44RQT8856You can manage discs through formatting, finalisingand other operations.Accessing the Management MenusPreparation:RAM Release protection (disc, cartridge ➔ below).Insert a disc.••With the unit stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].Press [e, r] to select “To Others” then press [OK].PlaybackRecordingDeleteTo OthersCartridge Protection OffDisc Protection OffDVD-RAMOKRETURNPlaybackRecordingDeleteTo OthersPlaylistsFlexible RecDV Auto RecSetupDVD ManagementTV GuideFUNCTION MENUFUNCTION MENUCartridge Protection OffDisc Protection OffDVD-RAMOKRETURNPress [e, r] to select “DVD Management” thenpress [OK].TipsTo return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].To exit the screenPress [EXIT].Setting ProtectionRAMUse to prevent accidental erasure of disc.Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ above).Press [e, r] to select “Disc Protection” then press[OK].Press [w] to select “Yes” then press [OK].Some options require different operations;follow the on-screen prompts.Protection of cartridge discRAM (With a cartridge)With the write-protect tab in the protectposition, you cannot record to, edit, formator erase from the disc.Naming DiscsRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWYou can give a name for the disc.Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ above).Press [e, r] to select “Disc Name” then press [OK].Entering Text (➔ 36).––TipsThe disc name is displayed in the DVD Managementwindow.With a finalised discs and +RW created Top Menu, thename is displayed on the Top Menu.••Deleting All TitlesYou can delete all titles on the single-sided DVD-RAM atonce.Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.RAMPerform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ left).Press [e, r] to select “Delete all titles” then press [OK].Press [w] to select “Yes” then press [OK].Press [w] to select “Start” then press [OK].A message appears when deleting is finished.Press [OK] to complete.NotesDeleting does not work if one or more titles areprotected .•Formatting DiscsRAM -RW(V) +RW -RW(VR)+R +R DL (New disc only)Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.You can record or edit after formatting the finalised DVD-RW.Important: Once formatted, contents cannot be recovered.Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing theManagement Menus” (➔ left).Press [e, r] to select “Format Disc” then press [OK].Press [w] to select “Yes” then press [OK].Press [w] to select “Start” then press [OK].Formatting starts ( RAM may take upto a maximum of 70 minutes).A message appears when formatting is finished.Press [OK] to complete.NotesDo not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.This can render the disc unusable.When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it maynot be possible to use it on any other equipment.-R -R DL Formatting cannot be performed.-RW(V) -RW(VR) You can format only as DVD-Videoformat on this unit.RAM Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel theprocess. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.RAM The disc cannot be formatted if the write-protecttab (➔ left) is switched to “PROTECT”. Release theprotection to continue.The message “Unable to format” appears when trying toformat discs the unit cannot use.•••••••–––DVD Management