Toshiba RD-XS30B owner manual Initializing a DVD-RAM disc Logical Format

Introduction

Before operating this recorder (Continued)

Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format)

Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM 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 new DVD-RAM 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 7)

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 18 for loading a disc.

1)During stop, press the QUICK MENU button. The following menu appears. (The actual contents depend on the operational status of the recorder.)

e.g.

Quick Menu

Bit rate

Special Playback Mode

Disc Information

Disc format

DVD-R Broadcast Record

AV Record Quality

Exit

2)Press the / buttons to select “Disc format”, then press the ENTER button.

A sub menu appears on the right side. e.g.

Quick Menu
Bit rate	DVD-RAM Format
Special Playback Mode
Disc Information
Disc format
DVD-R Broadcast Record
AV Record Quality

3)Press the ENTER button. e.g.

DVD-RAM Format
Disc Number	0 0 1 –	Edit
Disc Name		Edit
Unformat
Start	Cancel
Disc format		0%
Select		Set

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.

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

(2)Press the / buttons to select a digit.

(3) Press the / buttons to shift to the next place.

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

(5)Press the ENTER button.

Naming a disc

You can name a disc.

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

The character input window appears.

(2)Enter a disc name following the procedure of “Entering characters” ( page 24).

(3)Press the button to eliminate the window.

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