Panasonic DMR-ES20 operating instructions Erasing all the contents of a disc -Format Disc

-R +R

DISC MANAGEMENT

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Erasing all the contents of a disc –Format Disc

RAM -RW(V) -RW(VR)

Note

•Formatting erases all contents, and it cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents are erased when you format it even if you have set protection.

Preparation

•RAM Release protection (➔ page 31).

	1	While stopped
functions
	2	Press [FUNCTIONS].
		Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and
Convenient	4	press [ENTER].
		Press [e, r] to select “Format Disc”
	3	Press [e, r] to select “DISC
		MANAGEMENT” and press [ENTER].
	5	and press [ENTER].
		Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and
	6	press [ENTER].
		Press [w, q] to select “Start” and
		press [ENTER].
	7	A message appears when formatting is finished.
		Press [ENTER].

Note

•Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting. This can render the disc unusable.

Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.

•To stop formatting Press [RETURN].

(You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.)

•Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R, +R or CD-R/RW.

•You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on this unit.

•When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

RQT8212 To return to the previous screen

32 Press [RETURN].

Enabling DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R to be played on other equipment–Finalize

-R -RW(V) +R

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [e, r] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [e, r] to select “DISC MANAGEMENT” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [e, r] to select “Auto-Play Select” and press [ENTER].

Press [e, r] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press [ENTER].

You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Top Menu: The top menu appears first.

Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.

5 Press [e, r] to select “Finalize” and press [ENTER].

1Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

2Press [w, q] to select “Start” and press [ENTER]. Finalizing starts.

You cannot cancel finalizing.

A message appears when finalizing is finished.

3Press [ENTER].

Note

When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times).

After finalizing

• The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.

•-RW(V) You can record and edit the disc after formatting (➔ left) although it becomes play-only after finalizing.

•Titles are divided into about 5-minute chapters.

This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of recording.

•There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters during play.

Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalizing. This will render the disc unusable.

•Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.

•You cannot finalize DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

•DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

•Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about DVDs. http://www.panasonic-europe.com

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].