28RQT8850Deleting All RecordingsImportant: Once deleted, contents cannot berecovered.RAMPerform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ 27).e, r select “Delete AllRecordings” thenw to select “Yes” thenw to select “Start” thenA message appears when deleting is finished.–to complete.NotesDeleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.Formatting DiscsImportant: Once formatted, contents cannot berecovered.RAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR)Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ 27).e, r to select “Format Disc(DVD)” thenw to select “Yes” thenw to select “Start” thenFormatting starts (RAM may take up to amaximum of 70 minutes).A message appears when formatting isfinished.––to complete.•NotesDo not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. Thiscan render the disc unusable.When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not bepossible to use it on any other equipment.-R -R DL +R +R DL CD Formatting cannot be performed.-RW(V) -RW(VR) You can format only as DVD-Video format on thisunit.RAM Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process.The disc must be reformatted if you do this.RAM The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (➔ 27) isswitched to “PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to formatdiscs the unit cannot use.Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWBefore finalizing a disc, select whether the top menushows after finalizing.Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ 27).e, r to select “Playback will startwith:”, thene, r to select desired item, thenDVD’s Top Menu:The Top Menu appears first.First Recording:The disc content is played without displayingthe Top Menu.•••••••••DVD Management