Toshiba RD-X2U - Manual (Page 22)

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Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM disc on this recorder for the first time.
For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary.
A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The
recorder may display a message to request you to do
so.)
e.g.
When you use a DVD-RAM disc on this recorder for
the first time.
If data fragments produced by repeated recording or
erasing have accumulated.
If a disc error has occurred.
When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC.
(
page 7)
Initializing formats a disc logically and insures that it will
perform to its full capability. However, this erases all data
on the disc, so make sure that it does not matter if data
on the disc is erased whenever you initialize a disc.
How to initialize a disc
To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder. See
page 18 for loading a disc.
1) During stop, press the QUICK MENU button.
The following menu appears. (The actual contents
depends on the operational status of the recorder.)
e.g.
Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format)
Before operating this recorder (Continued)
Introduction
2) Press the / buttons to select “Disc format,”
then press the ENTER button.
A sub menu appears on the right side.
e.g.
3) Press the ENTER button.
e.g.
Numbering a disc
The recorder automatically numbers discs when
initializing. However, you assign a desired number (using
3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a double-sided
disc.
(1) Press the / buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc
Number” then press the ENTER button.
(2) Press the / buttons to select a digit.
(3) Press the / buttons to shift.
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3).
(5) Press the ENTER button.
Naming a disc
You can name a disc.
(1) Press the / buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc
Name,” then press the ENTER button.
The character input window appears.
(2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of
“Entering characters” ( page 24).
(3) Press the button to eliminate the window.
DVD-RAM Format
Quick Menu
3D (N-2-2)
BIt rate
Disc Information
Disc format
AV Record Quality
DVD-R Broadcast Record
Quick Menu
Bit rate
Special Playback Mode
Disc Information
Disc format
AV Record Quality
DVD-R Broadcast Record
SAP
Exit
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DV D - R A M Format
0 0 1 –
Set Select
Disc Number.
Disc Name
Start Cancel
Edit
Edit
Disc format
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