Toshiba D-R1SU Manuel D’Utilisation

How to initialize a disc
To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder.
See 

 page 20 for loading a disc.

The following menu appears. (The actual contents
depends on the operational status of the recorder.)

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then press the ENTER button.
A sub menu appears on the right side.

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Numbering a disc
The recorder automatically numbers discs when
initializing. However, you can assign a desired number
(using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a double-
sided disc. (DVD-RW discs cannot be numbered.)
(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 30).

(3) Press the 

 button to eliminate the window.

A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The
recorder may display a message to request you to do
so.)

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When you use a DVD-RAM/RW 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.
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 page 8)

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.