Panasonic VDR-M70EG Service Manual

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4.9. SPECIAL FUNCTIONSRestriction:The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel: Do not disclose it topersons other than service engineers.4.9.1. Forced formatting of DVD-RAM disc(1) Application/SymptomPerform this procedure when the Disc Navigation screen does not start normally due to a defect indata on disc and formatting is not possible by the procedure explained in instruction manual.(2) Operational procedureCaution:1) Initialization will delete all data on disc: Copy the necessary files to PC, etc.2) Do not turn power off or remove the disc during initialization: Such an interruption will make thedisc unusable.1) Use the AC adapter/charger to power VDR-M70/M50, and set the power switch to “VIDEO” or“PHOTO”.Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger for formattingdisc: If power is interrupted during work, the disc couldbecome unusable.2) Make sure that the DVD-RAM disc to be formatted isfree from dirt or scratch. If the disc is dirty, clean it; ifthe disc is scratched, replace it. Any dirt or scratch ondisc could disable normal formatting. (Fig. 4-9-1)3) Insert the DVD-RAM disc to be formatted.4) After the disc is recognized, operate the following buttonsto display the disc formatting screen (Fig. 4-9-2):Hold down the SELECT, REC and + (plus) buttonssimultaneously for at least 3 seconds5) Use the joystick to choose “YES” and press the center ofjoystick:The initialization will start and message “Formatting ...”will appear.6) When formatting is complete, message “Finished” willappear for several seconds, and then the normal screenwill automatically be restored.Fig. 4-9-2 Screen for Disc FormattingFig. 4-9-1 Disc cleaning methodENTERUse soft cloth to cleanfrom inner to outercircumference inaxial direction.[Never use solvent.]Format DiscDisc is not formated.Format the disc now?ENTER!YES NO58VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GCDownloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals