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CAUTION: Even though many features are available within DirectCD, it is highly recommended that you do NOT
use any fea tures within DirectCD other than those necessary for the standard exportation of video as outlined in this
chapter. Los s of information or software instability could result
CD Select – Use this Dropdown Selection box to choose the CD-RW drive attached to the DVR unit. Generally
it is defaulted to the proper CD-RW drive.
CD Utilities – Allows you to do repairs on discs that have become unstable or failed completely.
Format CD – Use this option to format a CDR or CD-RW so that it can be read by the DVR unit.
Eject CD– This option allows you to remove the CD from the drive after specifying how you would like to end
the recording session.
Options – This button allows you to adjust options pertaining to the operation of DirectCD.
Help – This option opens the DirectCD help file.
7.3 Formatting a CDR or CD-RW from Windows
To format a blank CDR or CD-RW disc to be used by the DVR follow these steps:
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING CD-RW DISCS. CD-RW DISCS CAN TAKE UP TO 30 MINUTES OR
MORE TO FORMAT AND HAVE COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS.
Format a CDR or CD-RW Disc on the DVR unit
1) Exit and Restart in Windows Mode (See Section 3.3).
2) Insert a blank CDR or CD-RW disc into the CD-RW drive.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND NOT USING CD-RW DISCS. CD-RW DISCS CAN TAKE UP TO 30 MINUTES
OR MORE TO FORMAT AND HAVE COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS.
3) Double-Click the DirectCD icon located on the Desktop.
4) Press the FORMAT CD button (as shown in Figure 7.2).
The Disc should now be formatting. A CDR Disc will take anywhere from 15 to 30 Seconds to format and a CD-
RW disk will take anywhere from 45-60 Minutes. When finished the CD READY window will open (See Figure 7.3)
5) Press the OK button.
6) When finished Double-Click the DVR Icon located on the Desktop. This will open the DVR software.
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Figure 7.3
DirectCD® CD Ready Window