Toshiba D-R4SU Initializing a DVD-RAM/RWdisc Logical format, Recording Before recording Continued

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Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical format)

Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary.

A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The recorder may display a message to request you to do so.)

e.g.

When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time.

If data fragments produced by repeated recording or erasing have accumulated.

If a disc error has occurred.

When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC. ( page 8)

Initializing formats a disc logically and insures that it will perform to its full capability. However, this erases all data on the disc, so make sure that it does not matter if data on the disc is erased whenever you initialize a disc.

How to initialize a disc

To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder.

See page 20 for loading a disc.

1)During stop, press QUICK MENU.

The following menu appears. (The actual contents depends on the operational status of the recorder.)

e.g.

Quick Menu

Bit rate

Disc management

DVD compatible mode

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

DVD-Video:CHP create

AV record quality

SAP

Time bar

Remain

Exit

2)Press / to select “Disc management,” then press SELECT/ENTER.

A sub menu appears on the right side.

e.g.

Quick Menu
Bit rate	Disc information
Disc management	DVD format
DVD compatible mode
Aspect ratio(Video mode)
DVD-Video:CHP create
AV record quality
SAP
Time bar
Remain
Exit

3)Press / to select “DVD format,” then press

SELECT/ENTER.

e.g.

		DVD format
	Disc Number		0 0 1 –		Edit
	Disc Name				Edit
		Start		Cancel
						0%
Format

Numbering a disc

The recorder automatically numbers discs when initializing. However, you can assign a desired number (using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a double- sided disc. (DVD-RW discs cannot be numbered.)

(1)Press / buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Number” then press SELECT/ENTER button.

(2)Press / buttons to select a digit.

(3) Press / buttons to shift.

(4)Repeat steps (2) and (3).

(5)Press SELECT/ENTER button.

Naming a disc

You can name a disc.

(1)Press / buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Name,” then press SELECT/ENTER button.

The character input window appears.

(2)Enter a disc name following the procedure of “Entering characters” ( page 30).

(3)Press button to eliminate the window.

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