CyberLink InstantBurn
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Background Format
Background format is the function that shortens the processing time
for physical formatting, which is necessary when formatting a disc
for the first time, with random write access software such as
InstantBurn. The drive automatically physical formats the disc
internally when it is not being used to read or write, allowing you to
use your PC for other operations. You can interrupt background
formatting to copy files/folders onto a disc. This function is available
on DVD+RW compatible writable DVD drives and Mount Rainier
format (CD-MRW) compatible CD-RW drives. Ejecting a disc before
completing background format differs depending on the drive.
Note: Background Format function is not available for Blu-ray and
HD DVD discs.
Ejecting DVD+RW Discs
Select one of the following methods to eject a DVD+RW disc before
completing background format.
Write Temporary Lead-Outs
Right click on the InstantBurn icon in the task tray, then select Eject
from the menu. (If you have more than one drive connected, select
the drive.) It takes about one minute to eject the disc.
Do not Write Temporary Lead-Outs
Right click on the drive icon in the Explorer and select Eject from the
menu. You can also shut down your PC and no lead-outs are written
onto the disc.
