

Formatting a disc

1Set the DVD or BD to be formatted on the disc

tray

2Press the [MEDIA MANAGE] button on the
remote control unit
vThe Media Management menu screen appears.
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3Select “FORMAT” from “BD/DVD”

vA format selection screen appears.

4Select a format mode from the format selection

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DVD :Select a “Format mode” from “VR MODE” or “VIDEO
MODE”.
BD :Select a “Format mode” from “BDAV MODE” or
“BDMV MODE”.
Memo:
vWhen “BDMV MODE” is selected, a “FOR DIRECT
RECORDING” or “FOR DUBBING” selection screen
appears after “Format mode” is selected.
vTo record directly to a BDMV format disc, select “FOR
DIRECT RECORDING”.
vTo use a BDMV format disc for purposes other than direct
recording, select “FOR DUBBING”.
Dubbing/Importing
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