User`s manual

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(06) Compress (Bit Rate for MPEG2 units, Compression Ratio for DCT units and select between
8 and 10 bit for the V1-U) An initialize command should be executed in order for
the new setting to be valid for the new recording. Pressing the TOGGLE key on
the MPEG2 or DCT units will increase the ratio then it will recycle. Holding down
the OPTION key while pressing the TOGGLE key will decrease the ratio.
(07) Initialize This command wipes (deletes) all previous recordings, and writes all the new set-
up parameters selected in the menus on the active drive. A disk that was never
initialized on the V1 will display the message "No MD Present" until it gets
initialized. Use this command to change the compression ratio. To initialize a disk,
press the TOGGLE key.
A message will appear on the LCD screen: “Are you sure?”:
♦ If you want to initialize, hold the OPTION key and press the
TOGGLE key again, the LCD will display "Initialize.." and
initialize the disk. Once done, the message "Initialize.." will
disappear and the drive is now ready for recording.
♦ If you change your mind and don't want to initialize, press ESC.
CAUTION NOTE !!
OPTION MENU 30 should be set properly before initializing a drive.
(08) Format This command wipes all previous recording and prepares the active drive for
optimal V1 performance. Brand new drives do not need formatting. The Format
command should always be followed by an Initialize command. To format a disk,
press the TOGGLE key. You will be prompted with the following message: “Are
you sure?”:
♦ If you want to continue, hold the OPTION key and press the -- key
again, the LCD will display "Formatting..." and will format the disk.
Once done, "Formatting..." is cleared and the drive is now ready for
the Initialize operation.
CAUTION NOTE !!
Formatting a drive is a long procedure, please do not attempt to use the V1
until the format operation is complete and DO NOT SHUT OFF THE V1
DURING THE FORMAT OPERATION
(If the V1 is switched off during the format operation, you will need to restart the
format operation).
The format operation is a long procedure that depends on the size and speed of the
drive.
♦ If you change your mind and don't want to format, press ESC.
CAUTION NOTE !!
OPTION MENU 30 should be set properly before formatting a drive.
Once Format and Initialize have been executed on a drive, it is not necessary
to Format again. Initialize is enough for erasing the drive.
(09) Drop Frame This option is only valid when Time Mode is set to A-Time or A-Time As LTC in
NTSC mode (See Section 5.2, "Special Playback Functions"). The TOGGLE key
will switch between Drop and Non Drop.