Grass Valley M-Series iVDR User Manual v.2.0.10 - Manual (Page 93)

20 April 2005 M-Series User Manual 93
Writing data to the CD-R/RW and DVD drives
Writing data to the CD-R/RW and DVD drives
The following procedures explain how to use the iVDR CD-ROM drive or the
optional DVD drive to store and transport data on removable media disks. The DVD
drive supports DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and CD-R/RW disk formats.
This section includes:
• “Formatting CD-R/RW and DVD disks”
• “Reading CD-ROMs and DVDs in other iVDRs or computers”
Formatting CD-R/RW and DVD disks
You must format the CD-R/RW or DVD disk media before you can use it in the iVDR
disk drives. The iVDR includes the software for doing this formatting.
NOTE: Transferring iVDR assets using the Clips pane “Send To File” feature will
fail if the disk media is not formatted. Be sure to format the disk media before using
the “Send To File” feature.
To format a CD-R/RW or DVD disk:
1. Connect an external keyboard, if needed.
If you normally operate your iVDR using the optional Front Panel touch-screen,
you should connect keyboard and mouse before proceeding. The keyboard is
required if want to name the CD-R/RW or DVD disk, and you will likely find it
easier to make selections using a keyboard and mouse rather than the touch-screen.
You might need to restart Windows to make the mouse and keyboard operational.
2. In AppCenter, select System | Minimize .
The Windows desktop appears.
3. Insert a blank disk in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
4. In Windows Explorer, open the CD-ROM or DVD drive. A message appears.
5. Answer Yes to format the disk. A dialog appears.