How to Format CDs to Use in a Philips CD Recorder

Philips CD recorders are used to record audio files onto blank CD or CDRW discs. Though new blank discs are already formatted for use with a Philips CD recorder, CDRW discs with stored information need formatting before additional files are recorded. The discs can be formatted by removing the finalizing information and then some or all of the audio tracks. It is not possible to reformat a regular CD for use with the recorder.

Step 1: Place the finalized CD into the Philips CD Recorder.

Step 2: Press the "Erase" button or the "Rec. Now" button. The words "Unfinalize" and "Press Enter" will appear on the LCD screen.

Step 3: Push the "Enter" button to unfinalize the CDRW. A countdown timer will appear on the screen, indicating the amount of time it will take to unfinalize the disc. When finished, you can remove audio tracks from the CD.

Erasing Audio Track

Step 1: Press the "Erase" button once if you want to choose the tracks to remove from the disc. You have to remove tracks in reverse order. To erase the entire disc, press the "Erase" button twice and skip to Step 3.

Step 2: Turn the "Easy Jog/Enter" dial to the left to choose the first track you want to erase and press the "Enter" button. Continue with this process to choose each of the tracks you want to remove.

Step 3: Erase the selected tracks or the entire disc by pressing the "Record" button. The countdown timer that appears on the screen indicates the amount of time before the audio tracks are erased. When the countdown is complete, the disc is ready for recording new audio tracks.