If message “HUMID!” appears in the time data display

There is moisture condensation in the unit.

For the steps to take when the message appears, see 8-2 “Condensation” (page 121).

3-6-5 Formatting a Disc

An unused disc requires no formatting operation. The disc is automatically formatted when loaded into this unit.

To format a recorded disc, load the disc into the unit, then proceed as follows.

Note

When a recorded disc is formatted, all the data on the disc is erased. (Locked clips (see page 55) are also erased.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1Holding down the SHIFT button, press the MENU button.

The system menu appears on the monitor screen.

2Select “DISC MENU” using the F button or f button, then press the g button.

The menu item “FORMAT” is displayed.

3Select “FORMAT” using the F button or f button, then press the g button.

The menu item “QUICK FORMAT” is selected.

4Press the g button.

The message “QUICK FORMAT OK?” appears.

To return to the previous menu page without formatting the disc

Press the RESET button.

5Press the SET button.

Formatting is completed and the message “FORMAT COMPLETED.” appears.

6 Press the MENU button.

This exits the menu.

To format several discs in succession

1 Carry out steps 1 to 5 in the previous procedure, and then press the EJECT button to eject the disc.

2 Insert the next disc that you want to format.

The message “QUICK FORMAT OK?” appears.

3 Press the SET button.

4 When the message “FORMAT COMPLETED.” appears, press the EJECT button to eject the disc.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all of the discs that you want to format.

3-6-6 To Eject Discs With the Unit Powered Off

When battery power is low and at other times, it may not be possible to eject discs by pressing the EJECT button. In these situations, you can use the following as an emergency procedure to eject a disc manually.

1 Power the unit off.

2 Open the rubber cover and, using a Phillips screwdriver, rotate the red screw in the counterclockwise direction.

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