Special Functions; Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw - Hitachi DZ-GX20MA Service Manual

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4-9 Special Functions

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4-9-1 Forced initialization of DVD-RAM/DVD-RW
(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.
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/DVD-RW 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/DVD-RW 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 / /
press the button. With DVD-RAM, initialization will
start and message "Formatting ..." will appear.
With DVD-RW, the screen for choosing the recording
mode (VR or VF) will appear.
6) With DVD-RW, press the
choose the recording mode, and then press the
button: Initialization will start and message "Formatting
..." will appear.
7) When formatting is complete, message "Finished" will
appear for several seconds, and then the normal screen
will automatically be restored.
/ buttons to choose "YES" and
/ / / button to
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Format Disc
! All data will be deleted.
Format the disc now?
YES NO
ENTER
Display only when DVD-RW is used
Format Disc
! All data will be deleted.
Select record format.
VR Mode VF Mode
ENTER
Fig. 4-9-1 Screen for Disc Formatting