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Troubleshooting > Special Functions
4-9 Special Functions
Restriction:
The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel: Do not disclose it to
persons other than service engineers.
4-9-1 Forced initialization of DVD-RAM
(1) Application/Symptom
Perform this procedure when Disc Navigation does not start normally and initialization is not
possible with the procedure explained in instruction manual.
(2) Procedure
Note:
1) Initialization will delete all data on disc: Copy any necessary files to PC, etc.
2) Do not turn power off or remove the disc during initialization: Such an interruption will make the
disc unusable.
Fig. 4-9-1 Screen for Disc Formatting
1) Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video
camera/recorder, and set the power switch to “VIDEO”
or “DISC PHOTO”.
Do not use a battery for initializing disc: If power is
interrupted during work, the disc could become
unusable.
2) Make sure that the DVD-RAM to be initialized is free
from dirt or scratch: If the disc is dirty or scratched,
normal initialization may be impossible.
3) Insert the DVD-RAM to be initialized.
4) After the disc is recognized, operate the following
buttons to display the disc formatting screen (Fig. 4-9-1):
Hold down the SELECT, REC and + (plus)
buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
5) Use the
/ /
/ buttons to choose “YES” and
press the
button: Initialization will start and
message “Formatting ...” will appear.
6) When formatting is complete, message “Finished” will
appear for several seconds, and then the normal screen
will automatically be restored.
Format Disc
Disc is not formated.
Format the disc now?
ENTER
!
YES
NO
