The VS-840 uses Iomega ZIP cartridges as its recording medium. Each new cartridge must be initialized by the VS-840 before it can be used. Also, if the Zip disk was used on another device, such as a Mac or PC computer, it must be initialized for use with the VS-840 series. Use the following procedure to initialize a new ZIP cartridge:
1. Press UTILITY.
2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select the Disk Utility icon, and press ENTER[TAP].
3. Use the CURSOR buttons to select the Disk Initialize icon, and press ENTER[TAP].
4. Use the VALUE dial to specify whether or not you wish to use physical formatting. Turn this to "On" for a disk that may be problematic or a disk that was used on another type of device.
5. CURSOR DOWN to select the "GO" icon, and press ENTER[TAP].
6. Press YES to execute.
When initialization is completed successfully, you will return to Play mode.
1. Press UTILITY.
2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select the Disk Utility icon, and press ENTER[TAP].
3. Use the CURSOR buttons to select the Disk Initialize icon, and press ENTER[TAP].
4. Use the VALUE dial to specify whether or not you wish to use physical formatting. Turn this to "On" for a disk that may be problematic or a disk that was used on another type of device.
5. CURSOR DOWN to select the "GO" icon, and press ENTER[TAP].
6. Press YES to execute.
When initialization is completed successfully, you will return to Play mode.