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DISC TOOLS

Erase

Before you begin erasing any contents on a disc or the HDD,
please ensure that all important contents are safely backed-up.
All contents will be permanently erased.
CAUTIONS:
For DVD+RW and CD-RW discs, you can erase the contents
and create a new format with the erase function. You can use
the erase function to empty the HDD as well.
1. Press [TOOLS] to display the “DISC TOOLS”
Menu.
2. Press [] [] to select “Erase” and then press
[ENTER].
3. Press [] [] to select “DVD” or “HDD” and
press [ENTER].
4. Press [ENTER] to start erasing.
The erasing process will take place.
5. When complete, go to “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Note:
If a new recordable CD-R or a newly-erased CD-RW is used for
recording, press [] [] [] [] to select a disc format the
disc is to be prepared as and press [ENTER] : SVCD, VCD,
Audio CD or Data CD.

Finalize (make compatible)

CAUTIONS:

For DVD+R/CD-R/CD-RW discs:

Finalizing a disc is a necessary step when you want to share
your digital content with others. Once a DVD+R or a CD-R/RW
disc is finalized, it can be played back on other DVD players
or on PCs.
Note:
For DVD+RW discs, finalizing is NOT required.
1.Press [TOOLS] to display the “DISC TOOLS” Menu.
2.Press [] [] to select the “Finalize” icon and
then press [ENTER].
The finalization process will take place.
3.When complete, go to “Exit” and press [ENTER].