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DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager
Formatting a Disc (Disc Format)
DVD-RW/+RW
This function works only in Camera Mode. page 26
You can format a recorded disc to be used again. By formatting, all existing data will be deleted.
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC]. (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)].
3. Press the [MENU] button.
The menu list will appear.
4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Disc Manager>, then press the
[Joystick(OK)].
5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Disc Format>, then press the
[Joystick(OK)].
6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Video Mode> or <VR Mode>, then press
the [Joystick(OK)]. (DVD-RW only) Set the mode depending on the application.
If you insert DVD-RW disc, the <Disc format? (Video or VR) All files will be deleted!>
message will appear.
Video (Video Mode) If the disc has been finalised, it enables the disc to be played
back on other DVD Players/Recorders.
VR (VR Mode) You can edit the disc on a DVD Camcorder, but playback is
only possible on a DVD Recorder that supports VR mode.
Refer to page 12 for Finalised disc compatibility.
If you insert DVD+RW disc <Disc format? All files will be deleted!> message will
appear.
7. Move the [Joystick] left or right to select <Yes>, then press the [Joystick(OK)].
When formatting is complete, the <Complete!> message will appear.
Notes
The Finalize/Format functions are not available at battery level and .
Formatting will delete all the recorded contents on a disc. Be careful not to delete data by
mistake.
Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting. The data recorded in disc may be damaged.
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Move OK Select
MENU
Exit
Camera Mode
►Disc Manager
Disc Finalize
Disc Unfinalize
Disc Format
Disc Info
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Move OK Select
MENU
Exit
Video Mode
VR Mode
Camera Mode
►Disc Manager
Disc Finalize
Disc Unfinalize
Disc Format
Disc Info
-RW
VR
Disc format? (Video)
All files will be deleted!
Yes No
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Cannot edit in camcorder.
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