61Disc / Card Operation3 Press ◄► to select “Start” and press ENTER.• All titles and play lists are erased.Notes:• Computer data and still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) cannot be erased.• Erase does not work if one or more programs are protected.Format Disc/Format Card(Refer to “Formatting” on page 70.).Notes:• Formatting erases all contents on the disc, including computer data. Checkcarefully before proceeding.• Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Format them before using them in thisunit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. To stop formattingPress RETURN.(You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. Thedisc or card must be reformatted if you do this.)1 Press ▲▼ to select “Format disc” or “Format ”andpress ENTER in Step 4 on page 60.2 Press ◄► to select “Yes” and press ENTER.3 Press ◄► to select “Start” and press ENTER.• A message appears when formatting is finished.4 Press ENTER.e.g., DVD-RAMNotes:• Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord whilethe message “Formatting the disc” is on the TV. This can renderthe disc unusable. (This can take up to max. 70 minutes (DVD-RAM).If it takes more than 2 minutes, you can cancel formatting by pressingRETURN. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.)• All data on the disc or card is erased when it is formatted, includingrecordings made with this unit. Data written to the disc or card by acomputer is also erased.• When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not bepossible to use it on any other equipment.• The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab (p. 9) is switched to“PROTECT”. Release the protection to continue.• The SD Card cannot be formatted if the write protection (p. 11) is switchedto “LOCK”. Release the protection to continue.• The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format discs thisunit cannot use.• DVD-R and CD-R/RW cannot be formatted.DISC SETTINGDisc NameDisc ProtectionErase all titlesFormat discTitles 11Used 0:22 Free 5:38(EP)DVD-RAMOnErase all titlesYes NoAll titles and play lists will be erased.Are you sure you want to continue?DISC SETTINGDisc NameDisc ProtectionErase all titlesFormat discTitles 11Used 0:22 Free 5:38(EP)DVD-RAMOnErase all titlesStart CancelAll titles and play lists will becompletely erased.Are you sure you want to continue?DISC SETTINGDisc NameDisc ProtectionErase all titlesFormat discTitles 11Used 0:22 Free 5:38(EP)DVD-RAMOnFormat discYes NoFormatting the disc will erase all contents.This will take approximately 1 minute.Are you sure you want to continue?DISC SETTINGDisc NameDisc ProtectionErase all titlesFormat discTitles 11Used 0:22 Free 5:38(EP)DVD-RAMOnFormat discStart CancelAll contents of this disc will becompletely erased.Do you want to continue?2 Press ◄► to select “Yes” and press ENTER.RAM SDe.g., DVD-RAMSelect First playSelect whether to show the top menu after finalizing the disc. Dothis before finalizing the disc.1 Press ▲▼ to select “Select First play” and pressENTER in Step 4 on page 60.2 Press ▲▼ to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” andpress ENTER.Top Menu: The top menu appears first.Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the topmenu.DISC SETTINGDisc NameDisc ProtectionErase all titlesFormat discTitles 11Used 0:22 Free 5:38(EP)DVD-ROnSelect First playTop MenuTitle 1DVD-R(Continued on next page.)• When appears on the screen while a button is being pressed, it means that the corresponding operation is prohibited bythe unit or the disc.