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Formatting a DVD-RAM disk
To make a DVD-RAM disk usable with the DV40, format the disk by the “UDF format”.
Two format modes, “Normal” and “Tape”, are available with this unit. Use either format according to
the situation.
Normal Mode
Normally, format a disk by selecting the format mode
to Normal.
No audio file is automatically created when formatting
the disk in the Normal mode ("No Audio Files!" is shown
after formatting is completed).
On a "Normal format" disk, a "Normal mode" audio
file ("BWF" or "SDII") is automatically created when
executing recording in the NEW FILE mode.
Or you can also create "Normal mode" audio files using
the file select function before recording. Up to 200
audio files can be created.
Tape Mode
Two “Tape mode” audio files (“BWF” or “SDII”) of approximately
2 GB each are automatically created on a
disk when formatting the disk in the Tape mode.
Like an analog tape, a “Tape mode” audio file has the
fixed available space, and can playback recorded data
even if the system unexpectedly shuts down during
recording and the system data is destroyed. Therefore,
a “Tape mode” audio file is suitable for live recording
or preserving recorded data for a long period
of time.
You can also create “Normal mode” audio files in the
remaining space (approximately 0.7 GB) on a disk formatted
in the Tape mode.
* See "About audio files on a formatted disk" on page 1-7 for details about audio files.
When a disk is formatted in the Tape mode, an audio file is automatically created. Therefore, before formatting,
you must set the AUDIO FILE, TR MODE and SAMPLING FREQ switches on the front panel appropriately. Note that
you cannot change the settings after formatting.)
When formatting a disk in the Normal mode, you do not need to set these switches. however, you must set them
appropriately when making recording in the NEW FILE mode or creating a new audio file using the file select
function.
1. While "Format" with flashing "?" is shown on the display, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display changes to show "Format Disk DVD" (in which "DVD" is flashing).
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2. Press the [ENTER/YES] key again.
The display changes to show "V.name [DV40-DVD" (in which "D" of "DV40" is flashing).
This shows the volume name of the disk can be edited and "DV40-DVD" is the tentative name.
See the following Tips for details about how to enter a desired volume name. Of course, you may use
the tentative name.
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Tips: How to enter a desired volume name
Press the [MARGIN RESET/CLR] key repeatedly until the tentative name currently shown is erased.
By using the jog dial (or using the appropriate numeric key), you can enter the desired character at the
editing point (flashing point). You can move the editing point by pressing [SKIP/CURSOR] II key.
3. After entering a volume name, press the [ENTER/YES] key.
The display changes to show "Format Md?" with flashing "Norm".
You can select the format mode between "Norm" (Normal) and "Tape" using the jog dial.
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