Initializing a dvd-ram/rw disc (logical format) – Toshiba D-KR4SU User Manual

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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.

2) Press / to select “Disc management,” then

press SELECT/ENTER.
A sub menu appears on the right side.

e.g.

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

SELECT/ENTER.

e.g.

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.

Before recording (Continued)

Recording

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.

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

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.

Quick Menu

Bit rate

Disc management

DVD compatible mode

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

DVD-Video:CHP create

SAP

Time bar

Remain

Exit

AV record quality

Disc information

DVD format

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0

DV D format

Disc Number

Disc Name

Start

Cancel

Edit

Edit

Format

0 0 1 –

Quick Menu

Bit rate

Disc management

DVD compatible mode

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

DVD-Video:CHP create

SAP

Time bar

Remain

Exit

AV record quality

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