Format

[lyceemoliere]

When I read about formattinga disc I am a bit confused . Does one need to format HI MD discs (the way one used to format floppy disc)* or does format refer to selecting a format to use for a transfer?

* if so- how is this done?

[ROMBUSTERS]

A HiMD 1GB comes formatted HiMD Mode because it cannot be used on older MD equiptment

However you can use older MDs on HiMD machines so you are given a choice between formatting it in MD Mode (can be played on old MD machines) or HiMD mode (doubles space but can only be played on HiMD machines)

Do do this to an older MD you can either use SonicStage while the MD is inserted in the recorder and the recorder is connected to the computer or on the recorder itself. On the recorder go to Edit > Format (if format is not present then go to Options > DiscMode > select HiMD, then go to Edit > Erase > Erase All

The disc will now be formatted in HiMD mode

[dex Otaku]

If your HiMD recorder is in HiMD mode [which is the factory default, as opposed to netMD mode] then any normal -blank- MD that is put in the unit will automatically be used in HiMD mode.

There is no need to format the disc unless it already has something on it.