25RQT9127[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]When you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer orother equipment, a format confirmation screen is displayed. Formatthe disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].To format a disc“Deleting all the contents of a disc—Format” (➡ 56)[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]The following screen appears when you have not processed the discfor play on other equipment.∫ To finalise the discPress [¥ REC] on the main unit.≥You cannot stop this process once you have started it.≥If you want to set play menu select or provide a disc name,select “Auto-Play Select” (➡ 56) or “Disc Name” (➡ 55) in“DVD Management” before finalising.∫ To open the tray without disc finalisationPress [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.≥You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive. Therecording will not be affected– DVD playback (➡ 16)– VHS playback (➡ 17)[Note]You cannot watch images on a tape from the DVD priority outterminals while recording on a disc (➡ 8).[RAM]Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.To stop playPress [∫].To stop recording2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].To stop timer recording2 seconds after play stops1 Press [∫].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].[RAM]≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press[DRIVE SELECT].1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] duringrecording.2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a titleand press [OK].≥There is no sound output while searching forward orbackward.To stop playPress [∫].To exit the Direct Navigator screenPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop recordingAfter play stops1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.2 If the recording is on the other drivePress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.3 Press [∫].To stop timer recordingAfter play stops1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.2 If the recording is on the other drivePress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive.3 Press [∫].4 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].[Note]“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only beused with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).When the format confirmation screen isdisplayedWhen removing a recorded discThis disc is not formatted properly.Do you want to format the disc now ?FormatNoYesOKSELECTRETURNFinalise the disc so that it can be playedon other DVD players.Note: Recording or Editing is not possibleafter finalising. This may take up to min.FinalisePress the REC button to start finalise.Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.The disc cannot be played on otherDVD players without finalising.Playing while you are recordingPlaying from the beginning of the title you arerecording—Chasing playbackPlaying a title previously recorded while recording—Simultaneous rec and playAdvanced recording