Format; Finalize - Panasonic SC-HT1000 Operation Manual

Format

[RAM]
Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in
this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a
disc.
Preparation
If the disc is dirty, clean it with the recommended cleaner ( page 9)
before formatting.
4
Press [2] to select "Yes" and press
[ENTER].
5
Press [2] to select "Start" and press
[ENTER].
Formatting starts.
≥A message appears when formatting is finished.
6
Press [ENTER] to complete the
procedure.
To stop formatting
Press [RETURN].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc
must be reformatted if you do this.
[Note]
≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message
"Formatting the disc" is on the television. This can render the
disc unusable.
≥Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to
a maximum of 70 minutes.
≥The contents on the disc are erased when you format it even if you
have set programme or disc protection.
≥It may not be possible to use a disc on this unit if you cannot format
it.
≥Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.
≥Formatting erases all contents on the disc, including computer
data.

Finalize

[DVD-R] (DVD-R recorded on this unit only)
You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them
on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video that complies
with DVD-Video standards.
4
Press [2] to select "Yes" and press
[ENTER].
5
Press [2] to select "Start" and press
[ENTER].
Finalizing starts.
≥A message appears when finalizing is finished.
6
Press [ENTER] to complete the
procedure.
[Note]
≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while the message
"Finalizing the disc" is on the television. This will render the
disc unusable.
≥Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
After finalizing..
≥You cannot record or perform editing such as giving titles and
erasing programmes.
≥Programmes longer than 5 minutes are divided into about five-
minute chapters.
≥There is a pause of several seconds between programme
segments.
≥These DVD-R can be played on other Panasonic DVD players, but
this is not guaranteed. Play may not be possible due to the player
you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Play
the disc using this unit if you experience problems with other
equipment.
Visit Panasonic's homepage for more information about DVDs.
http://www.panasonic.co.uk
For your reference
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