25RQT9090When the format confi rmation screenis displayedRAM -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWWhen you insert a new disc or a disc recorded on a computer orother equipment, a format confi rmation screen is displayed. Formatthe disc to use it. However, all the recorded contents are deleted.OKSELECTRETURNFormatThis disc is not formatted properly.Do you want to format the disc now ?NoYesPress [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].To format a disc“Deleting all the contents—Format” (➡ 69)When removing a recorded disc-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DLThe following screen appears when you have not processed thedisc for play on other equipment.FinaliseFinalise the disc so that it can be playedon other DVD players.Note: Recording or Editing is not possibleafter fi nalising. This may take up to min.Press the REC button to start finalise.Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to exit.The disc cannot be played on otherDVD players without finalising.■ To fi nalise the discPress [* REC] on the main unit.y You cannot stop this process once you have started it.y If you want to set the background, play menu select or provide adisc name, select “Top Menu” (➡ 70), “Auto-Play Select” (➡ 70) or“Disc Name” (➡ 68) in “DVD Management” before fi nalising.■ To open the tray without disc fi nalisationPress [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit.Playing while you are recordingy You can play HDD, DVD or VHS while recording to the other drive.The recording will not be affected.− HDD/DVD playback (➡ 19, 34, 35)− VHS playback (➡ 19, 40, 41)NoteYou cannot watch images on a tape from the HDD/DVD priority outterminals while recording on HDD or a disc (➡ 80).HDD RAMPlaying from the beginning of the title you arerecording—Chasing playbackPress [q] (PLAY) during recording.There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.To stop playPress [g].To stop recording2 seconds after play stops, press [g].To stop timer recording2 seconds after play stops1 Press [g].2 Press [w, q] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].Playing a title previously recorded whilerecording—Simultaneous rec and playy You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press[DRIVE SELECT].1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] duringrecording.2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select a title andpress [OK].y There is no sound output while searching forward orbackward.To stop playPress [g].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 [g].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 [g].4 Press [w, q] 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).Advanced recording