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When inserting a new DVD-‐RW, the DVD may require formatting. All other types of DVD’s will be formatted
automatically.
If your DVD is automatically formatted, when you insert the DVD into the recorder, the screen will display
“Initializing.”
1. Press [SETUP]
2. Use
to select “DVD Menu.” Press [ENTER].
3. Use
to select “Format.” Press [ENTER].
4. Use
to select “Format Mode.” Press [ENTER].
5. Use
to select “Video Mode” or “VR Mode.” Press [ENTER].
6. Press [SETUP] to exit.
7. Insert a brand new disc. Formatting will start.
8. Formatting is completed when “100%” is indicated.
Formatting a Disc
The recording format setting is effective only for DVD-‐RW. You cannot
change the recording format for a DVD-‐R and DVD+RW/+R.